Mental Health Awareness by Ms. G. Willecke https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0 Follow the instructions on the half sheet of paper. en-us 2018-05-02 21:14:08 UTC 2026-03-01 04:32:06 UTC hello@padlet.com Description https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258162832 Intellectual disability is a disability characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills. This disability originates before the age of 18.

]]> 2018-05-04 20:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258162832 2. Video https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258162851 - The video explains how ADHD works through a visual and auditory presentation.]]> 2018-05-04 20:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258162851 Videos https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258162893 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyuIiUXBpP8
Explains how intellectual disability impacts everyday life. Even though it may be difficult, people with intellectual disability can still do great things.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur2KH_YSyJQ
Most known causes of Intellectual Disability are: Rubella in pregnant females, meningitis, toxoplasmosis, rh factor, and chromosomal abnormalities.]]> 2018-05-04 20:36:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258162893 Videos #1 https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163211 https://youtu.be/ADx_Lo0EVPw
Meaningful:
An insight into the lives of children experiencing Asperger.
Identify people with Asperger and be able to avoid triggering or worsening their mental state.
Learning the negative and positives aspects of Asperger. 
But everyone is different, so symptoms, behavior and treatment and attitude towards Asperger varies for each individual.]]> 2018-05-04 20:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163211 4. Anything Surprising https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163215 - 80% of those with ADHD inherited the condition.
- People With ADHD Don’t Have Trouble Paying Attention 
They have trouble paying attention to the “right” things. 
- There is no cure for ADHD/ADD]]> 2018-05-04 20:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163215 1.) Myths video https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163258 2018-05-04 20:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163258 What is Asperger's? https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163349 Affected children and adults have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviors. Motor development may be delayed, leading to clumsiness or uncoordinated motor movements.]]> 2018-05-04 20:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163349 Brief Description https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163374 Schizophrenia is characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities. Difficulty with concentration and memory may also be present.]]> 2018-05-04 20:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163374 Treatment https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163418 Therapies: Support group, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Anger management, and  Group psychotherapy
Self-Care: Stress Management
Specialist: Speech therapist, Occupational therapist, Clinical psychologist, Psychiatrist, and Primary care provider (PCP)]]> 2018-05-04 20:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163418 2.) brief description of myth https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163477 Mental illness is more prevalent than many people think: One in five Americans experiences it in their lifetime. One in twenty-five Americans experience a serious mental illness in a given year that substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities. It can affect anyone, including all ages, races, income levels and religions. These common conditions are medical, and can cause changes in how people think and feel.]]> 2018-05-04 20:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163477 Video https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163495 This is a video that shows the experiences of someone who goes through ADHD. Although this video presents someone with ADHD, people with ADHD are more hyperactive, which isn't what the guy shows. This shows more of a person with ADD.]]> 2018-05-04 20:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163495 A Brief Description: https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163498 Symptoms: Must be present for 6 months or more
  • Be easily distracted, miss details, forget things, and frequently switch from one activity to another
  • Have difficulty maintaining focus on one task
  • Become bored with a task after only a few minutes, unless doing something they find enjoyable
  • Have difficulty focusing attention on organizing or completing a task
  • Have trouble completing or turning in homework assignments, often losing things (e.g., pencils, toys, assignments) needed to complete tasks or activities
  • Appear not to be listening when spoken to
  • Daydream, become easily confused, and move slowly
  • Have difficulty processing information as quickly and accurately as others
  • Struggle to follow instructions
  • Have trouble understanding details; overlooks details
Treatments: Medication or Therapy, typically adderall is used for ADD/AHD along with cognitive behavioral therapy and talk therapy
]]> 2018-05-04 20:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163498 Video https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163499 This video thoroughly discusses what schizophrenia is, its symptoms and treatments, and how to support those with schizophrenia.]]> 2018-05-04 20:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163499 Treatment https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163511 Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy, and coordinated specialty care services.]]> 2018-05-04 20:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163511 Something that you probably didn't know about Asperger's https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163535 -70% of people that have Asperger's  also have ADHD, dyslexia, and many other disabilities.
-There is no cure.
-Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the U.S
-Autism now affects 1 in 68 children
-Boys are nearly five times more likely than girls to have autism]]> 2018-05-04 20:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163535 What is ADD/ADHD? https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163602 Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) both affect people’s ability to stay focused on things like schoolwork, social interactions, and everyday activities like brushing teeth and getting dressed.

The biggest difference between ADD and ADHD is that people with ADHD are hyperactive. People with ADD often appear shy, “daydreamy” or off in their own world.]]> 2018-05-04 20:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163602 What is Schizophrenia like? https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163786 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxWxJNHoLC8]]> 2018-05-04 20:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163786 Symptoms https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163828
  • Delusions
  • Hallucinations
  • Disorganized thinking (speech)
  • Extremely disorganized or abnormal motor behavior
  • Negative symptoms
    • ]]>     2018-05-04 20:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163828     Reality (Read It) :) https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163862 http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/psychotherapy-myths.aspx

    ]]>     2018-05-04 20:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258163862     Symptoms: https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258164054 Behavioral: aggression, compulsive behavior, fidgeting, impulsivity, repetitive movements, social isolation, or persistent repetition of words or actions
    Muscular: inability to combine muscle movements, poor coordination, or tic
    Mood: anger, anxiety, or apprehension
    Also common: depression, intense interest in a limited number of things, learning disability, nightmares, or sensitivity to sound
    ]]>     2018-05-04 20:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258164054     Myth:You’ll need to stay in psychotherapy for many years or even the rest of your life. https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258164100 Reality:
    Everyone moves at a different pace during psychotherapy — it’s a very individualized process. In one study
    for example, half of patients in psychotherapy improved after just eight sessions while 75 percent had improved by the six-month point. It’s something you and your psychologist can talk about in the initial meetings when developing a treatment plan. Your psychologist's goal is not to keep you on as a client forever but to empower you to function better on your own.
    ]]>     2018-05-04 20:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258164100     Video #2 https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258164124 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRmNnmM5e0M
    This video is good for a perfunctory knowledge of autism, but does not provide much details. But, it is a good video to learn symptoms, treatments, and other details about Autism, and provide general awareness to an uneducated audience.]]>     2018-05-04 20:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258164124     Surprises https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258164242 - We weren´t aware that intellectual disability was  a condition.
    - There are 3 million cases per year in the United States
    -There are over 250 known causes.]]>     2018-05-04 20:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258164242     4. Anything surprising https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258164743 - weren't aware about the common myths and realities 
    -  One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue
    - ]]>     2018-05-04 20:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258164743     Realities video https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258166037 https://vimeo.com/162546577]]> 2018-05-04 20:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258166037 Surprising Things https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258166194 Schizophrenia affects around 2.2 million Americans per year]]> 2018-05-04 20:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gazalle_z/vsl34w5x99i0/wish/258166194