(Biology of Stress)
This is the primary "stress hormone" released by the adrenal glands during a perceived threat.
What is Cortisol?
This almond-shaped part of the brain acts as the "alarm system," processing emotions like fear.
What is the Amygdala?
True or False — Bipolar disorder means someone is “moody.”
False. It involves extreme shifts between depressive and manic episodes.
True or False: Stigma is one of the primary reasons people avoid seeking professional help for mental health.
true
What is Dopamine?
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger in the brain that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions
This "survival" response is triggered by the sympathetic nervous system to help you stay and fight or run away.
What is Fight or Flight?
This term refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt, even after experiencing trauma.
What is Neuroplasticity?
What’s one common compulsion in OCD?
Repetitive behaviors like checking, counting, or cleaning.
This term refers to "shaming" oneself or feeling like a burden due to a mental health diagnosis.
self stigma
what happens to dopamine when you spend too much time scrolling on your phone?
dopamine overload
This is where your logic and decision-making
live.
what is the P r e f r o n t a l C o r t e x ( P F C )
An event that is deeply distressing or disturbing that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope.
What is Trauma?
This common disorder is characterized by persistent, excessive worry that is difficult to control.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Give one example of a harmful mental health stereotype.
“People with mental illness are violent” or “therapy is for weak people.”
Whats something you can do to get a healthy dose of dopamine?
This type of stress stays for a long time—weeks or months—and can lead to serious health problems
What is chronic stress?
This is a "sudden, vivid memory" of a traumatic event that makes a person feel like they are reliving it all over again.
flashback
What’s one danger of untreated eating disorders?
Organ failure, malnutrition, or long-term health damage.
This 6-letter word refers to the negative stereotypes and shame that often surround mental health disorders.
Stigma
What happens when your dopamine levels are too low?
Low levels can lead to a lack of motivation, tiredness, low mood, and difficulty concentrating. In Parkinson's disease, low dopamine in certain brain areas causes movement problems like muscle stiffness.
The "A" in HPA stands for these glands, located on top of the kidneys, which release cortiso
Adrenal Glands
Mental checkout is.
Dissociation
How does OCD differ from simply liking things “organized”?
OCD causes distress and obsessive thoughts that feel uncontrollable, not preference-based.
Give an example from a movie or tv show where a mental health disorder was shown in a harmful or inaccurate way.
Joker, Split, 13 reasons why
Symptoms of dopamine overload.