Facts
What month is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month?
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month.
What precent of U.S. high school students reported that their mental health was not good most of the time or always during the past 30 days?
29% of U.S. high school students reported that their mental health was not good most of the time or always during the past 30 days.
32–66 brain era is called what era?
32–66: Cognitive Stability Era – The brain experiences a lengthy phase of structural stability, which supports peak productivity, leadership capabilities, and the ability to solve complex problems.
True of false; Crisis care is an essential resource for all youth?
True. Crisis care is an essential resource for all youth.
should you Listen attentively, respond appropriately, and maintain eye contact with a considerate demeanor when helping someone with mental health?
Yes.
True or false; 19% of Gen Z take prescriptions that are diagnosed to them for their mental health?
False. 19% of Gen Z take prescriptions that are not prescribed for their mental health.
True or false; 82% of U.S. adults felt they received the social and emotional support they needed?
True. 82% of U.S. adults felt they received the social and emotional support they needed?
What brain Era is this; During this period, prolonged neurodevelopment enhances connectivity and cognitive flexibility, extending the phase known as “brain adolescence” into early adulthood.
9–32: Adaptive Growth Era – During this period, prolonged neurodevelopment enhances connectivity and cognitive flexibility, extending the phase known as “brain adolescence” into early adulthood.
True or false; there an increasing demand for mental health support?
True. There is an increasing demand for mental health support
is this a do or don't Excessive talking, whether in speed or volume? (Bonus point question; is it acceptable to embrace silence and pauses?)
Don't. Excessive talking, whether in speed or volume, may not be effective. It is acceptable to embrace silence and pauses.
What percent of Gen Z have been diagnosed with some type of mental health disorder?
46% of Gen Z have been diagnosed with some type of mental health disorder.
As of March 2026, how many out of every 100,000 emergency department visits were related to suspected suicide attempts?
As of March 2026, there were 154 visits related to suspected suicide attempts for every 100,000 emergency department visits.
What age range brain era involves rapid growth and pruning of neural networks, which are crucial for learning, emotional regulation, and social development? (Extra 1 point if can name brain era)
Birth–9: Neural Foundation Era- This stage involves rapid growth and pruning of neural networks, which are crucial for learning, emotional regulation, and social development.
Are there funding reductions weakening the systems necessary for suicide prevention?
yes. Funding reductions are weakening the systems necessary for suicide prevention and maintaining the emotional well-being of teens and young adults.
Should you tell someone dealing with mental health “You simply need to adjust your attitude.”?
No.
What precents of Gen Z take prescriptions that are prescribed for their mental health?
34% of Gen Z take prescriptions that are prescribed for their mental health.
True or false; 20% of US adults have been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they have any type of depression disorder?
19% of U.S. adults have been told by a doctor or other health care professional that they have any type of depression disorder.
83+: Longevity Brain Eras when what happens and/or forms? list 2.(Extra 2 points if can list all 4)
Neural connectivity tends to become more localized, highlighting the necessity for cognitive support, a sense of purpose, and social integration.
Why is there is an urgent need to enhance youth-specific crisis response?
Due to the ongoing issues of suicide and suicide attempts among young people.
is this a do or don't; Ask suitable questions while respecting their privacy.
Do ask suitable questions while respecting their privacy.
True or false; 37% of Gen Z suspect they have an undiagnosed mental health disorder?
True. 37% of Gen Z suspect they have an undiagnosed mental health disorder.
As of March 2026, how many out of every 100,000 emergency department visits were associated with mental health issues?
As of March 2026, 5,215 out of every 100,000 emergency department visits were associated with mental health issues.
At what age does the brain era focuses on these; early aging processes commence, this phase underscores the significance of lifestyle choices, social engagement, and preventive strategies for maintaining brain health.
6–83: Brain Resilience Era – As early aging processes commence, this phase underscores the significance of lifestyle choices, social engagement, and preventive strategies for maintaining brain health.
Are the funding reductions weakening affecting maintaining the emotional well-being of teens and young adults?
Yes. Funding reductions are weakening the systems necessary for suicide prevention and maintaining the emotional well-being of teens and young adults.
Should you tell someone dealing with mental health; “You have the same illness as(someone else).”?
No