Mental Health Terms
What is stress?
The body’s reaction to any change requires a response.
The body’s reaction with a physical, mental, and,/or emotional response.
A normal part of life.
Which of the following can help with anxiety?
A) Exercise
B) Mindfulness
C) Breathing exercises
D) All of the above
All of the above
Since which year has Laurier been an IB School?
2007
What event did Mind Over Matter have that made you search for clues to questions around the school?
Scavenger hunt
What is defined by a sudden feeling of fear, an increased heart rate and increased rate of breathing when no danger to oneself is present?
Panic Attack
What is self-care?
Putting your needs first and caring for yourself.
If someone is struggling with anxiety, they should talk to someone they trust about it.
True
False
True
In what year was Laurier founded?
1965
What did Mind Over Matter do for Halloween last year?
Halloween TV special night
Smelling chocolate can make you feel relaxed.
True
False
True
What is mental health and wellness?
Affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps us determine how we can handle stress.
What are ways to boost self-esteem and confidence?
Focusing on the positives and taking a social media break.
Being open to compliments and identifying your strengths and areas of opportunity.
Avoiding negative self-talk and expressing your values and beliefs without others influencing change.
Which of the following is NOT a Laurier alumnus?
Dianne Buckner (Dragon’s Den host)
Joel Ward (former NHL hockey player)
Daniel Mullings (basketball player)
Shaun Suisham (NFL player)
Shaun Suisham (NFL player)
What was the name of Mind Over Matter’s event where you could doodle and write positive messages in chalk?
Chalk and Chill
Poor mental health increases the risk of chronic physical conditions like:
Stroke
Cancer
Heart disease
All of the above
All of the above
What is anxiety?
A feeling and Survival instinct.
The natural response to stressful situations
It is a feeling of fear and/or worry about what is about to come or what has happened
Medication is the only form of treatment for mental illnesses.
True
False
False
Who is our superintendent?
John Currie
What is the point of Wellness Week?
To raise awareness on mental health
Which Grammy award winner shared that she suffers from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and said: “I have a mental illness, I struggle with that mental illness every day”?
Lady Gaga
What is assertiveness?
The ability to express your thoughts, beliefs, and opinions.
Name a reason that may deter someone from receiving support or treatment for mental health issues.
Stigma surrounding mental health
Lack of knowledge about support systems
Unable to trust strangers or friends with their issues
Unable to pay for certain services
They feel like they can do it all on their own or denial
They feel like nothing can help them/ Hopelessness
A mental illness (ex. severe anxiety)
Which of the following had been one of Laurier’s principals?
John McGreen
Marios Tenentes
Kaile Ambrose
Roger Lume
Marios Tenentes
What hasn’t Mind Over Matter done?
Give out stress balls
Leave positive sticky notes on lockers
Cookie decorating contest
Create virtual Valentine’s Day cards
Cookie decorating contest
Half of all mental illnesses occur before a person turns ___ years old, and 75% begin before age 24.
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