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100

All people with a mental illness are violent .

What is false.

It is true that some people with certain mental illnesses can become violent and unpredictable, but they are in the minority.

100
Exercising may ________ the negative impact of mental illness.
What is decrease.
100
_________ is a condition in which a person has periods of depression and periods of being extremely happy or being cross or irritable.
What is Bipolar Disorder.
100

Jim Carey 

What is Depression.

100

What movie in 2019 topped Avatar as the highest grossing film of all time?

Avengers Endgame

200

Panic attacks can be fatal

What is false.

Panic attacks are incredibly unpleasant, involving a racing heartbeat and an overriding sense of fear. However, they cannot directly be fatal.

200
Smoking cigarettes, using illegal substances, and staying awake for long periods of time may ________ symptoms of mental illness.
What is exacerbate. (or increase negative)
200

 an anxiety disorder marked by chronic excessive anxiety and worry that is difficult to control, causes distress or impairment in daily functioning, and is accompanied by three or more associated symptoms (such as restlessness, irritability, poor concentration, and sleep disturbances)

GAD 

200

Adele was diagnosed with the mental illness ______.

Postpartum depression

200

What year did Keeping Up with the Kardashians first premiere?

2007

300

 Mental health problems are permanent

What is false

 A mental health diagnosis is not necessarily a “life sentence.” Each individual’s experience with mental illness is different. Some people might experience episodes, between which they return to their version of “normal.” Others may find treatments — medication or talking therapies — that restore balance to their lives.

300

___ is to think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.

 

Meditation

300

___________is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood. Low self-esteem, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause are common symptoms  

MDD

300

Michael Phelps was diagnosed with the mental illness ______.

ADHD.

300

Who was the drummer for the Beatles?

Ringo Star

400

Mental health problems are a sign of weakness

What is false.

This is no more true than saying that a broken leg is a sign of weakness. Mental health disorders are illnesses, not signs of poor character.

400
The commonly used treatment for mental illness called "WRAP" stands for:
What is Wellness Recovery Action Plan
400

__________ is a mental condition that causes both a loss of contact with reality (psychosis) and mood problems.

What is Schizoaffective Disorder.

400

Leonardo DiCaprio was diagnosed with the mental illness ______.

OCD

400

Who sang the song 'My Way'

Frank Sinatra 

500

Only people without friends need therapists

What is false.

Both can help people with mental illness in different ways, but a trained therapist can address issues constructively and in ways that even the best of friends cannot match.

500
Name three coping strategies you know to help reduce the negative impact of mental illness.
What is up to you, but may include exercise, nutrition, stress management, social support, counseling, medication, hobbies, and more.
500
____________ personality disorder is a mental health condition in which people act in a very emotional and dramatic way that draws attention to themselves.
What is Histrionic.
500

Lady Gaga was diagnosed with the mental illness ______.

What is PTSD 

500

When Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls, how many championships did he win?

6

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