Statistics
What portion of of American adults experiences some form of mental illness in any given year?
1 in 5 / 20% (either answer is fine)
True or False:
People with serious mental illness are more likely to commit crimes.
False
People with serious mental illness are more likely to be victims of crime than perpetrators
True or False
Living well with a mental health condition requires eliminating symptoms.
False
Living well doesn’t require eliminating every symptom. Many people with mental health conditions pursue education, succeed at work, build relationships, and enjoy life when they follow a treatment plan and have support.
True or False:
Social support needs to be large or constant to benefit your mental health.
False
Connection doesn’t have to be large or constant—small, steady interactions matter.
What is the world's bestselling album?
Michael Jackson's Thriller
What percent of American adults report regular anxiety symptoms?
12.5% Close approximation is fine.
True or False
People with serious mental illness are overrepresented in the incarcerated population.
People with serious mental illness are overrepresented among incarcerated populations due to systemic gaps in care.
True or False:
medication can be an important factor towards living well in the face of mental health challenges
True
Medication is effective for many conditions, especially bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and severe depression.
Need *1* of the following:
Trusted friends or family can provide grounding, perspective, and companionship.
Peer support groups offer understanding from people with similar experiences.
Healthy boundaries help you stay connected without becoming overwhelmed.
What is the largest airport in the US?
Denver International Airport
What portion of American adults are living with a serious mental health condition such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or long-term recurrent major depression?
1 in 20 or 5%
True or False:
Homeless individuals are not more likely to have a mental illness than the general population.
False
They are overrepresented among homeless populations due to systemic gaps in care.
True or False
Early and Consistent treatment for mental health conditions increases life satisfaction.
True
SAMHSA notes that with early and consistent treatment, people with serious mental illnesses can lead meaningful, productive lives.
What are 2 foundations for stability that were discussed in the presentation?
Need *2* of the Following:
Consistent sleep and wake times help regulate mood and energy.
Regular meals and hydration stabilize blood sugar and reduce irritability or fatigue.
Light daily movement— walking, stretching, yoga—can ease anxiety and improve focus.
Structured days (even loosely) reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue
What is the only sport that has been played on the moon?
Golf
How many Emergency Room visits with mental, behavioral, or neurodevelopmental disorders as the primary diagnosis occur every year?
5.9 million (close approximation fine)
How many adults in the United States deal with a serious mental illness?
Serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression affect about 10 million U.S. adults.
How can receiving a diagnosis benefit someone with a mental health challenge?
Many people feel relief and hope when they receive a diagnosis because it guides effective treatment.
What are 2 of the common tools used in therapies like CBT, DBT, and ACT, that were discussed in the presentation to help cope with mental health symptoms?
need *2* of the following:
Grounding techniques (like naming five things you see or feeling your feet on the floor) can interrupt spirals of anxiety or dissociation.
Cognitive strategies such as noticing unhelpful thought patterns and gently reframing them can reduce distress.
Emotion regulation skills—pausing, breathing, labeling emotions—help you respond rather than react.
Behavioral activation (doing small, meaningful tasks even when motivation is low) can counter depressive inertia.
What is considered the birthstone for January?
Garnet
48,824
(Any close approximation is fine.)
What is the largest mental health institution in the United States?
Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles County houses 2,600+ mentally ill people and is described as the largest mental health institution in the U.S.
Part of Los Angeles County Jail System
*Need 2 of the Following*
Psychotherapy
Medication
Routine
Exercise
Mindfulness and Stress Management
Social Connection
What is one way that you can work with your symptoms and how could you, personally, apply this strategy?
The strategies discussed were:
Plan around your patterns (e.g., doing harder tasks when you typically have more energy).
Use “low-symptom windows” to set up supports for tougher days.
Accept fluctuations as part of your experience rather than a failure.
Those with Downs syndrome have an extra copy of which chromosome?
Chromosome 21