Mental Health Matters

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Across
  1. 1. The acronym for a disorder that includes symptoms such as difficulty focusing, finishing a task, or sitting still
  2. 4. A person who treats mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction
  3. 6. The month dedicated to discussing and supporting mental wellness
  4. 9. A sense of awareness of one’s surroundings and internal state of being that can be cultivated through exercises like deep breathing and grounding
  5. 10. One in ______ young people have experienced a depressive episode
  6. 11. The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health
  7. 12. This type of thinking involves experiences frequent thoughts that reflect low self worth and/or hopelessness about the future
  8. 14. One of the warning signs for most mental health conditions is lack of _____ in normal activities or hobbies
Down
  1. 2. A mental health disorder that is characterized by prolonged low mood and feeling of hopelessness
  2. 3. A harmful or life threatening event that has lasting adverse effects on someone's mental, physical, or emotional well-being
  3. 5. One of the best things you can do for a youth who is struggling
  4. 7. One of the most common mental health conditions characterized by recurring fear or distress that gets in the way of everyday life
  5. 8. A targeted event experienced by many youth that involves being called out, ostracized, or otherwise harmful behavior that can affect a youth's mental health
  6. 13. A feeling that often results after the death of a loved one; can greatly impact someone's mental health