Diagnosis
Signs and symptoms of this disorder may include: Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness. Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters. Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities.
Depression
What are techniques that can be used to help reduce or regulate unpleasant or difficult emotions?
Coping Skills
What group are you in right now?
For 50 extra points, what other group uses this room on Tuesdays and Fridays?
The Wellness Center!
Ecker Drop-in Center (will accept NAMI)
Mental illness is rare.
False
One in 5 American adults experienced a mental health condition in a given year.
One in 20 Americans have lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
What kind of dog is Scooby-Doo?
A. Labrador Retriever
B. Newfoundland
C. Great Dane
D. Irish Wolfhound
C. Great Dane
Signs and symptoms of this disorder may include persistent and excessive worry about activities or events — even ordinary, routine issues. The worry is out of proportion to the actual circumstance, is difficult to control and affects how you feel physically.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Name a time you may want to use a coping skill.
Stressful situations, when very upset, when experiencing urges, increase in symptoms, new environment, etc.
What is the name of the on-site pharmacy here at Ecker?
Genoa Pharmacy
People with mental health conditions are violent.
False
Most people with mental health conditions are no more likely to be violent than anyone else.
Which character frequently says "Zoinks"?
A. Fred
B. Velma
C. Scooby
D. Shaggy
D. Shaggy
A mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Name two unhealthy coping skills
Substance use, suppressing emotions, physical violence, verbal outbursts, self harm, etc.
What's the 24 hour service that Ecker offers in house to help people experiencing high levels of emotional distress?
Crisis Stabilization Program (CSP)
Mental health recovery is possible.
True!
Recovery looks different for each person. Through the use of various treatments, such as therapy, medication, and knowledge of your own diagnosis, people can learn to manage and respond appropriately to their symptoms.
Which member of Mystery Incorporated wears an orange ascot?
A. Fred
B. Daphne
C. Scooby
D. Shaggy
A. Fred
A mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
Bipolar Disorder
Name three healthy coping skills
Going for a walk, journaling, grounding techniques, spiritual practices, talking to a friend, listening to music, breathing techniques, meditation, etc.
What program provides one on one intensive case management services and crisis support for adults within our community?
Community Support Team (CST)
A relapse in symptoms means going back to square one.
False
You have more knowledge now than when you first started your mental health journey and you have more skills to handle the struggles you may be experiencing, additionally, it's unrealistic to expect that you will never have setbacks.
What is the name of the vehicle the Scooby gang drives?
The Mystery Machine
This disorder may result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior that may impair daily functioning.
Schizophrenia
Coping skills can fall into two major categories, name those two categories. Choose two from the answers below:
A. Immediate
B. Emotion Focused
C. Delayed
D. Problem Focused
B. and D.
What program provides groups, individual therapy, and other services to those who struggle with addiction, such as substance use and gambling?
Substance Use Prevention and Rehabilitation (SUPR)
Mental illness does not discriminate.
True!
Anyone can experience a mental illness. Regardless of who you are, it is okay to reach out for help in times of struggle.
Name all of the members in the Scooby gang.
Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby