True/False
Everyone has mental health.
True.
Your mental health can change day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute but everyone has mental health.
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental health wellness.
Coping skills.
Name a common mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest in activities.
Depression.
People with mental health conditions are violent.
Myth.
Most people with mental health conditions are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. Only 3%–5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness.
What is Rebecca's favorite color?
Pink
Everyone has mental illness.
False.
A diagnosis of mental illness will come from a psychiatrist, psychologist, or your family doctor.
Name two healthy coping skills.
Answers may vary.
What disorders are the most common form of mental illness in the U.S?
Anxiety disorders.
Children don't experience mental health issues.
Myth.
Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. These mental health conditions are often clinically diagnosable and can be a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14-years-old, and three-quarters of mental health disorders begin before age 24.
Where was Barb born?
New York.
If someone in your family has a mental illness, so will you.
False.
Although some illnesses seem to have a genetic link, just because someone in your family has a mental illness does not mean that you will have one, too. You are an individual and everybody has their own genetic makeup.
What is the mental health hotline #?
988
Name two different physical symptoms of anxiety.
Answers may vary.
Example: Restlessness, fatigue, irritability, heart racing.
Mental health issues can't affect me.
Myth.
Mental health issues can affect anyone. In 2020, about:
Is Krissy left-handed or right-handed?
Left-handed.
Exercise can boost your mental health.
True.
Exercise releases a bunch of "feel-good" chemicals in our body that help us fight against sad days or days when our mental health seems negative.
What month is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and reducing stigma surrounding mental illnesses?
May
This mental health condition involves periods of extreme mood highs and lows.
Bipolar Disorder.
Studies show that people with mental health conditions get better and many are on a path to recovery.
True.
Recovery refers to the process in which people can live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. There are more treatments, services, and community support systems than ever before, and they work:
How many animals does Rebecca have?
2 dogs.
Extra 100 points if you know their names.
You can tell if someone has a mental illness.
False.
Mental illnesses are not visible. Many famous people you know have diagnosed mental illnesses including Dwayne Johnson, Beyonce, Ryan Reynolds and Adele.
Name the color that is often associated with mental health awareness campaigns and symbolizes hope and support for those struggling with mental health issuues.
Green
A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Treatment for mental health conditions vary depending on the individual and could include medication, therapy, or both. Many individuals do best when they work with a support system during the healing and recovery process.
Fact.
What is Barb's favorite sport?
Soccer.