Let’s Be Real (Myth or Fact)
Self-Care & Self-Love
Support
Treatment
Just For Fun
100
  • People with serious mental illness have an increased risk for chronic disease, like diabetes or cancer.

 (FACT)

100

What is self-care?

The act of caring for yourself physically and mentally. Taking the time you need to feel at peace. Self-awareness. Doing something that makes you feel relaxed (or an answer relatable). 

100
  • Who are often support people for students? Name at least 3.

Answer: friend, relative, FAME Coach, FAME mentor, professor, high school teacher, coach, therapist (mental health provider)- or someone relatable

100
  • Where can you go on campus for Mental Health Services?

CAPS- Counseling & Psychiatric Services (Olin Health Center)

100
  • What is the name of Andy’s neighbor in Toy Story?

Sid

200

Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.

Myth: Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:

200

What is self-love?

Gratitude and acceptance towards yourself, both physically and emotionally. 

200
  • If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret. T/F
  • False: If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you than to lose a friend. If you think they are serious about attempting suicide, do not be afraid to call 911. Also refer to your support brochure you received in the mail.

200
  • Name 3 methods of treating mental health concerns

Acceptable Answers: therapy (any form), medication treatment, self-care, self-love, support systems etc. (any other related answers)

200
  • What are the names of the seven dwarfs in Snow White?
  • Answer: Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and Dopey.
300
  • 37% of people incarcerated in state and federal prison have a diagnosed mental condition.

True- this statistic is only categorizing those who have a diagnosis. There are a number of people who are in prison and have not yet been diagnosed.


300

Give 3 examples of acts of self-love.

Positive self-talk, words of affirmations, not focusing strongly on how much you weigh, not comparing yourself to others, encouraging yourself to think positive (and other relatable answers)  
300
  • If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with them, you can cause your friend to get better when they are experiencing a mental health issue. T/F

Answer: False. Temporarily you can make them feel better, but if there is an underlying cause making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. Sometimes helping a friend through something like this is challenging and frustrating because you cannot instantly make everything better. Being patient is key and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything.

300
  • My friend has shared that she was touched inappropriately at a party, which office could she visit at MSU for support?

Answer: Center for Survivors (MSU Sexual Assault Healthcare Program Student Services Building, 556 East Circle Drive, same address as Financial Aid)

300
  • What was the first feature-length animated movie ever released?
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
400

Males attempt suicide more often than females do?

Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.

400

What are 4 signs someone needs to practice self-care? 

-easily angered -exhausted -forgetful -depression -physical symptoms -feeling detached even in social situations -feeling unappreciated -you're pouring from an empty cup -your too do list never ends (or other relatable answers)

400
  • What event is this describing?" sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe?

Answer: Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack

400
  • This demographic group has the highest rate of seeking treatment at 54.3%

Answer: LGBTQ+

400
  • Which city is known as the “City of Love”?
  • Answer: Paris
500

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-34.

FACT

500

Name 4 non-traditional ways to practice self-care/self-love.

1.Release yourself from perfectionism

2. Laugh out loud 

3. Rest

4. Find ways to have fun 

5. Identify what bring you the most joy (spend time doing that or being around those people)

Any other non- traditional ideas 

500
  • Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal
  • Answer: direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”/ personality changes or withdrawn behavior/ hoarding medication/ giving away prized possessions/ lack of interest in future plans/ isolation from friends and colleagues/ depression/ (or similar answers)

500
  • I would like to receive treatment outside of MSU, how could I find a therapist online, is there a website? 

Answer: Psychology Today- While not the only resource, this is a major resource for locating therapy in any city/stat in the U.S.

500
  • What can be broken but is never held?

Answer: A promise

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