Mental Health Trivia

Let's Be Real (Facts & Myths)

100

1 in 4 college students will be diagnosed with a mental illness

What is the rate of mental illness in college students? 

200

People can break out of mental illness if they try hard enough. 

What is a myth about mental illness

300

Therapy appointments, mental health days, and medication are all examples of treating ____

What is mental illness?

400

Although not guaranteed, if someone in your family has a mental illness, you will be at an increased risk.

Is mental illness hereditary?

500

Women are more likely to attempt suicide however this group of people are 4 times more likely to actually succeed. 

What are men? 

Would You Look At That? (Signs & 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)

What is bipolar disorder

200

Poor appetite, extreme fatigue, and social withdrawal are all symptoms of a common mental illness.

What is Depression? 

300

This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety, as well as flashbacks. It is common among those who have served in the military.

What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

400

This event is categorized by 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. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack.

What is a panic/anxiety attack?

500

Planning revenge on enemies, suddenly giving away personal objects, and deleting social media accounts are all warning signs in teenagers 13-17.

What are 3 signs someone may be contemplating suicide?

Treatment

100

A place you can go to receive counseling advice and helpful resources.

What is the Guidance Department? 

200

Meditate, take a walk, paint, take a long bath or shower, and exercising are all examples of what?

What is self-care?

300

Medication is the only way to treat mental illness, true or false

False

400

True or False- Admitting that you need help is a sign of weakness

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.

500

1-800-273-8255

What is the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline?

Who is That? (Name the Mental Health Professional)

100

This professional could be a case manager, intake worker, or counselor which have training in mental health through a social well-being lens

What is a social worker/councilor?

200

This professional has specialized training through medical school to prescript medication for mental illness

Who is a psychiatrist?

300

This person is the secretary who checks you in for appointments with the guidance councilors.

Who is Ms. Tucker?

400

Though not always seen as a mental health specialist, this professional is an emergency healthcare provider who is educated in many skills including CPR, giving patients oxygen, and helping others with treatments for asthma attacks and helping patients who may be experiencing panic attacks

What is an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

500

These ladies are Rainey McCullers' resident guidance councilors who help with college and future planning as well as offer social and emotional assistance. 

Who are Dr.Sparks and Ms. Jefferson?

Random Animal Trivia

100

This animal is the only animal with three hearts 

What is an octopus? 

200

This is the only animal with 4 knees

What is an elephant?

300

This is where the sweat glands on a cow are located. 

What is the nose?

400

A group of unicorns is called what...

What is a Blessing

500

These 3 animals sleep standing up

What are Cows, horses, and zebras?