Understanding
The negative attitude, beliefs, and behaviors directed at people with mental health conditions due to a lack of information and awareness
What is mental health stigma?
Months ago, they were involved in a horrible car accident, and even now, they still struggle to sleep, stay clear of driving, and experience flashbacks. What could be happening?
What is PTSD?
Risk of Mental illness can increase from a combination of genetics and what 2 other factors
What is environment and life experience?
What is the name of a program that gives hands on experience under supervision by a licensed professional
What is an internship?
The basic term for seeking out help by speaking to a licensed professional
What is therapy?
A physical or mental feature that is an indicator of a mental health condition or disease
What are mental health symptoms?
They get anxious in social settings, worried about being criticized or embarrassed, which leads them to steer clear of others completely. What might this be?
What is social anxiety disorder?
Living in areas with high levels of this has been found to negatively impact mental well-being.
What is noise?
I give out medicine for mental health issues and keep an eye on any side effects. What am I?
What is a Psychiatrist or Psychiatric nurse practitioner?
Treatment where therapists work with a small group of people simultaneously
What is group therapy?
Strategies people use to manage difficult emotions and situations in terms of mental health, can be healthy or unhealthy
What are coping mechanisms?
Last week, they had so much energy, hardly sleeping and brainstorming 5 different activities. But today, they can't even get out of bed. What happened?
What is Bipolar disorder?
Having a close relative such as parent, brother, sister, or ______ with mental disorders can negatively impact your own mental health
Child
What is the typical minimum degree required to become a licensed professional counselor
What is a Masters Degree?
Common medications that doctors can prescribe to their patients struggling with their mental health?
What are antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or antipsychotics?
Exposure to situations, places, or people that can cause strong emotional reactions leading to distress and worsening of mental health symptoms
What are mental health triggers?
They consume a lot of food in private, and afterward they feel guilty. Occasionally, they force themselves to vomit. What might this hint?
What is Bulimia Nerviosa? (Eating Disoder)
Studies have clearly indicated this substance negatively impacts both physical and mental well-being.
What is smoking?
While not always leading to a license, these provide specialized knowledge and skills in areas like trauma or other specific topics
What is certifications or specialized training?
Gatherings of people with shared experiences connect to offer emotional and practical support for each other
What are support groups?
Name one of the four types of mental health disorders
What are mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders
This person percieves or hears things that other cannot. They genuinely think that the government is monitoring them. What does that sound like?
What is schizophrenia?
An imbalance of this neurotransmitter is linked to schizophrenia {when excessive} and depression {when deficient}.
What is dopamine?
Mental health professionals must avoid forming personal relationships with clients to prevent...
What is a dual relationship or a conflict of interest?
Type of psychotherapy used to help people overcome their fears by exposing them to what they fear in a controlled and safe environment
What is exposure therapy?