1 in __ Americans will experience a mental health disorder in a given year
What is 1 in 5
This is the most common mental health disorder in high school students
What is Anxiety
Most adults need this many hours of sleep a night
What is 8 hours
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.
This controversial daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression
Who is Ellen Degeneres
Percentage of people with mental illness experience stigma or are discriminated against because of it: 5% 20% 50% or 90%
What is 90%
This common mental health disorder affects 13% of all teens and is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, guilt, irritability, and loss of interest in hobbies or activities
What is depression?
This self-care practice involves spending time away from screens to help improve mental well-being.
What is unplugging (or taking a break from technology)?
What are 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...??
This artist released a song with the title of the National Suicide Hotline Number. Through lyrics, this artist speaks directly to those who are considering suicide, reducing stigma and reminding listeners that it’s okay to ask for help.
Who is Logic
Name a feeling that stigma causes people with mental health disorders to feel
What is shame, not good enough, loneliness
Alcohol, marijuana and prescription medication misuse are all potentially part of this mental health challenge/Dx
What is substance use disorder
List 4 examples of self-care people engage in
Journaling, Walking, Exercise, Eating Food, Music, Talking To People, Meditation, Deep Breathing, Good Sleep Hygiene, Taking a Shower/Bath, Seeking Professional Support.
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
This English singer, songwriter, and TV personality who has sang hits such as "Crazy Train" and "Paranoid" has opened up about his struggles with bipolar disorder.
Who is Ozzy Osbourne
This country has the highest rate of mental health disorders in the world
What is the U.S.
Bulimia, anorexia, and body dysmorphia are examples of this group of mental illnesses that affects 5% of teens
What are eating disorders
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is meditation
This approach to counseling focuses on thought processes and behaviors and how they both interact?
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Despite success in both music and acting, this celebrity spoke openly in 2016 about struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. “My own trauma in my life has helped me to understand the trauma of others.”
Who is Lady Gaga
This percentage of people with mental health issues won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health: 5% 20% 60% or 90%
What is 60%
Percentage of teens who get support for their mental health
What is 19%
Having enough of this vitamin, which we can get from the sun, helps maintain bone strength, fight diseases and cancer, lose weight, and stay happy.
What is Vitamin D
Positive thinkers and those who are able to adapt to stress and changes of life have a strong level of _____.
What is resilience?
They are one of the more outspoken celebrities known to advocate for mental illness after a rough battle with bulimia, bipolar disorder, and drug addiction.
They even recently produced a mental health documentary, “Beyond Silence,” giving a detailed view of their struggles and road to recovery.
Who is Demi Lovato