Why is social connection important for mental health?
It reduces feelings of isolation and promotes happiness.
Federal law enacted in 1990 prevents discrimination against those who have a disability
What is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)?
disorder characterized by extreme mood swings
What is Bipolar disorder?
How many dimensions of wellness are there?
What is 8
a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
What is mental health
You always have a say in who you work with on your mental health team (True or False)
True
These wars brought attention to psychological trauma, leading to new treatments for conditions like PTSD.
What is world war 1 & 2
a common and serious mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a range of emotional and physical problems
What is depression?
Building and maintaining healthy relationships
What is social wellness
What percentage of the world’s population is affected by mental health issues?
What is 25%?
This prevents people from seeking mental health help.
What is mental health stigma?
This manual was first published in 1952 and is often used by psychiatrist and therapist to classify mental health conditions.
What is the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual)?
What is the term for a persistent fear of social situations?
What is social anxiety?
This involves finding personal fulfillment and meaning fullness in work.
What is occupational wellness?
What hotline can someone dial if they are experiencing a mental health crisis and need to speak with some one?
What is 988 (crisis lifeline)?
What kind of provider helps with both emotional support and connecting you to community resources like housing or food programs?
What is a social worker?
Willowbrook State School once exposed for mistreatment of mental health consumers. Individuals were essentially imprisoned, and left unattended with little engagement from staff. After closing down in 1975, it has since been a school for learning.
What is the College of Staten Island?
Mental health condition that presents with symptoms of depression right after giving birth and may last a long time if it goes untreated. It’s not the same as the baby blues
What is postpartum depression?
Managing your finances effectively
What is financial wellness?
Joining a clubhouse can reduce or prevent ___________'s.
What is hospitalizations?
This professional helps people manage their mental health by focusing on daily living skills, routine, and goals?
Caseworkers
It began in the 1940s as a support group called "WANA" by individuals discharged from the hospital. This movement helped form the first Clubhouse.
What is Fountain House?
formerly known as praecox dementia
What is schizophrenia?
Maintaining a healthy body through exercise and nutrition
What is physical wellness?
In which month is Mental Health Awareness Month recognized in the U.S.?
May