True or False
True or False: Mental health conditions are contagious
False. Mental illnesses are not contagious
What color ribbon represents mental health awareness?
Green
What are the three types of stress?
Fight, Flight, & Freeze
Does a lack of sleep affect school performance?
Yes. A single night of poor sleep can significantly affect mood and cognitive performance.
What is FOMO?
FOMO is Fear Of Missing Out.
Users often compare their daily lives to the "highlight reels" of others, resulting in increased dissatisfaction, feelings of inadequacy, and envy
True or False: Children and teens cannot experience mental health conditions
False. 1 in 6 youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.
When is mental health awareness month observed?
May
What's a common technique to reduce stress?
Deep Breathing
What are the recommended hours for sleep to support mental health?
7-9 hours
Social Media triggers dopamine releases similar to ___
Gambling.
Social media platforms are designed to trigger dopamine releases similar to gambling, encouraging constant checking and creating a "reward loop".
True or False: Physical Exercise can boost mental health
True. It reduces stress and releases feel good chemicals.
What’s the main goal of the month?
Raise Awareness and Reduce Stigmas
What’s a healthy stress relief strategy?
Engaging in Hobbies
Lack of sleep increases what?
depression and anxiety
How many hours of social media doubles the risk of experiencing poor mental health?
3 or more hours.
Teens spending over three hours daily on social media face double the risk of experiencing poor mental health outcomes, including symptoms of depression and anxiety.
True or False: ADHD impacts adults
True: ADHD impacts both adults and children. Adults can be diagnosed later in life, and might suffer symptoms like forgetfulness, trouble completing tasks, and restlessness.
What are the 5 C’s framework for emotional health
Connection, Coping, Calmness, Care, Compassion
What is the best way to support someone who is struggling?
Listening without judgment
What happens to the brain when sleeping?
Sleep serves a "housekeeping" role, removing toxins from the brain that accumulate during waking hours
What is the circadian rhythm?
The body's natural sleep-wake clock.
Late-night scrolling can disturb circadian rhythms, affecting sleep quality and exacerbating mood disorders.
True or False: People with OCD are only obsessed with cleaning
False. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, known as OCD, can have different obsessions known as themes. Some themes can include things like fear of harm, perfectionism, safety, or other intrusive thoughts.
When was mental health awareness founded? (hint: 19--)
Mental Health Awareness month was founded in 1949
What are the three things that can occur from long time stress?
heart problems, depression, and being sick all the time
What is the amygdala?
The amygdala is the part of the brain that controls emotions.
Without enough sleep, the brain's emotional center (amygdala) becomes overactive, leading to higher irritability, reduced emotional control, and heightened stress
What percentage of girls aged 13-17 suffer from body image issues from social media?
Roughly 46% of teenage girls aged 13–17 report that social media makes them feel worse about their bodies. The use of filters and curated, edited photos promotes unrealistic beauty standards.