Myth vs Reality
True or False.
Women are more likely to get mental health conditions
True
True or False
Youth depression rates have risen
True.
They have gone from 13% to 25% since 2021
Name 2 common symptoms of Mental Health Conditions
Answers may vary.
EX:
withdrawn
sadness
fatigue
True or False.
Nothing can be done to protect people from developing mental health conditions.
False.
Factors such as strengthening social and emotional skills, getting support early, having strong relationships, and being surrounded by positive environments can prevent mental health conditions.
True or False.
Having problems in school is a sign of poor mental health.
True.
Poor mental health reflects in students school work.
Name two people you can seek help from when dealing with mental health
Answers may vary
EX:
counselors
parents
friends
True or False
The stigma around mental health causes people to not want to speak out about the symptoms they may be experiencing
True.
People are more likely to hide their symptoms.
Name 2 causes of poor mental health.
Answers Vary
EX:
trauma early on
feeling isolated
chemical imbalances
Poor mental health increases the risk of:
A. Dementia
B. Cataracts
C. Chickenpox
A. Dementia
Several studies have identified depression as a probable risk factor associated with dementia.
True or False
People with Mental health conditions tend to be more Violent and Dangerous.
only 5% of people that commit crimes have serious mental health issues.
Poor mental health increases the risk of
A. Cancer
B. Osteoporosis
C. Diabetes
A. Cancer
Poor mental health leads to habits such as smoking which may cause cancer.
What age do kids start showing signs of mental health conditions?
3 years old.
True or False
People who have mental health conditions are less productive then people who don't
False.
They are just as productive!
Name the 3 most common mental health conditions
Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD
Mental health conditions are mental, behavioral or emotional disorder. There are many types of mental health conditions.
Around what percent of students have mental health conditions?
around 30% of students suffer from poor mental health