Brain Basics
True or False: Mental health only refers to the absence of mental illness.
What is false. Mental health also involves emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
What is a healthy way to cope with stress?
What is exercise, deep breathing, talking to someone, etc.
What does “stigma” mean?
What is negative attitudes or discrimination about mental health.
What is a common sign of depression?
What is persistent sadness, loss of interest, changes in sleep, etc.
What is “resilience”?
What is the ability to recover from setbacks or difficulties.
What organ is the “control center” for mental health?
What is the brain.
True or False: Bottling up emotions is good for your mental health.
What is false
True or False: Talking about mental health helps fight stigma.
What is True
Multiple Choice: Who can you talk to if you have mental health concerns?
A) Trusted adult
B) Counselor
C) Doctor
D) All of the above
What is D) All of the above
Define “empathy.”
Understanding and sharing another person's feelings.
What is understanding and sharing another person's feelings.
What is mental health?
What is a state of well being in which a person realizes their abilities, copes with stress, and contributes to their community.
Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT a healthy coping skill?
A) Journaling
B) Ignoring problems
C) Drawing
D) Listening to music
What is B) Ignoring problems
Multiple Choice: Which action helps reduce stigma?
A) Spreading rumors
B) Listening and supporting
C) Making jokes about mental illness
D) Ignoring people
What is B) Listening and supporting
True or False: Only adults experience anxiety.
Multiple Choice: What is “self-esteem”?
A) The way you see yourself
B) What others think of you
C) Your physical health
D) A type of food
What is A) The way you see yourself
Multiple Choice: Which is NOT a mental health disorder?
A) Depression
B) Diabetes
C) Anxiety
D) Bipolar Disorder
What is B) Diabetes
Scenario: Alex feels anxious before a test. Name one strategy Alex could use to calm down.
What is practice deep breathing, positive self-talk, prepare/study, talk to someone, etc.
Scenario: Your friend is embarrassed to ask for help with anxiety. What could you say?
What is “It’s okay to ask for help. You’re not alone.”
Scenario: Your friend seems withdrawn and stops hanging out. What is a good first step?
What is reach out, express concern, encourage them to talk.
What does “anxiety” mean?
What is feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about something with an uncertain outcome.
Name two factors that can impact mental health.
What is genetics, environment, trauma, stress, brain chemistry, etc.
List three long-term benefits of using healthy coping skills.
What is reduced stress, better emotional regulation, improved relationships, better health, etc.
Explain why stigma can prevent people from seeking help.
what is fear of being judged or misunderstood may keep them from asking for support.
Name two warning signs someone may need immediate mental health help.
what is talking about self-harm, drastic mood changes, withdrawal, expressing hopelessness, etc.
Explain “post-traumatic stress disorder” (PTSD) in one sentence.
What is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.