Mental Health Advocates
In 2020, this global movement gained momentum, shedding light on systemic racism and its impact on black mental health.
What is the Black Lives Matter Movement
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities.
What is depression?
What are the two most effective ways to combat mental struggles?
What is Medication and Therapy
This term refers to subtle, often unintentional actions or comments that convey discriminatory attitudes towards marginalized groups.
What are microagressions?
What is the most common form of mental illness, especially in college students?
What is anxiety?
This musician and mental health advocate released the song "1-800-273-8255," named after the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
Who is Logic?
This mental health disorder is characterized by significant changes in mood, energy levels, and activity levels, often cycling between episodes of mania and depression.
What is bipolar disorder?
This stress management technique involves engaging in physical activity, such as walking, jogging, or yoga, to release tension and improve mood.
What is exercise?
What percent of US Psychologists are black?
What is 2%
Name three signs/symptoms of depression
What are appetite changes, anxiety, fatigue, alcohol and drug use, trouble sleeping, weight loss, thoughts of suicide, irritability and sadness
This singer-songwriter and mental health advocate released the album "Ctrl," which explores themes of self-discovery, anxiety, and depression.
Who is SZA?
This neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, often persisting into adulthood.
What is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
This stress management technique involves enjoying calming sounds or rhythmic melodies to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
What is listening to music?
This term describes the tendency for Black individuals to experience stress and mental health disparities due to the cumulative effects of racism, discrimination, and socioeconomic inequalities.
What is racial trauma?
Half of all mental health disorders show at the age of ___
What is 14 years old?
This influential author explored the concept of "double consciousness" in his work, shedding light on the unique mental health challenges faced by Black Americans.
Who is W.E.B. Du Bois?
This neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of happiness and pleasure, and imbalances in its levels are linked to various mental health disorders.
What is serotonin?
If you don’t feel comfortable going to your school’s resources, what is another alternative to see mental health help?
What are private therapy, online therapy, and other self-help resources (phone apps, social media accounts, etc.)?
In mental health treatment, African Americans seek help at a rate of about __%, whereas white Americans seek it at a rate of 40%
What is 25%
Youth depression rates have risen from 12.9% to __% from pre-pandemic to 2021.
What is 25%
This societal phenomenon refers to the negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes surrounding mental illness, often leading to discrimination and reluctance to seek help.
What is mental health stigma?
This stress management technique involves focusing on the present moment and accepting one’s thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment
What is mindful meditation?
This term refers to the adoption of negative stereotypes and societal beliefs about one's racial group, leading to negative self-perceptions and diminished mental health.
What is internalized racism?
This term refers to the transmission of mental health conditions from one generation to the next through genetic factors.
What is genetic predisposition?