Mental Health Basic
What does “self-care” mean?
Activities that support your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
What is the concept of “learned helplessness” in psychology?
A condition where a person believes they have no control over their situation due to repeated negative experiences, leading to passivity
What’s a common physical sign of anxiety?
Rapid heartbeat or sweating
What’s one reason someone might resist setting boundaries?
Fear of rejection or avoiding conflict
I’m always in front of you but can’t be seen. What am I?
Answer: The future
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists can prescribe medication; psychologists typically provide therapy.
What’s the term for feeling disconnected from your body or surroundings?
Dissociation
What’s one sign that someone may be masking their distress?
Acting overly cheerful or saying “I’m fine” too often
What’s a common emotional barrier that makes it hard to ask for help?
Shame
I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can’t go outside. What am I?
Answer: A keyboard
True or False: Mental health only refers to the absence of mental illness.
False.
What’s one reason people struggle to take their medication consistently?
Side effects, stigma, or forgetfulness
What’s a sign that someone may be dissociating?
Feeling detached from reality or their own body
What’s one reason someone might avoid celebrating small wins?
Believing they’re not “big enough” to matter
I’m not alive, but I grow. I don’t have lungs, but I need air. I don’t have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
Answer: Fire
What is mindfulness?
Paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
What does the term “neurodivergent” refer to?
People whose brain functions differ from the typical, such as ADHD or autism
What’s a physical sign of chronic stress?
Muscle tension or headaches
What’s a subtle roadblock that can show up as “I’m fine” or “I don’t need help anymore”?
Denial or avoidance of deeper issues
The more you have of me, the less you see. What am I?
Darkness
What is emotional intelligence?
The ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions
What is the term for the psychological defense mechanism where a person attributes their own unacceptable thoughts to others?
Projection
What’s one emotional sign that someone may be struggling with depression?
Persistent sadness or hopelessness
What’s the term for repeating harmful patterns despite knowing they’re unhealthy?
Self-sabotage
I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I have no body, but I come alive with wind. What am I?
An ECHO