Spooky but True
You have to have a diagnosed mental health condition before you can talk to a therapist.
What is a myth?
This common response to a stressful situation can cause symptoms such as a racing heart and feelings of worry or nervousness.
What is anxiety?
This Pixar movie personifies emotions like Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust.
What is Inside Out?
This Canadian couple became known as the "Ken and Barbie Killers."
Who are Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka?
This many Canadians experience a mental illness in their lifetime.
What is 1 in 3?
Physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach problems, muscle tension, or changes in sleep can sometimes be associated with stress or anxiety.
What is a fact?
Dopamine motivates people to do this action.
What is to constantly seek information?
This singer candidly revealed in 2008 that he navigates the complex combination of both OCD and ADHD.
Who is Justin Timberlake?
This serial killer's trial included psychiatric testimony about his mental state, but the jury found him legally sane.
Who is Jeffrey Dahmer?
This age group is most prone to mental illness/substance use disorders.
What is 15 to 24?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses only on changing a person's thoughts and does not address behaviours.
What is a myth?
This many children/youth in Canada have a mental health diagnosis.
What is 1.6 million?
This pop star co-founded the Born This Way Foundation to support young people's mental health.
Who is Lady Gaga?
This Toronto serial killer worked as a landscaper and was convicted of murdering eight men connected to the city’s LGBTQ+ community.
Who is Bruce McArthur?
This percentage of first responders have PTSD.
What is 10 to 15 percent?
Long-term isolation is as harmful as this action.
What is smoking?
This many Canadians seek mental health support now.
What is 17 percent?
Demi Lovato has publicly discussed receiving a diagnosis of this mood disorder.
What is bipolar disorder?
This former Canadian military commander was convicted of murdering Jessica Lloyd and Marie-France Comeau.
Who is Russell Williams?
Suicide fatality rates in schizophrenia are higher among this age group.
What is under age 40?
Loneliness increases premature death risk by this percent.
What is 50 percent?
This percent of Canada’s health budget goes to mental health.
What is 6.3 percent?
This Olympic gymnast made headlines during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after stepping away from several events to prioritize her mental well-being.
Who is Simone Biles?
This serial killer studied psychology and then pursued law.
Who is Ted Bundy?
Characterized by a consistent failure to speak in specific social situations (like school) despite speaking fluently in other settings, this disorder is strongly linked to severe social anxiety.
What is Selective Mutism?