Mental Health Stigma
Mental Health problems will affect this many people during their lifetime: 1 in 2? 1 in 4? 1 in 5? Or 1 in 10?
1 in 4, 25%
This is the most common mental illness in high school students causing feelings of anxiousness
Anxiety
This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression
Ellen DeGeneres
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.
Most adults need this many hours of sleep a night
8 hours
What percentage of people with mental illness experience stigma or are discriminated against because of it:
A. 5%
B. 20%
C. 50%
D. 90%
D. 90%
This common mental illness affects 13% of all teens and is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, guilt, irritability, and loss of interest in hobbies or activities
Depression
This Canadian Super Star opens up about his mental health issues in the YouTube docuseries called Seasons
Justin Bieber
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.
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep
lack of concentration, being impatient, not motivated, tiredness, exhaustion
Mental health conditions are as common as this color of eyes.
Brown eyes
This is brain disorder has a 4 letter name and is common in children. It is managed by medicine but incurable
ADHD- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
At 10 years old and while still in elementary school, this famous person started having lunch meetings with a New York Stock Exchange member. He bought his first stock at age 11. Today, he’s worth $80 billion.
Warren Buffett
True or false: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
How many 8-ounce glasses of water should an 18 year old drink per day?
8
Mental health stigma causes those who suffer to experience this feeling
Shame, hesitation to get help, not good enough, loneliness
Bulimia, anorexia, and body dysmorphia are examples of this group of mental illnesses that affects 5% of teens
Eating Disorders
This female superstar who is married to Jay-Z has struggled with depression
Beyonce
A person who is physically sick goes to see a doctor of medicine, a person who is mentally sick goes to see a ____?
Therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist or counselor
When you look on the positive side of things, you are a "_____-_______"
Positive thinker
This percentage of people with mental health issues won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health:
A. 5%
B. 20%
C. 60%
D. 90%
C. 60%
What are things you can do if you notice a friend who needs help but isn't asking for it?
Be a friend, talk with them, tell a teacher or counselor, stand up to bullying when you see it, be open about your own struggles, provide resources
Which female singer came in like a wrecking ball to open up about her depression?
Miley Cyrus
Positive thinkers have a stronger _____ system.
Immune
Having enough of this vitamin, which we can get from the sun, helps you maintain bone strength, fight diseases and cancer, lose weight, and stay happy.
Vitamin D