All mental illnesses are different, but being diagnosed with one will not keep you from being able to grow up, learn how to take care of yourself, and get an apartment or house.
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Why is it importnat to seek professional help when you are struggling with your mental health?
Professionals can help provide support and strategies to make your life better.
T or F: People with mental health challenges can just snap out of is if they try hard enough.
False - people need healthy coping skills, support, time and people they trust.
Name at least one adult in your life that you trust.
parent, family member, youth pastor, teacher, coach, counselor, etc.
It is common for all people to sometimes have trouble at school, at home, at jobs and sometimes feel like they don't know what to do.
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People with mental illness are dangerous and violent.
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How does stress affect your brain?
Stress can make the brain smaller, impact learning and your memory.
Out of a group of 25 people, how many will be diagnosed with a mental illness in one year?
5
Kids can't get anxiety or depression, only adults can
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T or F: I cannot help someone experiencing mental health challenges, only a doctor or counselor can.
False - we can all help each other. We do not have to be an adult, therapist or doctor.
T or F: Sleep is important. When people are sleeping too much or too litte, they may be having some mental health challenges.
True
You cannot cause someone to get a mental illness
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I can't help someone with a mental illness, only a doctor can.
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T or F: Living in an unstable, unsafe place does not impact your mental health.
False - feeling safe, wanted, having enough food and supportive adults in your life will help your mental health.
When people have mental illnesses, they will never get better.
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What is the nationwide crisis line?
988
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to understand, manage and express your emotions.
Someone in your own family can have a mental illness and you don't know about it
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Social media is the best distraction for managing stress.
False - social medica can be helpful in moderation.
T or F: Resiliency is being able to face hard things and cope in health ways.
True
Name three health coping skills.
going for a walk/run, working out, church, journaling, spend time with family/good friends, etc.
T or F: People living with mental illness are dangerous and violent.
False - people living with mental ilness are more likely to harm themselves than others.
T or F: Young people cannot be anxious, overwhelmed or depressed.
False - young people can absolutely experience mental health challenges.
People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.
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Mental illness has nothing to do with how smart you are
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Talking about your mental health challenges is a waste of time.
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T or F: Most of the time, if a young person is struggling - they will tell an adult.
False - most young people tell a friend, not a trusted adult.
You should be scared to talk about your mental health to your family
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T or F: Mental health challenges have nothing to do with how smart you are.
True
Mental illness can happen to anyone. It doesn't matter what you look like, what you wear, or where you come from.
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T or F: Feelings and mental health challenges are the same thing.
False - feelings/emotions are normal, being stuck in those feeling can cause mental health challenges.
T or F: Only certain people have mental health.
False - we all have mental health.
T or F: There is a connection between mental and physical health.
True
T or F: All mental illnesses are different, but being diagnosed with one will not keep you from being able to grow up, get a job or live on your own.
True
People with mental illnesses have trouble handling schoolwork, a job, and daily tasks
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T or F: People in your family may have mental health challenges and you may not know about it.
True
50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
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If you have a broken leg, it will not get better with just aspirin.
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Name three reasons why someone may not get help for their mental health.
money, awareness, they don't trust anyone, stigma, culture, etc.
T or F: It is common for people to sometimes have trouble at school, home, work and not alwyas know what to do.
True
T or F: Identifying things that you are grateful for can help your mental health.
True
T or F: Every brain processes things the same way.
False - every person's brain and body process things differently.
Name three unhealth coping skills.
drinking, drugs, working too much, hanging out with negative friends, not talking to anyone, etc.