True or False
Mental Health issues are rare
False. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S.—43.8 million, or 18.5%—experiences mental illness in a given year. Mental illness is as common as having brown eyes or driving a silver car.
One way to diminish or minimize stigma
What are presentations, advocacy, TALK ABOUT IT, and other various answers
If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
False. If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you than to lose a friend. If you think they are serious about attempting suicide, do not be afraid to call 911.
What are 3 examples of healthy distraction techniques?
Which of these comedians deal with Clinical Depression? a)Chris Rock b)Jim Carrey c)Seth Rogen d)Ellen Degeneres
People with mental illnesses will not get better
False. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.
Mental health issues are not always lifelong disorders. For example, some depression and anxiety disorders only require a person to take medication for a short period of time. Innovations in medicine and therapy have made recovery a reality for people living with a mental health issue, even chronic conditions. While all symptoms may not be alleviated easily or at all, with the right recovery plan, people can live the productive and healthy lives they’ve always imagined.
A Stereotype of mental illness
What is "crazy", "psycho", "nuts", "lazy", "violent" and various others
If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with them, you can cause your friend to get better when they are experiencing a mental health issue.
False. Temporarily you can make them feel better, but if there is an underlying cause making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. Sometimes helping a friend through something like this is challenging and frustrating because you cannot instantly make everything better. Being patient is key, and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything.
What are 3 unhealthy coping skills?
What mental illness do musical artists Ozzy Osbourne, DMX, Demi Lovato and Axl Rose deal with?
Bipolar Disorder
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
True. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
Another word for Stigma
Stereotypes, prejudices, negative, false perceptions
Are you helping your friend if they come talk to you and you don't have any advice to give them?
Yes. By being open and letting them vent about what's going on, you are helping to alleviate their stress and get things off of their chest. You can't expect to have all the answers, but sometimes just listening is all they need.
What are 3 examples of grounding techniques?
Smell fragrances, slowly taste food, notice the colors around you, walk on the grass barefoot, squeeze clay or mud, do yoga, meditate, exercise, etc.
Which Pirates of the Caribbean star deals with anxiety? a) Orlando Bloom b)Johnny Depp c) Keira Knightley
Johnny Depp
There are many factors that contribute to mental illness.
True. Many different environmental and biological factors contribute to mental health issues.
Fact or Myth: Mental illness is the result of bad parenting.
Myth. Children can, and do, have mental health conditions. Research shows that one in five children between the ages of 13 and 18 have or will have a mental illness. In fact, 50% of all lifetime cases begin by age 14. While environmental factors can affect a person’s mental health, biological factors can affect individuals just as actively. Mental health conditions are not simply a side effect of parenting, but a combination of influences.
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, go with them to appointments/ help them make appointments, show them that you care, if it is serious tell someone, don't judge, ask someone for advice
What are some healthy ways to release emotions?
Try a cold shower, let yourself cry, watch a funny movie and let yourself laugh, try boxing, popping balloons, listen to music and dance, scream into your pillow, etc.
Which of the following authors has dealt with clinical depression in their life? a) J.K Rowling (Harry Potter) b)Stephenie Meyer (Twilight) c) Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games)
J.K. Rowling
Having a mental illness makes you more likely to be violent and dangerous.
False. Having a mental health condition does not make a person more likely to be violent or dangerous. The truth is, living with a mental health condition makes you more likely to be a victim of violence, four times the rate of the general public. Studies have shown that 1 in 4 individuals living with a mental health condition will experience some form of violence in any given year
Fact or Myth: Different races are more prone to mental illness.
Myth. All races and ethnicities are affected by the same rate of mental illness. There is no single group of people more likely than others to have a mental health condition. However, some people have cultural influences that may affect how they interpret symptoms of a mental health condition that could prevent them from getting help. And while the rates are the same, awareness of mental illness in varying minority groups is important to highlight, as these groups often times get overlooked in the potential differences of outcomes in mental illnesses.
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help
They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems", it is hard to talk about, it makes them feel vulnerable, fear of being judged, stigma, don't know who to tell, don't think the problem is "serious enough", asking for help is "giving up", no resources available Facts: Your friends will feel worse if you don't come talk to them if you need help/ need to talk. They are your friends for a reason, and they don't want you to feel bad! don't be afraid to talk about it!
What are 3 ways you can practice self love?
Cook a special meal, take a hot shower or bubble bath, buy a small treat, practice hygiene, have a cup of coffee or tea, take a nap, eat nutritious food, etc.
Which type of anxiety disorder is Howie Mandel diagnosed with?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)