Statistics
Diagnoses
Misc.
True or False
Riddles
100

In the U.S., approximately 1 in _____ adults has a mental illness. 

4

100

A disorder characterized by a persistent low mood and low motivation. 

Depression (or Major Depressive Disorder)

100

What is the National Suicide and Crisis Line number to call or text?

988

100

You can tell if someone has an eating disorder by looking at them.

False. People with eating disorders can be underweight, average weight, or overweight.

100

What do you call a bear with no teeth?

A gummy bear.

200

In 2023, which age group in the U.S. had the highest rate of suicide?  A: 15-24 B: 35-44 C: 53-64 D: 85+

D. 85+

200

Name two types of anxiety disorders.

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder, various phobia-related disorders.

200

Name two factors that can increase someone's risk for mental illness.

Family history/genetics, brain chemistry, trauma, environment, etc.

200

Elementary age kids are too young to get a mental health diagnosis. 

False

200

You can find me in a book, an organization, or a life.

A chapter.

300

Worldwide, what percentage of people will experience a potentially traumatic event during their lifetime?  A: 90%   B: 70%   C. 30%  D. 50%

B: 70%

300

A type of depression that often lasts 4-5 months and often starts in fall or winter.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

300

Which one of these is NOT true?   If you are resilient, you have: A: Good ways of coping with stress. B: The ability to adapt to change and new situations. C: No need for medication. D: Confidence when managing conflict.

C: No need for medication

300

Bipolar disorder always has manic phases.

False

300

What kind of room has no walls, doors, or windows?

A mushroom
400

In 2023 in the U.S., how often did someone die by suicide?  A: Every 65 minutes  B: Every 43 minutes      C: Every 11 minutes   D: Every 98 minutes

C: Every 11 minutes someone died by suicide. 

400

Name two types of personality disorders.

Borderline personality, histrionic, antisocial, narcissistic, etc. 

400

Name two ways stress can affect your physical health. 

Difficulty sleeping; unhealthy eating habits; lower immune system; digestive issues; heart problems; high blood pressure, etc. 

400

There are 125 different coping tools for symptoms. 

False. 

400

The more you take, the more you leave behind.

Footsteps

500

A type of schizophrenia that also has symptoms of bipolar disorder (depression, mania, or both). 

Schizoaffective disorder

500

What is a delusion?

A strongly held false belief that is not based in reality. (I'll accept anything close to this).

500

PCPs (Primary care providers, or family doctors) can prescribe mental health medications.

True, although some PCPs choose NOT to prescribe them. Also, they do not have the extensive training in these meds that psychiatrists do.

500

What loses its head in the morning but gets it back at night?

A pillow