Shame Cycle
Suicidal Ideation
Macros/Micros
General Mental Health Knowledge
About MEEE
100
Give an example of the thoughts that could stem from the shame response.
Instead of thinking, "I made a mistake," we think, "There is something wrong with me."
Common thoughts include:
- "I'm not good enough."
- "I'm a failure."
- "People will reject me if they know the real me."
100
What are some of the stigmas surrounding suicide?
- Being "selfish": People often falsely accuse those who struggle of not caring about others.
- Being "weak": Society sometimes views deep emotional pain as a lack of mental toughness.
100
What is a macronutrient?
Nutrients that we need in a larger quantity + help provide your body w/ energy.
100
This term describes noticing and naming what is happening in the present moment without immediately judging it.
Mindfulness
100
What is my favorite NFL team?
KANSAS CITY CHIEEEEFFFS! (Pre-Taylor Swift)
200
Describe the difference between shame and guilt.
Shame: Shame is a painful emotion that attacks our core identity because the emotion focuses on who we are as a person. shame tells us that we are inherently flawed, unworthy, or defective as a person.
Guilt: Guilt is feeling bad about a specific action that you did. Guilt leads us to feeling responsible for a wrongdoing.
200
True or False: Suicidal thoughts are considered common.
True. In 2025, 13.9 million adults aged 18 or older had serious thoughts of suicide, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). That’s roughly 5.3% of the adult population.
200
What is a micronutrient?
Essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs. They do not provide the body w/ energy, but do provide the body with the essential pieces to conduct necessary reactions/processes.
200
What concept describes the emotional and physiological zone in which a person can experience stress while still being able to think clearly, regulate emotions, and respond effectively?
Window of Tolerance
200
What sport do I play presently?
Golf! (Extra point if you said Kickball) 
300
Shame is focused on the _________, while guilt is focused on the __________.
Shame is focused on the self, while guilt is focused on the behavior.
300
What is the difference between passive and active suicidal ideation?
- Passive suicidal ideation occurs when someone has thoughts of death without a clear plan or intent to end their own life.
- Active suicidal ideation is when an individual’s suicidal thoughts turn into suicidal planning. People who experience active suicidal ideation become motivated to create an action plan to commit self-harm. Active suicidal ideation usually requires emergency treatment.
300
What foods can we find B vitamins in? (Need to name at least two!)
- Meat*
- Fish*
- Dairy* + eggs*
- Grains (fortified bfast cereals*)
- Leafy greens
300
Racing thoughts, panic, agitation, and feeling on edge are associated with this state, while numbness, shutdown, disconnection, and low energy are associated with its opposite.
Hyperarousal and Hypoarousal
300
Where did I go to school for my freshman year of college?
University of Washington
400
How is guilt adaptive?
Adaptive - helps us engage In pro-social skills like apologizing and redirecting behavior next time.
400
Besides depression, which disorders have higher suicide rates?
Bipolar Disorder, psychotic disorders like Schizophrenia, substance use disorders, Anorexia Nervosa, Borderline Personality Disorder.
400
What foods contain vitamin C? (Need to name at least two!)
- Citrus Fruits: Oranges, lemons, grapefruits
- Vegetables: Bell peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, and leafy greens
- Other Fruits: Strawberries, kiwis, guavas and papayas
400
This part of the nervous system activates the body's fight-or-flight response.
Sympathetic nervous system
400
What is my favorite book series?
A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR)
500
Name each part of the shame cycle.
500
What is the difference between suicidal ideation and OCD harming yourself thoughts?
SI: Intent
OCD: Intrusive, unwanted, no intent.
500
What foods contain vitamin K?
Leafy greens (kale, spinach, collards), broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage
500
This brain structure plays an important role in detecting potential threats and initiating fear responses.
Amygdala
500
Which Taylor Swift album is my favorite?
The Tortured Poets Department