Statistics
In the U.S., approximately 1 in _____ adults has a mental illness.
4
A disorder characterized by a persistent low mood and low motivation.
Depression (or Major Depressive Disorder)
What is the National Suicide and Crisis Line number to call or text?
988
You can tell if someone has an eating disorder by looking at them.
False. People with eating disorders can be underweight, average weight, or overweight.
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear.
In 2023, which age group in the U.S. had the highest rate of suicide? A: 15-24 B: 35-44 C: 53-64 D: 85+
D. 85+
Name two types of anxiety disorders.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, various phobia-related disorders.
Name two factors that can increase someone's risk for mental illness.
Family history/genetics, brain chemistry, trauma, environment, etc.
Elementary age kids are too young to get a mental health diagnosis.
False
You can find me in a book, an organization, or a life.
A chapter.
Worldwide, what percentage of people will experience a potentially traumatic event during their lifetime? A: 90% B: 70% C. 30% D. 50%
B: 70%
A type of depression that often lasts 4-5 months and often starts in fall or winter.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Which one of these is NOT true? If you are resilient, you have: A: Good ways of coping with stress. B: The ability to adapt to change and new situations. C: No need for medication. D: Confidence when managing conflict.
C: No need for medication
Bipolar disorder always has manic phases.
False
What kind of room has no walls, doors, or windows?
In 2023 in the U.S., how often did someone die by suicide? A: Every 65 minutes B: Every 43 minutes C: Every 11 minutes D: Every 98 minutes
C: Every 11 minutes someone died by suicide.
Name two types of personality disorders.
Borderline personality, histrionic, antisocial, narcissistic, etc.
Name two ways stress can affect your physical health.
Difficulty sleeping; unhealthy eating habits; lower immune system; digestive issues; heart problems; high blood pressure, etc.
There are 125 different coping tools for symptoms.
False.
The more you take, the more you leave behind.
Footsteps
A type of schizophrenia that also has symptoms of bipolar disorder (depression, mania, or both).
Schizoaffective disorder
What is a delusion?
A strongly held false belief that is not based in reality. (I'll accept anything close to this).
PCPs (Primary care providers, or family doctors) can prescribe mental health medications.
True, although some PCPs choose NOT to prescribe them. Also, they do not have the extensive training in these meds that psychiatrists do.
What loses its head in the morning but gets it back at night?
A pillow