Awareness
Mental Illnesses are
1. Very Common
2. Not very common
3. Fairly Common
Very Common
True or False, a morning cup of coffee can help ease stress?
True
Which former U.S. First Lady shared her struggles with addiction and now has a world-renowned treatment center named in her honor?
Betty Ford
What are examples of physical self care activities? (all that apply)
1. Dancing
2. Studying for hours
3. Nature Walks
4. Drinking Water
1. Dancing
3. Nature Walks
4. Drinking Water
At its core, stigma about mental illness is caused by what root problem?
Lack of knowledge, ignorance, prejudice, discrimination, negative stereotypes
What year was Mental Health Awareness Month created in the United States?
1949
What % of workers began advocating for mental health post Covid 19?
53%
Which Minnesota Vikings Pro-Bowl player recently used his platform to help others who may be struggling to maintain mental health?
Everson Griffen
What helps fight stress, depression, boosts brain power, and strengthens your immune system?
Exercise
What state has the lowest reported % of mental illness
New Jersey
What does the lime green ribbon symbolize?
Lime green is building momentum as the national color for mental health awareness. Wearing the ribbon is a simple way to show our collective support for mental health!
Freebie!!
63% of people say that when people are kind, it positively impacts their mental health
Which Grammy award winner and advocate shared that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and said: “I have a mental illness, and I struggle with that mental illness every day.”
Lady Gaga
Which country spends the most on mental health services per capita?
Norway
50% of mental health problems begin by what age?
14
What president first acknowledged Mental Health Awareness month?
Obama
What was the first university to offer a degree in Psychology?
Harvard University
The main character in the 2001 movie A Beautiful Mind experiences what mental illness?
Schizophrenia
How can we help end stigma?
Educate yourself about mental conditions to learn the facts.
Don’t equate people with their mental health condition.
Listen to how someone with a mental condition feels, and practice empathy.
What is the rarest phobia?
Ephebiphobia: Fear of teenagers
What is the rarest mental health disorder?
Stendhal Syndrome
What fascinating fact is associated with synesthesia?
They "taste" words or "see" sounds
Who Am I?
Ernest Hemingway
Experts suggest incorporating activities and practices from five dimensions into your self-care routine. These five dimensions include: physical, mental, spiritual, ______ and ________.
Social and emotional
When is World Mental Health Day?
October 10th