Disorders
This disorder involves constant worry or nervousness about everyday things, even when there's no clear reason.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
This term refers to your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It influences how you think, feel, act, handle stress, and connect with others.
What is mental health?
This is the 3-digit number you can call or text in the U.S. to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and get free, 24/7 mental health support.
What is 988?
Name a healthy coping skill someone could use when they are feeling overwhelmed.
What is deep breathing, journaling, talking to a friend, going for a walk?
(open to other answers)
True or False:
You can always tell if someone has a mental health disorder by how they look.
What is false?
Explanation: Just because someone looks okay on the outside doesn’t mean they aren’t struggling inside. Even people who seem happy all the time can be going through a lot. That’s why it’s so important to check in on your friends and be kind to everyone—your words or actions could make a big difference in someone’s day.
a mental illness characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities for an extended period. It's more than just a temporary feeling of sadness; it's a serious condition that can affect how a person feels, thinks, and behaves.
What is Depressive disorder, Depression?
This term describes health conditions that involve changes in emotion, thinking, or behavior. They often cause distress or make it hard to function in daily life, like at school, work, or with family.
What is mental illness?
This U.S. president, known for leading the country through the Civil War, is believed to have suffered from depression.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Give me an example of a symptom someone with anxiety might experience.
What is racing heart, nervousness, sweating, overthinking?
True or False:
Only adults can be diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
What is false?
Explanation: Mental health disorders can affect people of any age, including children and teens. Conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD often start in childhood or adolescence, and early support can make a huge difference.
This mood disorder causes extreme ups and downs in mood, energy, and behavior. People may go through manic or hypomanic (milder form of mania) highs and also deep depressive lows. It can be managed with medication, therapy, and healthy habits.
Tools or actions people use to handle tough emotions, reduce stress, and feel more in control. These can be healthy (like deep breathing or talking to someone) or unhealthy (like avoiding problems or using substances). They help us deal with challenges in daily life.
What are coping skills?
This rapper and actor is known for openly discussing his battles with depression and anxiety, using albums like "Man on the Moon" to express his struggles and connect with fans.
Who is Kid Cudi?
Give me an example of setting a personal boundary.
What is telling someone: "I need space", "Please don't raise your voice at me"?
(Open to other answers)
True or False:
Talking about your feelings and crying makes you weak.
What is false?
Opening up about your emotions and crying doesn't make you weak. It shows courage and self-awareness. It's a healthy way to release stress and take care of your mental health.
This mental health condition can develop after a traumatic experience. Symptoms include flashbacks, anxiety, negative thoughts, and feeling constantly on edge. It's commonly treated with talk therapy.
These are the limits you set to protect your feelings, space, time, and well-being. They help you define what’s okay and not okay in your relationships.
What are boundaries?
These two superheroes—one from Marvel and one from DC—both show signs of PTSD after traumatic events, including anxiety, nightmares, and emotional withdrawal.
Who are Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Bruce Wayne (Batman)?
Explanation:
Batman-Flashbacks/nightmares about the event, Avoidance of emotional connection, obsessive behavior, hypervigilance, emotional detachment.
Ironman-Panic attacks, insomnia, flashbacks/intrusive thoughts, emotional avoidance, hypervigilance after battle of New York.
Name some ways you can support a friend who is struggling with their mental health?
What is: helping a friend with a mental health issue by listening without judgment, checking in regularly, and encouraging them to talk to a trusted adult or mental health professiona? Just being there and showing you care can make a big difference.
True or False:
About 20% of adults experience a mental health issue each year.
Explanation: That means 1 in 5 adults deal with conditions like anxiety, depression, or stress-related disorders each year. Mental health struggles are common, and no one is alone in facing them.
This mental illness involves a break from reality, including hallucinations and delusions. People may not realize they’re experiencing symptoms, but with the right treatment, it can be managed.
What is schizophrenia?
This term refers to the negative beliefs or judgments people may have about those with mental health conditions. It can stop someone from getting help or make them feel ashamed.
What is stigma?
According to the World Happiness Report, this Northern European country has been ranked the happiest in the world for several years in a row?
What is Finland?
Explanation: Ranks high in social support, trust in government, and work-life balance.
Give some examples of what you should do if a friend is having a mental health emergency?
What is:
if a friend is having a mental health emergency (like talking about harming themselves or others), stay calm, don't leave them alone, and get help immediately by calling a trusted adult, 911, or a crisis line like 988. Your quick action could save a life.
True or False:
The food you eat has no real effect on your brain or mood—your mental health is completely separate from your diet.
What is False?
Explanation: What you eat has a big impact on how you feel. Healthy foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, and fish give your brain the fuel it needs to focus, handle stress, and stay in a good mood. On the other hand, too much sugar or junk food can mess with your energy, make you feel more anxious or down, and even affect your sleep. Eating well helps your brain and body work better—kind of like putting the right fuel in a car.