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A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.
Mental illness
True or False: Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges.
True
What is the term for feeling stressed or anxious but being able to cope and recover?
Resilience
What practice involves paying attention to the present moment non-judgmentally to enhance mental health?
Mindfulness
What are Coping Skills that can be used for Depression?
Self-Care
Reach out to Supports
Get Active
Journal
Call Someone
Watch Something Funny
*They just wash up on shore.
This is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
Depression
True or False: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
False
True or False: People with mental health challenges have to take special tests to get a job or buy a house.
False
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??
Hopelessness and helplessness can lead to what?
Suicidal ideation
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
Sad, depressed, unhappy
True or False: There is a single cause for mental health
False
Signs someone could be struggling with their mental health (name atleast 2).
Changes in mood, withdrawal from social activities, changes in sleep or appetite, and difficulty concentrating.
True or false: All stress is bad.
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 is the most common mental health disorder in the world?
Anxiety
List 3 coping skills
1. listen to music
2. talk to someone
3. go for a walk
4. breathing techniques
Expressing appreciation for things/people in your life is a coping strategy known as ______.
Gratitude
The main function of this professional is to aid in problem-solving, living arrangements and promote social change. They work with people to enhance their ability to function in society.
Social Worker
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
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
True or False: Poor mental health increases the risk for the long-lasting (chronic) conditions like cancer, heart disease, stroke
True
Difficulty concentrating, irritability, and having trouble sleeping or staying asleep are symptoms of this disorder.
Anxiety
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
Deep breathing
While these allow us to connect with others and relate to the world, they're not always reliable because they can distort reality and may negatively affect how we behave.
Feelings
What is important to remember when you become angry?
STOP and think before acting.
Respond, don't react
Practice coping skills (deep breathing, counting, self-talk, etc.)
Walk away and remove yourself from the situation if needed
Individual experiences moods that alternate between depression and elation often suffer from what?
Bi-Polar Disorder
What term describes a sudden, intense episode of fear accompanied by physical symptoms like chest pain and sweating?
Panic attack
What is the practice of focusing on the present moment to reduce stress and anxiety?
Meditation
______ refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs about mental health issues that can prevent people from seeking help.
Stigma
Describe three forms of self-care?
Reading, listening to music, exercise, going for a walk, poetry, journaling, going for a drive, etc.
I am involved primarily in depressive and anxiety disorders and possible eating disorder. What neurotransmitter am I?
Serotonin