TMWC Facts
The year TMWC was established
1993
About 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience this each year
Mental illness
Toledo is known for its innovation in this industry, giving it the title "The ___ City"
Glass
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
This TMWC staff member has been here for 25 years
Stacey
The criteria for being a member at TMWC
Fact or fiction: people with mental illnesses are violent
Fiction: people with mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of a violent crime than the general population
This European country also has a city named Toledo
Spain
the practice of taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional health
self-care
This TMWC staff member has sung the national anthem for both the Mud Hens and the Goal Diggers
Patti Robb
The mission of TMWC
" To improve the quality of life for persons living with mental illness through peer-driven and focused programs that address recovery through education, peer support and advocacy. "
Give 2 examples of healthy coping skills
exercise, meditation, deep breathing, journaling, talking to a trusted person, spending time in nature, engaging in hobbies, creative expression (art, music), getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, relaxation techniques like progressive muscle relaxation, and practicing mindfulness, etc.
This actress, best known for her role as Joey Potter on the Tv series Dawson's Creek, is from Toledo
Katie Holmes
the 2 most common mental health diagnoses
anxiety and depression
This TMWC staff member used to work in an Escape Room
Rodney
The number of support groups currently being held at TMWC
10
These are known as negative attitudes, beliefs, and prejudices held by individuals or society towards people with mental health conditions
Stigma
1837
name 3 habits that promote wellness and stability
Eating healthy food, having a daily routine, exercising, taking medication every day (and at the same time!), asking for help when you need it, setting goals, keeping doctor's appointments, practicing healthy coping skills
This TMWC staff member spent a year in England during college
Donna
The meaning behind the TMWC dragonfly logo
Transformation, hope, and wisdom are character traits that have been associated with the dragonfly for centuries. The qualities represented by the dragonfly help people in recovery develop a strong sense of self that is not connected to a mental illness diagnosis, and helps us to not self-stigmatize or place stigmas on others.
Describe the 5 4 3 2 1 grounding technique
a simple grounding technique where you identify five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste, essentially using your five senses to bring yourself back to the present moment and alleviate anxiety or stress
These 2 towns formed to make Toledo
Vistula and Port Lawrence
Expressing good things from your day/life is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
This TMWC member is a mermaid in her free time
Callie