Mental Health Trivia

Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)

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.

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.

300

Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.

Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.

400

If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.

Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. 

500

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a type of psychotherapy helps a person learn how to recognize negative patterns of thought and replace them with healthier ways of thinking

FACT! 

Would you look at that? (Signs and Symptoms)

100

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

Bi-Polar Disorder

200

Name 3 symptoms of Depression

feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or sleeping patterns persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed

300

This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

400

What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe?

Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack

500

THIS DISORDER IS CHARACTERIZED BY DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AS WELL AS FLASHBACKS. IT IS COMMON AMONG VICTIMS OF CRIMES AND PEOPLE IN THE MILITARY.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Treatment

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.

200

Name 3 people you can talk to/things you can do when having increased mental health symptoms. 

Calling/Talking to Co-Mans Staff, Therapist, psychiatrist, family, friends. Calling staff pager, crisis number, utilizing coping skills. 

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.

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.

500

Name two different kinds of therapy treatments.

-CBT

-DBT

-Psychodynamic

-Gestalt

-Behavioral

Helping Hand

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 can't expect to have all the answers. Sometimes just listening is all they need.

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.

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.

400

Name 3 things you can do to help a friend when experiencing increased mental health symptoms.

Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, show them that you care, don't judge. 

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.

Riddles/Random Facts

100

What can you catch but not throw?

A cold

200

What goes around the world but stays in a corner

A stamp

300

What kind of room has no doors or windows?

A mushroom

400

How many hearts does an Octopus have?

3

500

True or False: When you breathe through your nose, your nostrils only work one at a time. 

True!