Mental Health Disorders
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and fatigue.
What is depression
What famous book does Mrs. Gruwell introduce to her students about a Holocaust survivor
What is The Diary of Anne Frank
True or false: Anyone at any age can develop a mental illness.
What is true
What is the simple practice of slowly inhaling and exhaling helps reduce stress quickly.
What is deep breathing
What are the two main treatments for anxiety and depression
What is medication and therapy( psychotherapy)
This disorder often begins in childhood and is characterized by difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. (Must use complete name)
What is Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
Where does Mrs. Gruwell take her students for an educational field trip. (Specific museum name)
What is The Museum of Tolerance
This term describes the mental health practice of talking to a professional to manage emotions and behavior.
What is therapy/ counseling
Taking a short walk or exercising when stressed is an example of this coping strategy.
What is physical activity
What is the common name for an intense episode of fear with physical symptoms like a racing heart and sweating?
What is panic attack
A person with this eating disorder engages in binge eating followed by behaviors like vomiting, excessive exercise, or fasting.
What is bulimia nervosa
Who was the women who the students wrote letters to, and eventually came to visit Mrs Gruwells class
What is Miep Gies
Persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause anxiety, paired with repetitive behaviors to relieve it, are symptoms of this disorder.
What is OCD
Stress caused by putting things off until the last minute is linked to this habit.
What is procrastination?
Major depressive disorder requires that symptoms last at least this many consecutive weeks for a diagnosis.
What is two weeks
This is a chronic, disabling disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and difficulty distinguishing reality
What is schizophrenia
What historical event inspired the name "Freedom Writers"?
What is the Freedom Riders movement of the 1960s.
This is the broad field of study and practice dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.
What is Psychiatry or Psychology.
The ability to “bounce back” from stress and challenges is called this
What is resilience
What are the two types of stress
What is Eustress and distress
This severe form of depression, often associated with hormonal changes, is experienced by some women during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth.
What was the opening conflict at the very beginning of the film?
What is the LA riots
This term refers to the negative and unfair beliefs or stereotypes that society may have about people with mental health conditions.
What is stigma
When you stop and notice your thoughts, feelings, and body without judgment, you are practicing this stress-management technique.
What is mindfulness
What are the 5 main types of severe anxiety
What is Generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, OCD, Phobias, and PTSD