Social and Emotional Jeopardy

Mental Health

100

True or False: Mental Health is just as important as physical health in a persons overall well being. 

TRUE!

200

Everyone feels nervous or worried sometimes, how do you know if you or a loved one might be experiencing an Anxiety Disorder?

Excessive anxiety or worry that occurs more days than not for a period of 6 months 

300

What are symptoms of depression?

Depressed mood, loss of interest/pleasure in activities, gaining or loosing weight, isolation, difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much, constant fatigue 

400

What is stigma? 

negative attitudes and beliefs toward

500

How can we end mental health stigma?

Sharing our stories, encouraging those around us to talk about their mental well being and seek supports 

Stress

100

True or False: All stress is bad stress

False 

200

In what ways can stress be helpful?

Stress signifies to the body that we need to take action. When stress levels are manageable, stress can keep us safe and make us feel motivated. 

Ex. A health amount of stress about a test, may make a student feel motivated to study. 

300

True or False: Unmanaged , prolonged stress can have harmful impacts on physical well being.  

True 

400

When someone experiences something stressful, the body responds in one of three ways. List the 3 possible responses to stress. 

Fight, flight or freeze 

500

Which neurochemicals play a role in the stress response? (name one)

Cortisol and norepinephrine

Coping

100

List 3 unhealthy coping skills

Isolating, eating too much or too little, sleeping too much or too little, substance use, avoidance, self harm 

200

List 3 healthy coping skills

Talking to someone you trust, listening to music, deep breathing, exercising, reading, journaling  

300

How does deep breathing help make you feel more calm? 

Deep breathing relaxes the nervous system

400

What is mindfulness? How can it support mental well being?

Using the 5 senses to be present in the moment, it allows the mind to relax and let go of unhelpful thoughts 

500

Unhealthy coping skills provide immediate relief, but have negative consequences. Give an example of a negative consequence of a coping skill

Multiple Correct Answers

Resources

100

Where can you go in the building if need support with your mental health?

Guidance/Student Services

200

How can you make an appointment to see your guidance counselor/ social worker?

youcanbookme.com, contact by email, utilize Mr. Fennessy to connect, 

300

Name 3 people you can reach out to from student services if you need support 

Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Puchner, Mrs. Turnball, Ms. Duffy, Ms. O'Brien, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Walters, Ms. Hall 

400

What is the phone number for the mental health crisis line?

988

500

What is the name of the app that allows you to instant message with a McHenry County mental health professional?

MC Help

Random

100

The state of Illinois created a new law allowing students to be excused for a mental health day. How many mental health days are you allowed each school year?

5

200

What is Mrs. Terry's dogs name?

Daisy

300

What is the name of the guidance secretary?

Mrs. Deutsch 

400

What is the new principal's name?

Mr. Segura 

500

What is Mrs. Meyer allergic to?

Peanuts