Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
Would you look at that? (Signs and Symptoms)
Treatment
Help a brother out
Random Animal Facts
100

Mental Health Issues are rare

Myth. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability. Between 15 and 20 percent of the Canadian adolescent population suffers from a mental disorder at one time or another.

100

When you are angry this is a coping skill that helps you the most

______ fill in. 

examples:  journaling, running/working out, doing something with your hands, distraction, venting, listening to music

100
True or False- admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.
FALSE. Admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
100
Are you helping your friend if they come talk to you and you don't have any advice to give them?
Yes. By being open and letting them vent about what's going on, you are helping to alleviate their stress and get things off of their chest. You are not a professional (or maybe you are, who knows), and you can't expect to have all the answers. Sometimes just listening is all they need.
100
What is the only Animal with 4 knees?
Elephant
200

People with mental illnesses will not get better

Myth. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.

200

name an activity you can do with others to help cope with depression

_____ fill in. 

examples: go to the park, play a sport, talk grab coffee, work on a project together

200
Name 3 places/people you can go to on-campus to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.
Student Health Services, Personal Counselling, Your Don, Any other Don/ Head Resident, friends
200
True of false- If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
False. If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you than to lose a friend. If you think they are serious about attempting suicide, do not be afraid to call 911.
200
where on a cows body are the sweat glands located?
the nose
300

Mental health problems can be out of your control

Fact. The main risk factors for mental illness are genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.

300

What makes a coping skill a coping skill?

A. When you use it

B. Depends on the activity

C. Only if you are feeling angry 

D. I have no idea

300
True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful. Talk to a doctor about all of your different options.
300
True/ False- If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with them, you can cause your friend to get better when they are experiencing a mental health issue.
False. Temporarily you can make them feel better, but if there is an underlying cause making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. Sometimes helping a friend through something like this is challenging and frustrating because you cannot instantly make everything better. Being patient is key, and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything.
300
A blessing is the name given to a group of which magnificent creature?
Unicorn
400

I can't do anything for a person with a mental health problem.

 Friends and family can be important influences to help someone get the treatment and services they need by:

  • Reaching out and letting them know you are available to help
  • Helping them access mental health services
  • Learning and sharing the facts about mental health, especially if you hear something that isn't true
  • Treating them with respect, just as you would anyone else
  • Refusing to define them by their diagnosis or using labels such as "crazy"
400

Deep breathing is a coping skill you can use for 

A. Anger 

B. Anxiety 

C. Paranoia

D. All of the above

D. all of the above.

400
True of false- you need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
False. Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: if you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
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, go with them to appointments/ help them make appointments, show them that you care :), if it is serious tell someone, don't judge, ask someone for advice
400
How many hearts does an Octopus have?
3
500

A person can only have one mental health problem at a time.

Myth. Often mental health issues arise in a variety of forms.

500
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal
direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”/ personality changes or withdrawn behavior/ hoarding medication/ giving away prized possessions/ lack of interest in future plans/ isolation from friends and colleagues/ depression/
500
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What is the suicide text number?
500
Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help
They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems", it is hard to talk about, it makes them feel vulnerable, fear of being judged, stigma, don't know who to tell, don't think the problem is "serious enough", asking for help is "giving up", no resources available Facts: Your friends (and your don) will feel worse if you don't come talk to them if you need help/ need to talk. They are your friends (and your don) for a reason, and they don't want you to feel bad! don't be afraid to talk about it!
500
This amphibian soaks water into their body through the skin instead of drinking it.
What are frogs?
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