Mental Health General
Name a sign that someone is struggling with their mental health
-Difficulty concentrating
-changes in sleep or eating habits
-withdrawal (socially or physically)
-substance use
-irritability
What label/diagnosis can commonly be confused for depression?
Grief
True or false: stress is bad
False - stress is a natural body action/reaction. Chronic stress is problematic
True or false: it is possible to have a caffeine induced anxiety episode
True
What is the name of the Eastern Buddhist practice of "sitting" with thoughts?
Mindfulness
True or false: mental health is only negative
False
True or false: depression is defined by being sad all the time
False - there are many symptoms that contribute to depression
Name a time when stress might be good
- movement/exercise
- motivation
- in response to threat/pain
Name what might be happening if someone has these symptoms: sweating, trembling, numbness, temperature change (hot or cold), hyperventilating
Anxiety/panic attack
How many people do you need to know care about you to help/protect from mental health issues?
1
True or false: all stress is bad
False
What are three things you can do to help yourself if you're feeling depressed?
-eat a healthy, balanced diet
-exercise
-ask for help
-and many more
What is a strategy for reducing stress, if it starts becoming too much?
- deep breathing
- mindfulness
- movement
- moving slowly
Name the emotion that sits underneath anxiety
Fear
What are some ways you can access counselling support, if you are interested?
-CMHA
-CYFN
-Private practice counsellors
-benefits at work
-All Genders Yukon
-counsellors at Yukon University (if you're in school)
What percent of people will meet the criteria for a mental health condition at some point in their lives?
46%
Name two signs that someone might be suffering from depression
-feeling hopeless
-reckless behaviour
-sleeping more than usual (or less)
What is a mental health diagnosis that has the word stress in it?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Name a type of anxiety
-generalized anxiety disorder
-agoraphobia (fear of being outside)
True or false: protective factors are positive influences that can improve the lives of individuals or the safety of a community
True
True or false: social media is bad for mental health
How can you support a friend who might be struggling with depression?
-listen to them without judgement and believing what they are saying
-ask if there are other people they are comfortable talking to
-support them to reach out for help (ie. go to a counsellor or sit with them while they call a support line)
What hormone is associated with stress?
Cortisol
When does "normal" fear/worry become anxiety?
When it stops you from doing everyday activities
Name 5 protective factors
-community engagement
-problem-solving skills
-positive role model
-good peer group
-stable housing