Fact or Myth | Riddles | Coping Skills | Signs | Risk Factors |
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Someone living with a mental illness is more likely to commit a crime or be violent.
Myth
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What has four fingers and a thumb but isn't alive?
Glove
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Name one stressor in your life and a positive way to cope with that stressor
Example:
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Name 3 signs of stress
Headache, sweating, not eating, overeating, compulsive talking, anxious or constant worrying, verbal or physical outburst
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What are causes of stress?
Facing big changes, overwhelmed, feeling uncertain,
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Stigma and judgment prevent Black and African American people from seeking treatment for their mental illnesses
Fact
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A is the brother of B
B is the brother of C C is the father of D So how is D related to A?
A is D's uncle
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Name 3 positive coping skills
Talking to a friend, art activities, attending a Bettering Black Minds event/meeting!
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Name a sign of good mental health
avoid high risk behaviors, express self love, can identify strengths and weaknesses, showing positivity and support toward others
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Name 3 risk factors of PTSD
dangerous events, trauma, being hurt, watching another person be hurt, extreme fear, lack of social support
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Serious mental illness (SMI) rose among all ages of Black and African American people between 2008 and 2018
Fact
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This belongs to you but everyone else uses it
Your name
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Name 3 negative coping skills
substance abuse, isolation, withdraw, self harm, fighting, holding your feelings in
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Name 3 signs of low self-esteem
lack of control, consistent comparison between themselves and others, self-doubt, difficulty accepting positive feedback, fear of failure
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Name a social risk factor for depression
Abuse, gender, major life event, lack of social support
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Mental health problems are best treated by my primary care physician or a general practitioner (GP)
Myth
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Which word in the dictionary is always spelled Incorrectly?
Incorrectly
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Describe how helping someone else can be a coping skill
Helping others can improve mood and self esteem, it promotes a rush of endorphins
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Name 3 signs of depression
Excessive crying, excessive sleeping, loss of appetite, lack of concentration, guilt, anxiety
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Name a risk factor for substance abuse
lack of parental supervision, aggressive behaviors, peer pressure, family history
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African American men are four times
more likely to die by suicide than African American women are.
Fact
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You see about filled with people. It has not sunk, but when you look again you don't see a single person on the boat. Why?
All the people were married
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What is the best way for you to deal with your anger?
Deep breathing, exercise, talking with a close friend
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Name a sign of anxiety
Sweating, trembling, increased heartrate, feeling of impending doom,
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Name a risk factor for eating disorders
Teenage years, excessive dieting, family history, low self esteem, dancing, modeling, cheerleading
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