Mental Health Symptoms
Mental Health Professions
Positive Mental Health
Celebrities
100

This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect  us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be debilitating 

Anxiety

100

Name 2 types of professionals  that provide support to those who struggle with mental illness

What is a recreation therapist, psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist , nursing...

100

This is a type of meditation where you focus on the intenseness of what you are feeling or sensing at the moment

What is mindfulness

100

This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression

Ellen DeGeneres 

200

Name five types of symptoms characteristic of schizophrenia:

delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and the “negative” symptoms (e.g. flat affect, social isolation, etc).

200

After obtaining a degree in medicine, this professional will evaluate a patient’s mental condition along with their physical condition. In most states, they are allowed to prescribe medication.

What is a Psychiatrist

200

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...??

200

This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school

Michael Phelps

300

These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. The intensity of this symptom can go beyond normal limits. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack, breathing difficulties, sweating or they are dying

Panic attacks

300

These professionals typically obtain a Ph.D. and aid people with cognitive, emotional, and social needs. They observe, interpret, and record how people relate to one another and their environments.

What is a Psychologist

300

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


300

This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder - which is characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows.  

Beethoven 

400

This is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger. When you feel threatened, this automatic response is triggered and several physiological changes occur 

Fight-or-flight response

400

The main function of this professional is to aid in problem-solving, living arrangements and promote social change. They work with people to enhance their ability to function in society.

What is a Social Worker

400

Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.

Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else

400

This actor /comedian died in 2014 due to mental health issues

Robin Williams


500

This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and sadness)

Bipolar

500

Working under the supervision of a medical doctor, these professionals are able to perform psychological therapies, administer psychiatric medication, and day to day care, goal setting

What is a Psychiatric Nurse

500

What is the national suicide phone number and text number?

1800-273-TALK (8255)

Text: TX to 741741

500

This president of the United States suffered from depression and anxiety attacks. Hint: He originated from Illinois

Abraham Lincoln


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