Mental Health
What is the most common type of mental illness in the United States?
According to recent statistics from the National Institutes of Health, the most common mental illness in the U.S. is anxiety disorders. An estimated 19.1% of people in the U.S. have anxiety.3
What movie features the quote, "There's no place like home"?
The Wizard of Oz
Which U.S. state became the 50th state in 1959?
Hawaii
Daylight Saving Time ends each November. Do we gain an hour or lose an hour?
Gain an hour. (Fall=fall backwards so we set our clocks back)
True or False: Asking someone if they are thinking about suicide will make them attempt suicide.
ANSWER: FALSE
True or False: Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges.
True
What 1942 Disney film features a fawn as the main character?
Bambi
What is the name of the famous female aviator who disappeared during a flight over the Pacific Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
What do we call a pumpkin that has been hollowed out, carved, and has a lit candle inside?
Jack-O-Lantern
What is the first step in suicide prevention?
Education about mental health and resources
What are 2 things you can do to promote positive mental health?
Exercise, self-care, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy.
Which 1960s animated show featured a family of characters from the Stone Age?
The Flintstones
What famous girl's toy was introduced in 1959 and became a cultural icon? Still popular today!
Barbie Doll
What pigment decreases in plants during autumn, making them lose their green color?
Chlorophyll
True or False: If you determine someone is thinking about suicide it is important to ask questions such as "Do you have a plan" or "What is your plan" in order to establish immediate safety.
ANSWER: TRUE
True or False: Mental health disorders are rare.
ANSWER: FALSE, 1 in 5 Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year.
What TV show was set in a military hospital?
M*A*S*H
Which American musician is known as "The King of Rock and Roll" and rose to fame in the 1950s?
Elvis Presley
What popular plant grows on a vine and is often associated with Halloween?
Pumpkins
What steps can family members take when someone is expressing thoughts of suicide?
Reduce access to ways of hurting themselves
How many hours of sleep should an older adult aim to get every night?
7-8 hours
What's the longest-running game show in television history?
The Price is Right
What was the first name of President John F. Kennedy's wife?
Jacqueline/Jackie
How did "fall" get its name?
From leaves falling from the tree during this season.
Name 3 risk factors for suicide
Mental disorders, substance use disorders, hopelessness, impulsive or aggressive tendencies, history of trauma or abuse, major physical illnesses, previous suicide attempts, family history, loss of financials or job, access to lethal means, lack of social supports