Understanding Mental Health and Support

What is a common fear when discussing mental health?

• Saying the wrong thing

• Not being able to listen

• Being too empathetic

• Ignoring the issue

What mental health disorders was the speaker diagnosed with?

• Bipolar disorder and PTSD

• Depression and anxiety

• Anorexia nervosa, body dysmorphic disorder, and OCD

• Schizophrenia and ADHD

What is considered the most important step in supporting someone with mental health issues?

• Offering solutions

• Active listening

• Setting personal goals for them

• Ignoring their feelings

What is a suggested activity to help someone not feel alone?

• Reading a book

• Watching TV

• Joining a support group together

• Going to a movie

What is the purpose of the family trusted circle?

• To avoid talking about problems

• To plan family vacations

• To criticize each other

• To discuss monthly positives and negatives

What should you do if someone talks about harming themselves?

• Keep it a secret

• Ignore it

• Discuss acceptable actions and involve others if necessary

• Tell them to stop

Why is self-care important for those supporting others?

• To avoid feeling guilty

• To show they are strong

• To ensure they can continue to help effectively

• To make others feel bad

What analogy is used to emphasize the importance of self-care?

• A car needing fuel

• A plant needing water

• A plane and the oxygen mask

• A computer needing updates

What is the key message about failure in supporting someone with mental health struggles?

• You cannot fail, but you can do something

• You can fail if you don't try hard enough

• Failure is inevitable

• Failure is a sign of weakness

What is the final message about communication?

• It's not important to talk

• Talking can make things worse

• Only professionals should talk

• Talking is crucial