Depression
Anxiety
ADD / ADHD
Stigma
Bonus Trivia
100
What does MDD stand for?
Major Depressive Disorder
100
Name three anxiety disorders.
Generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder
100
What do ADD and ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
100
What is stigma?
A “Stigma” is a negative perception that is attached to something. When something is stigmatized, it means that people will avoid that thing or be afraid of it. Oftentimes, the stigma something has is not justified or deserved.
100
Which university does Mr. Lorette attend?
St. Francis Xavier University
200
Name three types of depression.
Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (manic depression), Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder
200
Name two symptoms of anxiety disorders.
Excessive worrying, headaches, stomach aches, trouble sleeping Refusing to go to school, having nightmares, avoiding friends Racing heart, sweating, dry throat, blushing, trembling, freezing up, avoiding stressful situations
200
What percentage of young people are diagnosed with ADD / ADHD?
Estimates vary from 4 - 12%.
200
Where does stigma come from / what causes it?
Mainly two places: 1. Lack of understanding 2. Social trends / pressures
200
What is the name of the world's most famous detective, the star of a series of mystery novels by Arthur Conan Doyle?
Sherlock Holmes
300
What are the percentages of junior high students and high school students who are affected by MDD?
Junior high: 2-3% High school: 4-5%
300
What is the difference between a panic attack and a panic disorder?
A panic attack is an event: it happens, and then it ends. It's not an ongoing thing. A person with no anxiety disorder can still have a panic attack. A panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. After a person has a panic attack, if they become extremely afraid of having another attack to the point that it affects their daily life, that is when it becomes a panic disorder.
300
What are the three main behaviours associated with ADD / ADHD?
1. Inattention 2. Impulsivity 3. Hyperactivity
300
Other than mental illness, name two things that have a stigma associated with them.
All sorts of things -- LGBTQ, physical disabilities, HIV / AIDS, obesity, having a criminal record, and many more
300
The first game console Nintendo released was called the NES. What did "NES" stand for?
Nintendo Entertainment System
400
Name two physical symptoms of MDD and two emotional symptoms of MDD.
Physical: being slow to wake up, being tired all the time, being tense, being unable to sleep, having a change in appetite Emotional: Sad mood, loss of interest, feeling worthless, feeling guilty all the time, being unable to concentrate, memory loss, suicidal thoughts
400
What is the "fight or flight" response?
When someone thinks they are in danger, their body reacts automatically by becoming tense. This reaction helps you handle the danger, because you can either fight the source of the danger or run away from it. (The "flight" part refers to running away.)
400
Name three symptoms of ADD / ADHD.
Being unable to stay still, getting distracted easily, finding it hard to listen, acting without thinking of consequences, talking constantly, not sticking with activities, being unorganized, being zoned-out, losing track of your thoughts, being late often, being forgetful
400
Describe two of the examples we looked at of anti-stigma posters, events, or media.
"Stigma is something we can all wipe out" poster "Snap Out of It" poster "Stephen's Story" poster "Stigma Begins with D" poster "Be a Friend" commercial Mental health cafe / art display Ontario students' anti-stigma trip "Lost" comic "Depression Quest" game Gay-Straight Alliance group MammoJam music festival North Carolina boycott
400
Name four of the seven main books in the Harry Potter series.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997) Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007)
500
What are the three conditions that have to be met for someone to be diagnosed with MDD?
1. At least five symptoms, including sadness or loss of interest 2. Symptoms present for at least two weeks 3. Symptoms causing problems in life at school, at home, or with friends
500
If someone has social anxiety disorder, what are two situations in which they would feel distress?
Meeting new people, being teased or criticized, being the centre of attention, speaking in front of a group, making eye contact, being watched
500
Between boys and girls, who is diagnosed with ADD / ADHD more often and why?
Boys are diagnosed more often, because they more often exhibit active symptoms that get them noticed by their family or their teachers.
500
Name two resources (websites / helplines) that someone can turn to for information about or help handling the stigma that comes with mental illness.
TeenMentalHealth.org Kids Help Phone Antibullying.novascotia.ca Mental Health Crisis Line LaingHouse.org 811 And many more
500
What are the words that appear on the cover of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?
Don't Panic
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