Identity
Gratitude
Biological Basis
Self-Care
Stigma
100
True or False: Each person can only have one identity.
False; our identities can include all the different roles we play in our everyday lives--friend, daughter/son, student, etc.
100
Name one thing you are thankful for.
100
What is this a picture of?
A: The brain! PET scans of the brain, showing levels of activity (more in not depressed brain).
100
What is breathing in called? What is breathing out called?
Inhale, exhale.
100
What is stigma? Is mental health stigmatized?
A: Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). [mayo] Yes.
200
What is self-esteem?
A person's overall subjective sense of personal worth or value.
200
Name one way to express gratitude.
Write a thank you note, keep a gratitude journal, meditate.
200
What are hormones or neurotransmitters? Name an example of one and what it does.
A: Cortisol = stress (hormone). Dopamine = pleasure (neurotransmitter).
200
Name 3 yoga poses and show or tell us how to do it (bonus points for showing!).
200
Fact or myth? People can recover from mental illness.
A: FACT. Many people can and do recover, with the support of professional help, friends, family, and getting back to normal life (work, school). Though some tend to persist.
300
Name one sign of healthy self-esteem.
Avoid dwelling on things you can't change, ask for help when you need it, feel confident, see failure as a learning opportunity, can say "no" to others.
300
True or False: Gratitude has long-lasting positive effects on the brain.
True
300
Does genetics affect mental health? (yes/no) Name three factors that affect one’s mental health.
A: Yes, certain genes shown to be linked to mental health disorders. Any factors that are environmental or biological (friends, sports, etc.).
300
This act of self-care involves writing our thoughts down on paper.
Journaling
300
How common are mental health problems? (give a percentage)
A: Each year, mental health problems affect 1 in 4 people.
400
True or False: Our personalities do not change much over the course of our lifetime.
True; although personality traits remain relatively the same, the way they're expressed can change.
400
Name one nice thing someone else did for you this week.
400
What is seasonal affective disorder?
A: A mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs at the same time every year. Sadness, usually in the winter. It’s only been characterized relatively recently.
400
A natural way to increase feelings of happiness and energy is to ______.
Exercise
400
Fact or myth? Peoples’ personalities lead them to have mental health problems. They can just snap out of it if they try hard enough.
A: NOT A FACT. There are several reasons for mental health problems which have nothing to do with being lazy or “not trying hard enough” - these include biologic factors and life experiences.
500
Why is identity important?
It acts like a map, showing us all of the places we’ve been and pointing us in the direction that we want to go. It gives us purpose.
500
Name one nice thing you did for someone else this week.
500
Biology and mental health, though often viewed as separate topics, are actually really connected. Name some ways that you’ve seen in your daily life or that you know of which tells us this.
500
What are some things you do (or should do) when you’re having a stressful day at school? What are ways to reduce school stress?
500
Mental health conditions disproportionately affect certain groups based on characteristics such as gender and race. What are some trends you believe exist and/or what are some reasons why this happens?
A: Cost, low perceived need, prejudice/discrimination, structural barriers, concerns over effectiveness. Women during COVID-19, minorities (Black/Hispanic).
