Mental Health
This simple act releases happy hormones called endorphins. What is it?
Smiling
These little creatures hold hands when sleeping so they don't drift apart
Otters
This condition involves persistent sadness, low energy, and lack of interest.
Depression
What is the most stolen food in the world?
Cheese
This skills means taking a break before acting when you feel overwhelmed.
Pausing/Taking Space
What hormone is known as the stress hormone?
Cortisol
This animal performs a "waggle dance" tell others where food is...
Bees
This type of anxiety disorder includes sudden intense episodes of fear and physical symptoms.
Panic Disorder
This animal can't jump, no matter how hard it tries.
Elephant
This written plan helps identify triggers and what to do when symptoms increase.
Safety Plan
Celebrating something small that you've accomplished today is practicing what skill?
Self-Compassion
When guinea pigs are happy, they jump straight up and wiggle mid-air. What is this called?
Popcorning
This condition involves difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
ADHD
How many slices of pizza are consumed in the United States every second?
350 slices (3 billion pizzas a year)
What is a way to build social supports when on the unit?
Talking to staff, attending groups, talking to peers
Your gut produces about 90% of this "feel good" chemical. What is it?
Serotonin
A group of flamingos is called a...
Flamboyance
This disorder includes periods of depression and periods of elevated mood.
Bipolar Disorder
In Japan, you can order this unusual pizza topping
Squid
This coping technique uses deep breathing, or sensory input to keep you in the moment.
Grounding/Mindfulness
When you use a coping skill before symptoms become severe, you are being __________?
Proactive
A baby hedgehog has a spiky name - what is it?
A hoglet
This disorder involves intrusive memories, avoidance, and hyperarousal following trauma.
PTSD
This animal's poo is cube shaped. What is the animal?
Wombat
Staying aware of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to prevent escalation is called what?
Self-Monitoring