Warning Signs
True or False: Someone can be tested for mental illness the same way we can test blood sugar levels for diabetes.
False. Diagnosing mental illness isn’t a straightforward science.
How many US Adults experience mental illness?
A. 1 in 2
B. 1 in 3
C. 1 in 4
D. 1 in 5
D. 1 in 5
What percentage of U.S. adults also have a substance use disorder?
A. 8%
B. 24%
C. 34%
D. 42%
C. 34%
Michael Phelps has been diagnosed with this disorder, which makes it difficult for a person to keep their attention on something, causes hyperactivity, and may cause the person to act more impulsively. What diagnosis is this?
Attentive Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
How many days are in a leap year?
366
What percentage of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14?
50%
How many US adults experience serious mental illness?
A. 1 in 5
B. 1 in 10
C. 1 in 20
D. 1 in 30
C. 1 in 20
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?
Depression
Carrie Fisher was diagnosed at 24 with this disorder, which causes a person to experience shifts in mood that can range from extreme highs to extreme lows. What diagnosis is this?
Bipolar Disorder
In Monopoly, how much money do you collect when you pass go?
$200
What percentage of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 24?
75%
What mental illness has the largest 12 month prevalence in the United States?
Anxiety Disorders
What percentage of unhoused people experience serious mental illness?
A. 16%
B. 18%
C. 20%
D. 21%
D. 21%
Billy Joel was diagnosed with this disorder which can cause lack of motivation, lack of interest, and persistent feelings of sadness. What diagnosis is this?
Depression
Roughly how many spoken languages are there on Earth?
A. 10,000
B. 6,500
C. 17,500
D. 500
B. 6,500
Which of these is not a common warning sign of mental illness?
A. Extreme difficulty concentrating or staying still
B. Intense worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities
C. Severe, out-of-control, risk-taking behavior that causes harm to self or others
D. Being able to maintain a consistent sleep schedule
D. Being able to maintain a consistent sleep schedule
Which two mental illnesses have the 2nd largest 12 month prevalence in the United States?
Co-occurring Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness, and Depression
People with serious mental illness have an increased risk of what?
Chronic disease, such as diabetes or cancer
Howard Stern and Jessica Alba both have this disorder which cause uncontrollable and recurring thoughts, and repetitive behaviors. This disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. What diagnosis is this?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What country eats the most chocolate per person?
A. China
B. Switzerland
C. USA
D. Columbia
B. Switzerland
If you notice common warning signs of mental illness in yourself or others, what are some things you can do to help?
Talk with a health care professional, Learn more about mental illness, Take a mental health education class, Call the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-NAMI (6264)
Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual adults with 50% of that population being affected, as this population can often experience discrimination, family rejection, harassment, and fear of violence.
For people aged 18-44, psychosis spectrum disorder and mood disorders lead to how many hospitalizations per year?
A. 450,000
B. 600,000
C. 750,000
D. 1 million
B. 600,000
Tom Cruise was diagnosed with this learning disability at age 7, which makes it difficult for an individual to accurately read and spell. What diagnosis is this?
Dyslexia
What is the only edible food that never goes bad (if stored correctly)? Hint: an animal makes it.
Honey