General Mental Health
What is the term for the ability to mentally or emotionally cope with a crisis or return to pre-crisis status quickly?
Resilience
The recommended hours of sleep for teenagers and young adults is between ___ and ___ hours.
7 and 9
Feeling sad or withdrawn for more than two weeks may be a warning sign of what condition?
Depression
What’s the mission of Active Minds?
To promote mental health awareness and destigmatize mental illness.
Which well-known artist created The Starry Night while in a mental health institution?
Vincent Van Gogh
This hormone, often called the “stress hormone,” increases when you're anxious or overwhelmed.
Cortisol
What does the term “digital detox” mean?
Taking a break from screens/social media to recharge mentally
What disorder is characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing distress?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
When was Active Minds Founded (Month and year)?
June 2003
Which day of the week is commonly associated with "mental health check-ins" on social media?
Mental Health Monday
According to the CDC, what percentage of adults experience mental illness in a given year?
20%
Name one biological and one psychological benefit of consistent self-care routines.
Biological: better sleep, lower cortisol, improved immunity. Psychological: reduced anxiety, greater emotional stability, improved focus.
What’s the difference between general anxiety and an anxiety disorder?
A disorder is chronic, intense, and interferes with daily functioning
How many Active Minds chapters exist nationwide?
600+
Which popular singer opened up about bipolar disorder in their documentary Dancing with the Devil?
Demi Lovato
This neurotransmitter is often linked to mood regulation and is targeted by many antidepressants?
Serotonin
This Japanese concept emphasizes finding purpose through what you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for.
Ikigai
This term describes a sudden feeling of intense fear or anxiety, often with physical symptoms.
Panic Attack
Which college was Active Minds first launched?
UPenn
Which Marvel superhero has openly dealt with PTSD in the films?
Iron Man (Tony Stark)
The World Health Organization defines mental health not just as the absence of mental illness, but the presence of what three qualities?
Well-being, coping with normal life stressors, and contributing to community/society
What are the 5 dimensions of self-care? (Name at least 3.)
Physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual
Which mental disorder involves cycles of elevated mood (mania) and depression?
Bipolar Disorder
What was the founding reason behind Active Minds?
Alison Malmon lost her brother to suicide and wanted to change the conversation.
What day do the most people commit suicide?
Day after Daylight Savings