True or False
People with severe mental illness are more likely to be violent
False
One physical or mental sign that you or someone else might be getting angry/are angry
Knots in your stomach, clenching your hands or jaw, feeling clammy or flushed, breathing faster, headaches, pacing or needing to walk around, “seeing red", trouble concentrating, pounding heart, tensing your shoulders
What is the definition of a coping skill
Tools and techniques you can use to help you handle difficult emotions, decrease stress, and establish or maintain a sense of internal order
People often use substances to _______ symptoms of mental health issues.
Cope with/Ignore/Suppress
A symptom of depression is a persistently ________ mood.
Sad/Unhappy/Depressed
People with mental health needs aren't as productive at work as people without mental health needs
False
Two types of stress
Eustress (Normal level of stress that produces positive feelings of excitement, fulfillment, meaning, satisfaction, and well-being) and Distress (State of severe anxiety or strain)
There is also chronic stress & acute stress
One unhealthy coping skill
Gambling, substance use, isolating, binge eating/starving, self-harm, avoidance, dangerous behaviors (Driving fast)
The proper name for an "upper"
Stimulant
What is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness among adults in America
Anxiety
One in four adults in America suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year
True
Physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival
Flight/fight/freeze response
This coping skills involves putting your thoughts down on paper
Journaling
Alcohol disrupts the parts of the brain development responsible for memory and ______________.
Judgement/Decision-making/Logic
What is one potential sign of anxiety in children?
Clinging/Fear of separation, Refusing to speak in school/School refusal, Physical ailments (Headache, stomachache), Repetitive behaviors
Talking with your friends/family is just as effective as talking with a therapist
False
What part(s) of the brain is/are responsible for anger?
Anger starts with the amygdala stimulating the hypothalamus, much like in the fear response. In addition, parts of the prefrontal cortex may also play a role in anger.
Phrases you can say to yourself to get through difficult times
Mantras/Affirmations/positive self-talk
The length of time marijuana remains in the body
One month or more
What does "Comorbidity" mean in terms of mental illness
When an individual has two or more disorders at the same time. The interaction between these two disorders has the potential to worsen the course of both
Mental illnesses are more common than cancer, diabetes, or heart disease
True
What are three causes of life stress
The death of a loved one, Divorce, Loss of a job, Increase in financial obligations, Getting married, Moving to a new home, Chronic illness or injury, Emotional problems (depression, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem), Taking care of an elderly or sick family member, Traumatic event (such as a natural disaster, theft, rape, or violence against you or a loved one)
This type of coping skills can involve utilizing the five senses, counting, visualizing, and/or reciting phrases
Grounding technique
In 2019, what percentage of American high school students stated that they drank alcohol at some point during a time span of 30 days
29%
The ability to respond to situations with a range of emotions in a manner that is socially acceptable, as well as the ability to delay reactions as needed
Emotional Regulation