Statistics
Which age group in the United States experiences the highest rates of mental illness?
A. 18-25
B. 26-49
C. 50+
A. 18-25
This technique involves writing down thoughts, feelings, and experiences to process emotions and gain insight.
Journaling
Which of the following is a symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
A) Persistent and excessive worry about various things
B) Feeling no emotions at all
C) Sudden loss of memory
D) Extreme mood swings
A) Persistent and excessive worry about various things.
Which professional typically provides talk therapy (counseling)?
A) Psychologist
B) Psychiatrist
C) Teacher
D) Pharmacist
A (though psychiatrists may also provide therapy, psychologists are more commonly known for counseling)
She has experienced panic attacks, racing thoughts, and difficulty sleeping. Her anxiety is believed to be related to her autoimmune disease, lupus.
Hint: She sang "Lose you to Love me" and has a very successful makeup brand.
Selena Gomez
About 1 in ____ US adults will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.
A. 10
B. 5
C. 8
D. 15
B. 5
True or False: You have to stay focused during meditation for it to work?
FALSE: Accepting that your mind will wander is beneficial and allowing yourself to do so is okay. Just acknowledge it and bring yourself back to the meditation.
A mental process where a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories or sense of identity.
Dissociation
What is the national color/symbol for mental health awareness?
Lime green ribbon
This Olympic gymnast has been vocal about her struggles with depression and is an advocate for mental health awareness in sports.
Hints: Very popular and has 7 Olympic and 30 World Championship medals
Simone Biles
What state has the lowest reported % of mental illness?
A. Arkansas
B. Montana
C. New Jersey
D. New Mexico
C. New Jersey
Montana has the highest reported % of mental illness.
Which of the following statements about depression is true?
A) Depression is just sadness and usually goes away on its own
B) Depression can affect physical health as well as mood
C) Depression only affects adults
D) Depression cannot be treated
B) Depression can affect physical health as well as mood
A disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, dangerous, or life-threatening event that is outside the range of usual human experience.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
What year was Mental Health Awareness Month created in the United States?
A. 1944
B. 1949
C. 1940
D. 1952
B. 1949
Mental Health Awareness Month has been recognized and celebrated since 1949. President Barack Obama signed a proclamation confirming May as National Mental Health Awareness Month in 2013.
This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder.
Has many popular symphonies
Beethoven
50% of mental health problems begin by what age?
A. 14
B. 18
C. 21
D. 8
A. 14
What is “burnout”?
A) A medical illness unrelated to stress
B) Physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often work-related
C) A temporary bad mood
D) A disorder only experienced by healthcare workers
B) Physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, often work-related
Bipolar disorder is primarily characterized by:
A) Constant sadness
B) Alternating episodes of mania (highs) and depression (lows)
C) Repetitive unwanted thoughts and compulsions
D) Extreme fear of social situations
B) Alternating episodes of mania (highs) and depression (lows)
What percentage of U.S. adolescents aged 12-17 have a current diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition?
Around 20%
Set in in 1967, Girl, Interrupted, is a mental health movie meant to raise awareness about the struggle of patients before psychology became more advanced. The character, Susanna, played by Winona Ryder was diagnosed with what mental health condition?
Borderline Personality Disorder
Serious mental illness costs America how much in lost earnings per year?
A. $193.2 billion in lost earnings per year
B. $20 million in lost earnings per year
C. $400 billion in lost earnings per year
D. $1 billion in lost earnings per year
A. $193.2 billion in lost earnings per year
True or False: Excessive screen time, particularly before bedtime, can disrupt your sleep.
True
Uncontrollable, irrational fears that lead people to altogether avoid specific things or situations that can trigger intense anxiety.
such as fear of enclosed spaces, spiders, snakes,etc.
Phobias
About what percentage of lifetime mental health conditions begin before age 24?
A) 25%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 75%
D) 75%
This singer/actress has shared about her struggles with PTSD and also launched the Born This Way Foundation, which works to promote mental health awareness and support.
Lady Gaga