Mental Health
Suicide Awareness
Healthy Relationships
Vaping and Substance Abuse
Teen Brain
100
What is the most common mental health disorder among teenagers.
A. Depression
B. Anxiety
C. ADHD
B. Anxiety (Affects about 1 in 3 teens)
100
True or False: Mentioning suicide may give a person the idea to die by suicide
False:
•Talking about suicide is the most important factor in preventing a person from taking action to complete suicide.
•Avoidance adds to the risk.
100
Define a healthy relationship.
Healthy relationships are built on healthy
communication, mutual respect and trust. In a
healthy relationship, both partners feel safe, valued
and respected, and their boundaries are respected.
100
What is the name of the addictive substance in a vape?
A. THC
B. Fentanyl
C. Nicotine
C. Nicotine
100
What chemical is released in the brain when you experience rewards, anticipate positive outcomes, or engage in enjoyable activities?
Dopamine
200
If one parent has depression, their child is twice as likely to develop it.
It is actually three to four times more likely.
200
True or False: People who self-harm or “cut” are suicidal
False:
•Self-harming behaviors such as cutting are ways to cope with deep emotional pain and the person may not be suicidal at all
•Self-harm is incredibly dangerous and an unhealthy coping skill
200
What does an unhealthy relationship look like?
An unhealthy relationship has unhealthy behaviors. Both people act in harmful or inappropriate ways. There could be drama, lying, cheating, frequent arguments, and mutual disrespect.
200
What is the most commonly used substance among teen?
A. Marijuana
B. Vape
C. Alcohol
C. Alcohol
200
At what age does the brain stop developing?
A. 18
B. 22
C. 25
C. 25
300
Half of all mental illnesses begin by the time a person is how old?
A. 14
B. 18
C. 21
A. 14
300
True or False: People who make suicide attempts just want attention. They aren’t “really” suicidal
False:
•For many, suicidal behaviors are serious invitations to others to help them live
•Downplaying or punishing only makes matter worse, typically resulting increased risk and strong intent to die
•Without proper help/support, the next attempt may be more lethal
300
What does healthy communication look like?
Healthy communication is: consistent, validating, accepting, kind, and honest.
300
What toxic heavy metal has been found in vape pens and can cause lung damage?
A. Lead
B. Aluminum
C. Iron
D: Chromium
C. Iron
300
What part of the brain is responsible for:
emotions, attachment, connection, motivation and storage space for memories.
A: Limbic system
B: Brainstem
C: Prefrontal Cortex
A: The Limbic System
400
Mood swings, withdrawal from activities, changes in sleep patterns or appetite, and declining academic performance are warning signs for what?
Mental health or substance abuse issues
400
What would you do to help a friend who is struggling emotionally?
•Show you care
•Listen carefully, don’t argue with their reasoning for feeling the way they do.
•Ask about suicide
•Stay with them
•Call 988
•Stay with the person, call or text 988 for guidance
•If the conversation happens in a place where a trusted adult is available, involve them.
400
Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Material and Time are types of what in a relationship?
Boundaries
400
What medical condition can the flavor chemical in vapes cause?
Popcorn lung
400
What part of the brain is the first thing to develop in the womb, coordinates movement, controls arousal, processes sensory information and acts as the safety center.
A. Limbic System
B: Brainstem
C: Prefrontal cortex
B: Brainstem
500
Give 3 examples of positive coping skills to help deal with stress?
Possible answers: mindfulness/meditation, listening to music, going for a walk, talking to a friend, interacting with a pet, taking a shower/bath, write or draw, play a sport, etc.
500
What number can you call if you or a friend is struggling with suicidal ideation?
988
500
True or False:
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of another person.
True:
It involves more than just recognizing someone else's emotions—it means trying to step into their shoes, responding with care and compassion.
500
What are the signs of an opioid overdose?
Slow, shallow and erratic breathing or
NOT breathing at all
Unconscious/unresponsive to
stimuli
Snoring, gurgling, gasping sounds
Limp
Slow pulse/no pulse
Discolored skin - look at lips and fingernails
Pinpoint pupils
500
What part of the brain is responsible for attention, perception, awareness, thought, memory, language, judgement and consciousness?
A: Brainstem
B: Prefrontal Cortex
C: Limbic System
B: Prefrontal Cortex