The part of the brain responsible for learning and memory
What is the hippocampus?
100
The economic cost of mental health to Canada.
What is $50 billion?
100
A great enough level feeling of worry or unease to interfere with everyday activities
What is anxiety?
100
Name one physical activity you could do
What is sports, running, yoga, swimming, etc.
200
The part of the brain responsible for basic functions (breathing, swallowing and heartbeat)
What is the brain stem?
200
Weight of the average brain
What is 3lbs or 1.4kg?
200
Long-lasting feelings sadness, hopelessness or guilt for an extended period of time
What is depression?
200
Name two ways we can take care of our physical bodies
What is eating healthy, drinking water, sleeping enough, exercising, being in nature, etc.
300
The part of the brain that joins both hemispheres
What is the corpus collosum?
300
Percentage of Canadians who will experience a mental illness in their lifetime
What is 20%?
300
When someone experiences intense worrying about social situations, like having to go to school or having to speak in class.
What is social phobia?
300
Daily Double! In 2 minutes name as many ways as possible to take a break. At the end whoever has the most ideas that the other team doesn't have wins!
What is colouring, writing, watching tv, napping, read, paint, draw, take a bath, etc.
400
The part of the brain responsible for movement
What is basal ganglia?
400
The number of neurons in the brain
What is 10 billion?
400
Kids with this have difficult to pay attention and are hyperactive, which means they might have trouble sitting still
What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?
400
Name four people you could talk to if you're having difficulties or feeling upset
What is parent, siblings, friends, teachers, coaches, family, Kids Help Phone, doctor, etc.
500
The part of the brain responsible for thought, language and problem solving
What is the cerebral cortex?
500
The number of children in Canada that receive mental health services that need it.
What is 1 in 5?
500
A child with this might have trouble understanding what emotions look like and what another person is thinking. They might act in a way that seems unusual, and it can be hard to understand why they're doing it.
What is autism spectrum disorder?
500
Name 3 signs it's time for you to take a break
What is feeling overwhelmed, scared, angry, sad; can't sleep, eat, focus, etc.