Depression
Anxiety
Substance Abuse
Animals (just for fun)
100
True or False
People cannot get depression until during or after puberty.
False.
A study done by the University of Washington showed that children as young as 3 displayed symptoms of depression. It is recommended that they be treated with psychotherapies and not pharmaceuticals at that age though.
100
True or False
Anxiety is a good thing to have all the time. It is our body preparing us in case a bear is going to attack us at any moment. This is great! We SHOULD be prepared.
False
Although stress is normal. There are two types of stress. Eustress and Distress. Eustress is helpful and helps us study for an exam.
Distress, is the kind of stress that is only supposed to be on for short periods of time. Too long and
100
What is the average age of the first marijuana use?
The average age of first marijuana use is 14.
100
Which are cuter, kittens are puppies?
DUH, WRONG!
200
The gender that is more susceptible to depression.
What/Who are women?
200
True or False
Anxiety can be irritating but it cannot cause any REAL problems. There are no significant health disorders associated with anxiety.
False
According to research at Harvard, anxiety has been indicated in several chronic physical illnesses, including heart disease, chronic respiratory disorders like COPD, gastrointestinal conditions such as IBS, and substance abuse.
200
What is the age of the first alcohol use?
Alcohol use often starts before age 12.
200
True or False
A house cat can reach speeds of up to 40 mph
False
Not quite: A house cat can reach speeds of up to 30 mph
300
Some people think you must have sadness to have depression. Not true! Some people with depression never have sadness.
Please name at least 3 symptoms of depression that are not sadness.
Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
Change in weight
Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
Energy loss
Feelings of worthlessness
Thoughts of death or suicide
300
True or False
Anxiety can cause your hands and feet to be cold.
True
When we feel anxious, the flight or fight response kicks in. When this occurs, blood flow is redirected from your extremities, such as your hands and feet, and towards the torso and vital organs. This creates the feeling of cold in your hands and feet.
300
True or False
It is very important that parents do not speak with their young children about alcohol and drugs before middle school because there is no evidence that children that young use drugs and it can make them curious and cause them to use drugs.
False
Experts suggest that you start talking about drinking, smoking, and using drugs with your child when they are between ages 5 and 7, and that you keep the discussion going.
300
True or False
A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years
True
An orange tabby cat called Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, a small town in Alaska for 20 years! He had several uncontested elections and although he didn’t hold any legislative power, he was loved by locals and tourists alike.
400
Clinical depression is not the only type of depression there is. Please name at least one other type of depression.
HINT: These types of depression are usually secondary to another disorder and have that disorder in the name (before the word depression).
- Bipolar Depression
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Depression(PMDD)
- Perinatal Depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder Depression (SAD)
400
True or False
Anxiety can be genetic.
True
Studies show that individuals who are genetically predisposed to anxiety are at a higher risk of developing anxiety after exposure to traumatic or stressful events.
400
Name 2 of the drugs that teens and preteens usually try first.
Alcohol
Marijuana (smoking and edibles)
Nicotine (cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vaporizers, and chewing tobacco)
Inhalants (glue, paint, hair spray, and correction fluid)
400
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bat!
500
True or False
Nearly 50% of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
True
500
True or False
It is very dangerous to exercise if you have anxiety. It can cause serious medical problems
False
Countless studies show exercise helps decrease symptoms of anxiety. Did you know that a single workout has been proven to be a quick mood booster? And it doesn’t matter if the exercise is intense. It can be a quick walk around the block or a 30 minute run.
500
True or False
Around 90% of underage drinking is binge drinking.
True
Underage drinkers don't drink as often as adults do, but when they have access to alcohol, they usually drink more than an adult would.
Drinking at a rate that is faster than the liver can metabolize it can lead to alcohol poisoning.
500
What are the only birds that can fly backward?
- Hummingbirds are the only birds that can fly backward
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