Fact or Myth
People with mental health problems are violent and often unpredictable.
Myth, many individuals with mental health problems are no more violent than anyone else. In fact, individuals with severe mental illness are 10x more likely to be victims of violent crimes than others.
What percentage of college students struggle with day-to-day functions because of depression?
30%
This mental condition causes people to interpret reality abnormally. It may result in a combination of hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior that impairs daily functioning.
Schizophrenia
The ideal amount of sleep a person age 18+ should be getting every night.
7-9 hours
What month is Mental Health Awareness Month?
May
Women are more likely than men to have received any mental health treatment.
Fact, according to data from the National Health Interview Survey, among adults 18-44, women are more likely to receive any mental health treatment.
Black American adults are more likely to experience mental health problems by what percentage?
20%
Once a person reaches early adulthood, does the risk of developing OCD increase or decrease?
The risk decreases, but overall, one is most at risk for developing OCD during late adolescence.
Engaging in ____ can help relieve stress.
physical activity
What day in September is World Suicide Prevention Day?
Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death among people 15-34 in the U.S.
Myth, it is the second.
The Most common mental health condition among students is...
Anxiety
What percentage of people ages 12-25 face eating disorders?
95%
30 million people in the U.S. alone have eating disorders.
Name two ways to preserve your mental health.
Setting boundaries with people, taking time to rest/take breaks, engaging in mindfulness practices, staying hydrated and fed, etc.
What number can you dial to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline?
988
Depression is the most stigmatized mental health diagnosis.
Myth, schizophrenia is considered the most stigmatized mental health diagnosis.
1 in __ U.S. adults lives with a mental illness.
5
How many subtypes of depression are there?
There are 8 subtypes of depression: Depressive Episode, Recurrent Depression, Atypical Depression, Dysthymia, Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and Postpartum Depression.
What is self-care?
APA defines it as “providing adequate attention to one’s own physical and psychological wellness.”
NIH defines it as “a person’s attempts to promote optimal health, prevent illness, detect symptoms at an early date, and manage chronic illness.”
What is the chemical released in the brain that makes you feel good?
Dopamine