Mental Health
Name one thing you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
Give one reasons why Self-care is important?
Self-care is important because it:* Helps us to be more resilient • Gives us a break so we can reenergize • Helps us cope when times are harder • Releases endorphins (happy hormones) • Reduces stress • Feels good • Can help us have more energy to be helpful to others
Name the only continent on which spiders and snakes don't live.
Antarctica
Name 2 things plants need to grow.
(Pick two) Water, sunlight, air, nutrients
What state are we in?
Mississippi
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
In a website browser address bar, what does “www” stand for?
World Wide Web
Name 3 other planets in our solar system.
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
How many zeros are in one million?
6
1,000,000
Name 3 people you can go to talk to if you are having an increase in psychiatric symprtoms?
Psychiatrist, Primary Care Physician, Social Work, Case Manager, Supportive Family member or Friend, Supportive Peer, Dial 988
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions in the moment. It helps to lower heart rate and stop adrenalin production quickly. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
Deep Breathing
What's the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
What are the five senses we have?
Taste, Touch, Smell, See, Hearing
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, staying hydrated,...
1 in how many adults in the US experience symptoms of a mental illness each year
1 in 5 adults (20%)
What is the name of the longest river in South America?
The Amazon River
Name 3 things that humans need to grow, live, and thrive.
Air, water, food, shelter, sleep, safety, community
CHALLENGE: Who can name the most digits of pi?
3.1415926535897932384626433832795028841971693993
What is the mental health hotline number?
988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Which Grammy award winner and Advocate shared that she suffers from PTSD and said "I have a mental illness, And I struggle with that mental illness everyday."
-Cher -Kelly Clarkson -Lady Gaga -Rihanna
Lady Gaga. Her mantra "You are brave, you are courageous"
What city had the first Olympic Games (776 BC)?
Olympia, Greece
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
What continent has the most countries?
Africa