Brain Facts & Myths
T/F: Your brain stops growing after 18
False: The brain continues developing into your mid 20s; especially the prefrontal cortex
T/F: Celebrities do not deal with mental health challenges that non-celebrities experience?
False: Many speak out
Selena Gomez, Kid Cudi, Billie Eilish, etc...
T/F: Everyone has mental health
True
T/F: All mental health content on social media, TikTok, is accurate
False
*Always check sources
What does advocacy mean?
Speaking up or taking action for change
T/F: Stress is always bad?
False: Sometimes stress can motivate us... too much is what can harm us
What Netflix series sparked a national talk about suicide awareness?
13 Reasons Why
What is stigma?
Negative attitudes or stereotypes about mental illness
What do most social media filters tend to do to self-image?
Lower it/makes us compare ourselves
What is one small action that helps mental health awareness?
Sharing resources, starting conversations, etc.
About how much of our brains do we really use? A) 10%, B) Half, C) Almost All
C) Almost All
10% is a myth - your whole brain works together
What artist created the song "1-800-273-8255" to promote suicide awareness?
Logic
What is a better phrase than "You're crazy?"
"Are you okay"
"That sounds hard"
etc....
Which app do teens say helps them laugh and de-stress the most? A) TikTok B) YouTube C) Snapchat
A) TikTok or B) YouTube
Humor and music can help boost moods
Who can be a mental health advocate?
Anyone
What is one thing your brain does while you sleep?
Stores memories or cleans out toxins
Which rapper shared his journey with bipolar disorder in a Netflix documentary?
Kanye West
T/F: You can tell someone's mental health by looking at them?
False
You can't always see what someone is feeling :(
What movie taught us that “being different” can be your superpower?
Encanto, Inside Out, Turning Red, or Luca (any works)
False
It is also storytelling, creativity, and conversations
Your brain weighs about the same size as a: A) A Watermelon, B) A Cat, C) A Pineapple
C) A Pineapple (around 3 lbs)
What cartoon character says "Take a deep breath" to calm down?
A) Spongebob, B) Bluey, C) Sonic
B) Bluey
*A great show for emotional learning
Why might people hide mental health struggles?
Fear of judgement or not being believed/loved
What’s one thing you can do if you see someone posting they’re sad or struggling?
Check in or message them
What month and color is mental health awareness
May; Green