Stats
1 in 5 youth will experience this each year.
Mental Health Problem
Having a routine, getting physical activity, eating balanced, getting enough sleep, etc. are examples of?
Ways to maintain your mental and physical health (or healthy coping skills).
Mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health
True. These impact each other and are heavily intertwined.
Do we sneeze when we sleep?
Nope
What goes up but never comes down?
Your age
The 2nd leading cause of death among youth ages 15-24.
Suicide.
The topic of suicide can be overwhelming, but suicide prevention starts with noticing and sharing. We can all make a difference by talking and being more open about mental health.
Asking yourself questions like: "what am I feeling?", "what might my body and mind need right now?", etc. are examples of?
Checking-in with yourself or making a self-care plan. This could also be considered being self-aware or practicing mindfulness.
Once you have a mental health disorder, you will always have it.
False
True or False - your tonsils can grow back if there is remaining tissue after a removal?
True
You see a boat filled with people, yet there isnt a single person on board.
All of the people on the boat are married.
These people are the ones youth report wanting to talk to most when they're having a tough time.
Friends/Peers
Your body's natural reaction to change or anything that you perceive as a challenge or threat.
Stress
People with mental illness cannot be happy or healthy.
False. Just like physical health, people can develop coping skills to live a fulfilling life.
Most toilet paper in France is what color?
Pink
What has a thumb and 4 fingers, but is not a hand?
A glove
61.5% of youth report that THIS is one of the biggest things that stops them from reaching out for help when struggling.
Not knowing where to go.
"Its all in your head", "just stop worrying", "look on the bright side...", or "some people have it a lot worse" are all examples of?
Being judgmental, not listening, or minimizing.
Feeling hopeless, irritable, loss of energy, and being unable to concentrate over a long period of time, might be a sign of depression
true
8 out of 10 largest statues in the world are of what prominent religious figure?
Buddha
What has branches but no fruit, trunk, or leaves?
A bank
What percentage of the population could get a mental health illness?
100%
Mental health struggles affect people of all ages, education levels, income levels, races, genders, and cultures. Everyone has potential to experience struggles.
How many hours of sleep are you supposed to get?
8-10 hours
If a friend comes to you feeling down or upset and you don't understand what they're going through or don't know what to do, you are not the one who should be helping them.
False. They chose you for a reason. You can help by listening and being honest about your own limits, possibly helping them connect with another person if needed.
True or False - Iguanas have 3 eyes
True - one on top of their heads
What has many keys but cannot open any lock?
A piano