Mental Health
Mental Health problems will affect this many people during their lifetime: 1 in 2? 1 in 4? 1 in 5? Or 1 in 10?
1 in 4, 25%
This is the most common mental illness in high school students
Anxiety
Famous Comedian known for movies like Bruce Almighty and Ace Ventura.
Jim Carrey
Writing about your thoughts and feelings in this can help process emotions and improve mental health.
What is journaling?
The little girl in "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
Watching this sport has become a popular Thanksgiving tradition in the United States.
What is football?
This spring holiday is celebrated with colored eggs, chocolate bunnies, and egg hunts
What is Easter?
What percentage of people with mental illness experience stigma or are discriminated against because of it: 5% 20% 50% or 90%
90%
All teens who experience trauma will develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
False. (Not all teens who experience trauma will develop PTSD; individual responses vary.)
This famous comedian from SNL who dated Kim Kardashian and has bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder
Who is Pete Davidson?
This coping skill involves focusing on your breathing to help reduce stress and anxiety.
What is deep breathing?
The number of reindeer Santa has
Eight
This term refers to the day after Thanksgiving that is known for major sales and shopping deals.
What is Black Friday?
The holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on this specific day of the week in November.
What is Thursday?
Name a feeling that stigma causes people with mental health disorders to feel
Shame, not good enough, loneliness
Alcohol, marijuana and prescription medication misuse are all potentially part of this mental health challenge
Substance Use Disorder
This highly decorated Olympic gymnast that has struggled with her mental health including anxiety
Who is Simone Biles?
Two examples of coping skills
What is exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??
This person is visited by 4 ghosts in "A Christmas Carol"
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge?
This type of pie is a classic Thanksgiving dessert, traditionally made with a gourd.
What is pumpkin pie?
This Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors loved ones who have passed away.
What is Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
What country has the highest rate of mental health disorders in the world?
The U.S.
The most commonly used substance among teens, which can also contribute to mental health issues.
What is alcohol?
This famous singer, song writer and Oscar award winning actress has spoke about her struggle with PTSD. She also starred in the movie 'A Star is Born'
Who is Lady Gaga?
This skill involves using visualization techniques, such as picturing a peaceful scene, to promote relaxation.
What is guided imagery?
The soda manufacturer who created the rosy-cheeked, bearded Santa Claus that is associated with Christmas today
What is Coca-Cola?
The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place in this city.
What is New York City
This Jewish holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights, lasts for eight days and involves lighting the menorah.
What is Hanukkah?
This disorder can develop after exposure to a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Social media has no significant impact on teen mental health.
False. (Social media can affect self-esteem and mental well-being, leading to issues like anxiety and depression.)
This singer-songwriter, known for hits like Bad Guy, has been open about her struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts.
Who is Billie Eilish?
a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
What is Mindfulness?
The total amount of gifts given in the "Twelve Days of Christmas"
What is 364?
This savory side dish is made from bread, broth, and seasonings and is typically baked inside the turkey.
What is stuffing?
This African-American cultural holiday celebrates African heritage and is observed from December 26th to January 1st.
What is Kwanzaa?
This personality disorder is characterized by intense fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, and impulsive behavior.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Only teens with a diagnosed mental health condition can benefit from therapy.
False. (Therapy can be beneficial for any teen facing stress, emotional challenges, or life transitions.)
This Deadpool actor has shared his experiences with anxiety and how it has impacted his life and career.
Who is Ryan Reynolds?
This type of positive talk to yourself helps you feel better and stay motivated.
What is positive self-talk?
In How the Grinch Stole Christmas, this actor played the role of the Grinch in the live-action version.
Who is Jim Carrey?
The average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey is approximately this many pounds, 10 pounds, 15 pounds, 20 pounds.
15 pounds
On this holiday in Spain, people eat 12 grapes at the stroke of midnight for good luck in the coming year.
What is New Year’s Eve (Nochevieja)?
This condition typically diagnosed in childhood is marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Teens who get adequate sleep (8-10 hours per night) are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression.
True.
This rapper, known for Stronger and Heartless, has publicly shared his diagnosis of bipolar disorder.
Who is Kanye West ?
This coping skill involves repeating kind and encouraging phrases to yourself to boost confidence and reduce stress.
What is using positive affirmations?
This song, originally performed by Mariah Carey, is one of the best-selling Christmas singles of all time.
What is All I Want for Christmas Is You?
The heaviest turkey on record weighed this many pounds, 50 pounds, 72 pounds, or 86 pounds
86 pounds
This holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and became a federal holiday in 2021.
What is Juneteenth?
This eating disorder involves restrictive eating leading to significantly low body weight and an intense fear of gaining weight.
What is Anorexia Nervosa?
Only girls are affected by eating disorders during their teenage years.
False. (Eating disorders can affect teens of any gender.)
This iconic Harry Potter actor has spoken candidly about dealing with alcohol addiction and how it related to his mental health struggles.
Who is Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter)?
This form of self-care involves practicing positive self-talk and challenging negative thoughts.
What is cognitive reframing?
This plant is known for being hung up at Christmas, and people standing beneath it are expected to kiss.
What is mistletoe?
Name this bone that is used in practice of breaking from a turkey, which is said to grant a wish to the person who gets the larger piece.
wishbone
This day, celebrated on April 22nd, promotes environmental awareness and encourages actions to protect the planet.
What is Earth Day?