True or False
Suicides can trigger "copy cat" attempts
True
While copycat suicides are not as common as feared, the existence of suicide clusters has been confirmed by studies launched by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These are most commonly seen in people under the age of 25.
This percentage of mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old
A. 20%
B. 35%
C. 50%
C - 50%
Sustained stress leads to elevated this, also known as the stress hormone
Cortisol
This famous Olympian is diagnosed with ADHD.
Michael Phelps
Suicides peak during holidays
False - Suicides are lowest in December and peak in the spring
Suicide is ranked as this as cause of death in the U.S. (i.e. from 1 to 10)
10th - For people ages 35 to 54, it ranks fourth, and for 10- to 34-year-olds, second.
This is the body’s response to physical or emotional demands
Stress
This Star Wars star has been diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder.
Carrie Fischer
Suicide is more common among whites in the U.S. than blacks, Asians, or Hispanics
True
This is the most common method of suicide in the U.S.
Fire arms
A bipolar disorder is made of up depression and this other disorder?
Mania
This famous children's book author has dealt with clinical depression in their life? Hint: this series of books was also turned into several movies.
J.K. Rowling
In 2018, teens were the highest risk group or suicide
False - At particularly high risk are adults between 45 and 54
This percentage of the world’s population will suffer from a mental health condition at some stage in their life.
A. 30%
B. 44%
C. 50%
A - 30%
Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations describes what mental health disorder?
Anxiety
This member of the royal family struggled with a severe eating disorder.
Princess Diana
Suicide rates climb with altitude
True - Suicide rates are about 70% higher in regions 2,000 m in elevation, for example, compared to at sea level
RU OK Day originated in this country
A. Australia
B. Canada
C. United States
A - Australia
Suicidal thoughts are often a symptom of depression. CBT, used in conjunction with medication, has been proven effective in treating depression. CBT stands for this
Cognitive behavioral therapy
This month holds World Mental Health Day. Bonus: What year was this day first celebrated?
It was first celebrated on October 10, 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.