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100
Mental Illness is the leading cause of homicidal crime.
What is false.
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

Demi Lovato was diagnosed with the mental illness ______.

What is Bulimia and Bipolar Disorder

100

How many hearts does an Octopus have?

Three.

200

Most people with mental health issues receive assistance through services.

Myth. 

Nearly 60% of adults with a mental illness did not receive mental health services in the previous year. 

Nearly 50% of youth aged 8-15 didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year.

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
________ is often considered a high functioning form of autism. It can lead to difficulty interacting socially, repeat behaviors, and clumsiness.
What is Asperger Syndrome.
200

Michael Phelps was diagnosed with the mental illness ______.

What is ADHD

200

This is what a group of lions are called.

A "pride".

300

More men are diagnosed with depression than women.

What is true.

300
Counseling does not show any positive impact on the recovery for individuals with mental illness.
What is false.
300

______________ is characterized by a pattern of instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning. 

Signs and symptoms include: Experiencing intense, often difficult to manage emotions and moods. Experiencing intense moods that change quickly. Recurrent, impulsive, and often self-destructive behaviors to regulate intense emotions

Borderline Personality Disorder

300

Leonardo DiCaprio was diagnosed with the mental illness ______.

What is OCD.

300

Where is a shrimp's heart located?

In its head.

400

If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.

Fact. 

Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk.

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

Adele was diagnosed with the mental illness ______.

Postpartum Depression

400

What animal's eyes are bigger than it's brain?

DAILY DOUBLE!

An ostrich.

500

DAILY DOUBLE!

Around 1 in 5 of the world's children and adolescents have a mental disorder.


True. 

Mental health problems are very common. 

In 2014, about: One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue. One in 10 young people experienced a period of major depression. One in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

More than 43 million Americans struggle with mental illness.

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

Mariah Carey was diagnosed with the mental illness ______.

What is Bipolar Disorder.

500

What is the only animal with 4 knees?

Elephants. 

They are the only animal to have four forward-facing knees. All other four-legged animals have at least one pair of legs with knees that face backwards. 

Fun Fact: They also are the only animals that can't jump.

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