Statistics
This disorder, characterized by the excessive fear it causes, is the most prevalent mental disorder in the US, with 19.1% of US adults having it.
Anxiety
When given the abbreviation of the mental health disorder, say the full name of it: PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This famous country singer, born in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Grammy-nominated for her song 'Jolene,' was diagnosed with clinical depression in the 80s.
Dolly Parton
Myth: Most people in this age group do not have mental health problems and are instead experiencing the effects of their hormones.
Teenagers
This activity, which involves various stretches intended to ground you and help you meditate, comes from Hindu tradition.
Yoga
This age group of adults has the highest rate of mental illness in the US, with 36.2% of them being diagnosed with a disorder (do not list years, say a group).
Young adults
When given the abbreviation of the mental health disorder, say the full name of it: OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This famous swimmer who represented Team USA in various Olympics games was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a young child.
Michael Phelps
Myth: people with mental illness have low ______ and therefore cannot do well in school.
Intelligence
Often called CBT, this form of counseling that targets harmful behaviors and ways of thinking and attempts to reduce them by introducing practical coping methods.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This percentage of adults in the US deal with a diagnosed mental health disorder.
20%
When given the abbreviation of the mental health disorder, say the full name of it: BPD
Borderline Personality Disorder
This lead singer of a famous heavy metal band, known for his songs "Paranoid" and "Crazy Train," has been dealing with bipolar disorder for his entire life.
Ozzy Ozbourne
Myth: this form of mental health treatment is far more superior than therapy.
Medication
This month was established as the US Mental Health Awareness Month by Barack Obama in 2013.
May
50% of all mental health disorders start at this age.
14
When given the abbreviation of the mental health disorder, say the full name of it: MDD
Major Depression Disorder
His 2017 song, named after the Suicide Prevention Line, with Alessia Cara and Khalid raised awareness for people struggling with depression and other mental health disorders.
Logic
Myth: every person with this disorder needs to be clean and organized all of the time.
OCD
In the 54321 technique, which helps people calm down by having them focus on their five senses, this sense is identified in three different ways.
Hearing
This country has the highest rate of diagnosed depression, with 6.61% of its population dealing with the disorder.
Greenland
When given the abbreviation of the mental health disorder, say the full name of it: ODD
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
This actor, having many notable roles since the 80s, has continued the work of his late mother, Patty Duke in destigmatizing mental disorders like bipolar disorder.
Sean Astin
Myth: This disorder is not a mental health issue and is instead the product of personal weakness and inability to self-control.
Substance Abuse Disorder
More commonly known as Ritalin, this is the most common prescription medication for people with ADHD.
Methylphenidate