True or false: The mental health spectrum includes the extremes of being unaware of having an issue to intentionally ignoring help. *Think back to what you remember from mentimeter*
True.
True or false: Thinking you have a daily challenge with nervousness or anxiety means you can diagnose yourself with an anxiety disorder.
False. You can have a suspicion that the issue is more serious, but you cannot self diagnose this.
True or false: All developmental differences/disabilities significantly alter ones ability to function well in the world.
False. There is a spectrum of severity of these conditions.
What is the number to the suicide prevention hotline?
What is 988.
Riddle: What musical artist do these two images represent?
Who is 2Hollis (Holly)
True or false: The middle of the mental health spectrum is "needs constant assistance to balance".
False.
This mental health condition includes symptoms such as inability to control worries, repetitive behaviors that interfere with getting things done, intrusive thoughts.
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
What does the term ADHD stand for?
*daily double: what are 2 of its main characteristics and what are 2 of the gifts that come with this developmental difference*
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Possible characteristics include: forget or lose things a lot, trouble organizing or finishing a task, impulsivity, etc.
Gifts of this developmental difference include: enhanced creativity, heightened intuition, greater emotional sensitivity, etc.
True or false: Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress.
In what species do males give birth to their young?
What is seahorses.
What is at the middle of the mental health spectrum?
What is "uses resources to balance".
This mental health condition/disorder involves symptoms such as intense fear of judgement, rejection, humiliation in social settings, possible panic attacks, and avoiding socializing.
What is social anxiety disorder.
What are 3-4 of the outlets that people use to try and diagnose themselves or others?
The internet, youtube, online quizzes, social media, influencers, friends, family, etc.
What is good stress? What is bad stress?
What is the only food that does not expire?
What is honey.
What is the more desirable spot to be on the mental health spectrum?
What is "no stressors" or "doesn't have a mental health challenge/issue".
What is major depressive disorder.
What is the difference between feeling anxious and having an anxiety disorder?
Feeling anxious has a start and ending point. One can typically move on from that emotional state. Other emotions similar to feeling anxious are: nervous, doubtful, overwhelmed, uneasy concerned.
Anxiety disorders are intense and disproportional emotional responses, interfere with daily life, and are very difficult to manage.
What word was named the 2024 Oxford Word of the Year, most often used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha?
What is brain rot.
True or False: A student has a mental health challenge/issue. They meet with school counselors occasionally and use coping skills like sports and art. This qualifies as the student needing constant assistance to balance.
Explain your answer.
False. This corresponds to the student using resources to balance. They have coping skills and use resources when needed. Needing constant assistance would require more round-the-clock type of care.
What criteria need to be met for a mental health challenge to be considered a disorder?
1. The symptoms become unmanageable and interfere with daily functioning.
2. The symptoms are persistent over time.
3. The issues are more severe than just passing emotional states.
What are the two categories that influence whether or not you develop a mental health disorder?
Nature (genetic predisposition)
Nurture (the environment around you)
What are 3-4 things that might signal to you that either you or a friend is experiencing depression and potential suicidal thoughts?
*Extra 100: What can you do to help? What can you not do?*
What is Eminems real name?
What is Marshall Mathers.