Mental Health
Name 3 resources you can use at school if you are struggling or feeling overwhelmed.
Who are teachers, school CYC/Social Worker, or Tecumseh Wellness Guide?
What is the #1 mental health struggle for teens?
What is anxiety?
This famous rapper who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder got divorced from a famous Kardashian.
Who is Kanye West?
True or False: Mental Health is just as important as physical health
True
Mental and physical health equally contribute to your overall health.
These two things can promote mental wellness.
What is exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy..
This mental health challenge affects 20% of all teens. It is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, guilt, irritability, and a loss of interest in hobbies or activities.
What is depression?
This decorated Olympic gymnast withdrew from the Olympic finals to focus on her mental health.
Who is Simone Biles?
True or False: Mental Health conditions develop from genetics only?
False
Many factors contribute to the development of a mental health condition, including life experiences, biological factors, and family history of mental illness
Approximately many youth in Canada struggle with an eating disorder?
a) 250,000
b) 500,000
c) 750,000
d) 1 million+
An estimated 1.4 million youth in Canada have an eating disorder. Eating disorders are the third most common chronic illness among teens
Alcohol, marijuana, and prescription medication misuse are all part of this mental health challenge
What is Substance Use Disorder
This rare beauty shared her struggles with bipolar disorder at the Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House and gave thanks to therapy for helping her learn tools to cope with and understand her condition.
Who is Selena Gomez?
True or false: all stress is bad.
What is false?
Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
What social media platform has the most effect on mental health?
What is instagram?
What are the dangers of youth using social media?
What is...
Disrupting their sleep, exposing them to bullying, unrealistic standards of people, body image issues, rumor spreading, etc..
This female superstar who runs the world has struggled with depression
True or False: Depression and anxiety disorders are the same.
False
Depression is different from anxiety disorders, but some people have symptoms of both conditions. In particular, nervousness, problems sleeping, irritability, and difficulty concentrating can be symptoms of both conditions.
This percentage of teens who struggle with mental health challenges won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health:
60%? 70%? 80%? Or 90%?
What is 80%?
Most mental health disorders emerge between these ages:
a) 5-12
b) 12-25
c) 18-25
d) 25+
b) 12-25, making this a crucial time for early diagnosis and intervention
This overnight sensation often wears baggy clothes because she does not want to give paparazzi the space to comment on her body.
Who is Billie Eilish?
Approximately 10% of people worldwide have a diagnosable mental health condition.
False.
An estimated 25%, or 1 in 4 people in the world have a diagnosable mental health condition