Mental Health & Performance
A foundational component of well-being, today's college athlete's struggle to get healthy amounts of this, which can improve performance, mood and functioning dramatically.
Sleep
Which music artist wore a meat dress to the Grammy's in 2010?
Lady Gaga
Name the Olympic male swimmer who has spoken about his mental health issues.
Michael Phelps has spoken about his depression and ADHD
What is the number one substance abused on college campuses
Alcohol
What is my name and position here a t Blackberry?
Alyssa, recreational Therapist
A key component of our stress response systems, athletes have reported to feeling too much of this prior to or during competitions, causing them to worry, withdraw and affecting their play.
What is anxiety
This pop artist recently lost the rights to her music, as well as wrote the songs,"22" and "You belong with me"
Taylor Swift
Name the Olympic American Gymnast who spoke about her mental health issues
Simone Biles has spoken about her anxiety
Mental health __________ is when a person is viewed in a negative way for having a mental health diagnosis.
Stigma
A group of individuals including parents, siblings and other relatives
Family
Providing a great combination of resting, stretching and mindful breathing, this ancient practice has both physical and mental benefits.
Yoga
Michael Jackson was known as the King of ______
Pop
This organization has a whole website and national hotline for providing resources for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
What mental health diagnosis is seen the most at college counseling centers or early stages growing up in school?
Anxiety
A group of individuals with similar experiences and characteristics
Peers/ friends
Proven to decrease activity in the parts of the brain responsible for deep thoughts and worry, utilizing________ before practice or a competition can help athletes improve focus and performance as well as reduce anxiety and/or stress.
Meditation or mindfulness or deep breathing.
What is Ice Cube's real name?
O'Shea Jackson
This professional athlete wrote a blog on his mental health struggles called, "Everyone is going through something." He is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He is a five-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 201
Kevin Love
Name the 2 parts of the autonomic nervous system that are responsible for the fight, flight and freeze and the calming response (rest and digest).
The___________nervous system
and The________nervous system
sympathetic- fight,flight freeze
parasympathetic- calming
A person trained to giver guidance. Example, Nyree, Brittany, Alisha, Dawilka, David...
Counselor or Therapist or Social Worker
One tool in a mental health toolkit, athletes use this activity to get thoughts out of their heads, as well as to communicate patterns of their thoughts with therapists, coaches, trainers, etc.
Journaling, writing, poetry
Andre Young is better known as which hip hop artist?
Dr. Dre
This WNBA star has spoken about her mental health issues. She has played basketball at the University of Texas at Austin and now plays in the Perth Lynx of the Women's National Basketball League
Imani Boyette
T/F Males attempt suicide more often than females do
False
Individuals who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice
Support group or Network