Self-Care & Coping
Myths vs. Facts
What Would You Do?
Support & Resources
Famous Mental Health
100
What are 5 sensory grounding skills to use when anxious?
Name things you can:
see, smell, touch, taste and hear
100
Myth or Fact: Therapy is only for those struggling with severe mental illness.
Myth
Therapy is helpful for anyone seeking to improve their well-being!
100
Your family member cancels plans for the third time in a row and seems withdrawn. What would you do?
Check in with them privately and ask if they are okay or need support.
100
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, where can you seek in person professional help on and off center?
Health & Wellness Center Mental Health Consultants (Ms. Michelle and Ms. Kelsey), emergency room or crisis center.
100
This 'Mean Girl' faced years of legal troubles and media scrutiny after a turbulent relationship with addiction.
Lindsay Lohan
200
Name 3 examples of physical self-care.
Eating healthy, exercise, getting enough sleep, taking care of personal hygiene, going to preventative appointments
200
Myth or Fact:
LGBTQ+ people are more likely to experience mental health hardships than non-LGBTQ+ people.
Fact
LGBTQ+ individuals are 2.5 times more likely to experience depression, anxiety, and substance misuse compared with non-LGBTQ+ individuals.
(American Psychiatric Association)
200
Your friend is experiencing a panic attack. What would you do?
Stay calm, reassure them that you are there to help, guide their breathing, relocate them to a private and safe space, and encourage gentle movement to help calm their nervous system.
200
What center group can you join to improve social skills, learn to manage emotions and practice mindfulness? What are ways you can sign up?
Chill & Spill Group in the Rec Mondays at 9:30am and Wednesdays at 1:55pm.
200
This singer and mental health advocate publicly discussed her struggles with bipolar disorder and created the Born This Way Foundation.
Lady Gaga
300
True/False: Distraction coping such as listening to music, shopping, or scrolling social media are effective long-term coping skills.
False, distraction coping are effective in the short term.
300
Myth or Fact: Talking about suicide increases the chance a person will act on it.
Myth
Studies have shown that asking someone directly if they are having suicidal thoughts reduces the chance of them acting on their suicidal ideation.
300
Your roommate tells you they have an alcohol/drug use problem. What would you do?
Demonstrate empathy and understanding, be non-judgmental, recognize their bravery for sharing their problem, and urge them to seek TEAP support by going to Health & Wellness.
300
Who can provide support at work if your mental health has been interfering with your work performance?
Your supervisor or Human Resources
300
This Euphoria star has spoken candidly about depression and the importance of setting boundaries with fame.
Zendaya
400
This coping strategy (and form of psychotherapy) involves identifying negative thought patterns and challenging them with logic or evidence. It is often abbreviated as CBT.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Cognitive Restructuring
400
Myth or Fact: Approximately 12% of adults in the United States suffer from a mental illness.
Myth
A survey completed in 2024 found that 23.4% of adults in the United States have a mental illness. That's an estimated 59 million people!
(National Institute of Mental Health)
400
Your friend has been isolating, talking about bringing weapons to center and drawing and writing about killing people. What would you do?
Tell someone in charge immediately.
400
Daily Double!
This iconic singer has discussed the life challenges he's faced due to symptoms of OCD and ADHD. Occasionally dubbed as the "Prince of Pop", he's known for being a part of one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.
Justin Timberlake
500
This therapeutic practice is described as a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment.
Mindfulness
500
Myth or Fact: The average delay between the onset of mental illness symptoms and seeking treatment is 11 years.
Fact
Many people struggle for a significant period before seeking help. This is widely caused by the stigma associated with mental illness, as well as difficulty accessing resources.
(National Alliance on Mental Illness)
500
A close friend sends you a text message stating that they intend to harm themselves. What would you do?
Call them to let them know you care about them. Thank them for telling you and that you don't want them to harm themself. Ask them if they have a plan or intent to follow through. If they do, call the mobile crisis team or take them to get help at an emergency room or crisis center.
500
This organization is the largest mental health support organization in the country. They provide free mental health assistance through education, support groups, advocation, and crisis intervention.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) - nami.org
500
Regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time, this certified funny guy openly discussed his fight with addiction and described depression as "a ghost that follows me around." He passed in 2014.
Robin Williams
