Mental Health Facts
31.9% of teens are estimated to have an anxiety disorder (13 million teens).
What percentage of teens use social media?
95% teens utilize some form of social media.
3 negative coping skills
substance use, isolating, self harm, " sleeping it off," overeating/ under-eating, starting fights with others, lack of hygiene, denying the problem/procrastinating
Name one thing that can help when you are angry
take a break, breathe, move your body, talk to someone
How many players are on the court for one basketball team at a time?
5
True or False: Depression Disorder is for people who are "Sad or Upset"?
False: A depression diagnosis is made when at least five of the following symptoms occur nearly every day for at least two weeks:
What is it called when you deliberately stay away from most people?
Isolating
Name 3 positive coping skills
exercise, talking with therapist/counselor, doodle/draw, go on a walk, dance, sing, meditation, deep breathing, clean/organize, set boundaries, write letter, narrative writing, ( there's many more)
What is one sign that your body might be stressed?
How many points is a free throw worth?
1
What is the most common mental health disorder in the U.S?
Depression
If your friend says, "i'm fine" but looks upset what should you do?
Check in with them
True or False: Coping Skills work overnight?
False: Engaging in healthy coping skills are an investment into overall health. Practicing positive coping skills can have an immediate benefit, but they also have a positive accumulative benefit. And, like with any activity, one does improve performance over time. For example - deep breathing exercises. Over time, a person gets better with practice
What's the difference between a thought and a fact?
A thought is an interpretation or idea; a fact can be objectively verified.
What is magic johnson's real name?
Earvin Johnson Jr.
True or False: If someone in your family has a mental illness, you will also be diagnosed with a mental illness.
False. Although some illnesses seem to have a genetic link, just because someone in your family has a mental illness does not mean that you will have one, too. Everybody has their own genetic makeup and you are an individual.
If your friend tells you something private, when might it be appropriate to tell an adult?
If they are in danger or there is safety concerns
What chemical is released in our brains when we exercise?
Endorphins
If you can't control what someone else does, what can you control?
our own actions, choices, and responses
Who won the NBA championship in 2005?
San Antonio Spurs
True or False: Video games cause mental illness.
False. Video games do not cause mental illness, but too much screen time can have a negative impact on your mental health - so try to limit the amount of time you spend on your screens.
What should you do if you feel left out?
Reach out to a friend and communicate how I feel
Do you actually practice your coping skills? or do you say you just "do". If so, what is your favorite coping skills and what is your least favorite?
Open-Ended
What's one thing you can do when you make a mistake instead of beating yourself up?
Learn from it, try again, or practice self-compassion
Who holds the record for the most points in basketball?
Lebron James