Stress
Who is more prone to stress? Men or women?
Women
When someone has difficulty with attention and hyperactivity, they might have a diagnosis of...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
When is mental health awareness month observed?
May
Which vitamin is known as the "sunshine vitamin"?
Vitamin D
Sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early?
Insomnia
Frequent stress decreases your ______, making it easier to get sick.
Immune System
Which disorder is associated with flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety after trauma?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What color is the ribbon for mental health awareness?
Green
An activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.
Hobby
Which neurotransmitter in the brain is linked to happiness?
Serotonin
What are the three main types of responses to stress?
Flight, Fight, Freeze
What is the most common mental health condition in the U.S.?
Anxiety disorders
How many people in the world will be diagnosed or affected by a mental health disorder in their lives?
A. 50%
B. 1/4
C. 2/3
D. 3/4
B. 1/4
How much physical activity is needed on average for an adult?
Approximately 30 minutes a day.
A movement disorder that can develop if you take an antipsychotic medication and/or other types of medications, typically characterized by involuntary twitching/movements.
Tardive Dyskinesia
What is one (or both) of two hormones released when the body/brain experience stress?
1. Adrenaline
2. Cortisol
What mental health condition involves intrusive thoughts and compulsions?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes that society holds towards individuals with mental health conditions, often leading to discrimination and social exclusion.
Mental Health Stigma
What is the range of recommended amount of sleep for adults?
7-9 hours
What is the final stage of sleep, and crucial for brain function and emotional regulation?
Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep
A normal blood pressure for an adult is under ____.
120/80
What is the biggest difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorder?
Bipolar I: full manic episodes, lasting days or longer
Bipolar II: hypomanic episodes, less severe than mania
The emotional, psychological, and sometimes physical impact of traumatic experiences that are passed down from one generation to the next, affecting individuals who did not directly experience the original trauma.
Generational Trauma
What are the 6 domains of self-care?
1. Physical
2. Social
3. Emotional
4. Occupational
5. Spiritual
6. Cognitive
Which two parts of the brain are most impacted by trauma?
1. Amygdala
2. Prefrontal Cortex