Diagnosis
Coping Skills
Myth Busters!
Celebrities
Cognitive Distortions
100

Low mood, hopelessness, chronic fatigue are traits of this condition.

What is depression?

100
This object is a squishy sphere that you could use when anxious or fidgety.
What is a stress ball?
100
Myth or Fact: Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.
Myth! Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: -Biological factors, such as genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry -Life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse -Family history of mental health problems
100

This professional wrestler/actor experienced depression during his early 20s when his football career stalled. 

Who is Dwayne Johnson?

100

Seeing things as false dichotomies, e.g. you either succeed or fail, with no gray areas

What is all-or-nothing/black and white thinking?

200
Excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks can be symptoms of this disorder.
What is anxiety?
200
This skill requires a radio, iPod, or concert.
What is listening to music?
200
Myth or Fact: Therapy and self-help are a waste of time. Pills can cure any mental illness.
Myth! Treatment for mental health problems varies depending on the individual and could include medication, therapy, or both.
200
This rapper struggled with substance abuse, depression, and suicidal thoughts. "Lose Yourself" is one of his well known hits.
Who is Marshall "Eminem" Mathers?
200

Instead of describing an event or person objectively, one may use terms (typically negative) which can distort our perception of them. 

What is labeling?

300
Flashbacks, nightmares, and anxiety can be symptoms of this disorder that often develops after very stressful life events.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
300
Walking, swimming, jogging, lifting weights, using a treadmill, and playing sports are examples of this coping skill.
What is exercise?
300
Myth or Fact: People with mental health problems are not more violent than those without.
Fact! Only 3%-5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population.
300
This singer has appeared on Glee and is known for hits such as "Neon Lights" and "Cool for the Summer." She also lives with bipolar disorder
Who is Demi Lovato?
300

The assumption what we feel is factual and realistic.

What is emotional reasoning?

400

Mood cycling between periods (days-weeks) of elevated/energized moods and low/depressed.

What is bipolar disorder?

400
This skill doesn't require talking. A pencil and paper are all you need to write down your thoughts.
What is journaling?
400
Myth or Fact: Mental health problems are common.
Fact! For example, 1 in 10 Americans have experienced depression.
400

Some know this actor for his roles as the mad hatter and a man with scissors for hands. He also copes with anxiety and panic attacks.

Who is Johnny Depp?

400

Making a negative judgement about something/someone even though there are no facts to support your conclusion.

For bonus points, name the two more specific distortions under this category

What is jumping to conclusions?

Mind Reading - assuming you know what others are thinking/their rationale for how they act

Fortune Telling - assuming the conclusion you have made is how events will happen

500

This disorder can include symptoms such as impulsivity, experiencing intense changes in emotions, and trouble maintaining healthy, stable relationships.

What is borderline personality disorder?

500
This skill can take practice, but can involve quieting your mind and creating a sense of calm.
What is meditation?
500
Myth or Fact: Mental health problems cannot get better with time.
Myth! Some disorders can become less troublesome as we get older and some we can grow out of with help!
500

This Oscar-winning star admitted he feels compelled to walk through doorways numerous times and step on sidewalk stains left by used chewing gum.

Who is Leonardo DiCaprio?

500

Judgmental and unforgiving expectations of others or ourselves

What is should statements?

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