Movie Trivia
The main character in the 2001 film A Beautiful Mind experiences what mental illness?
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population. When
schizophrenia is active, symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, trouble
with thinking and lack of motivation. However, with treatment, most symptoms of schizophrenia will
greatly improve and the likelihood of a recurrence can be diminished.
______ before correction.
Connection
Extensive research shows that we cannot influence children in a positive way until we create a connection
with them. It is a brain (and heart) thing. Sometimes we have to stop dealing with the misbehavior and
first heal the relationship. Connection creates a sense of safety and openness.
Learning to meditate or practice nasal breathing (inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth) enhances_______ ________.
Emotional Regulation or Self Regulation
Breathing consciously can help to bring balance back into the body at both physical and emotional levels by encouraging oxygenation throughout all systems which leads to improved mental clarity as well as improved blood circulation throughout the entire body.
Avoidant attachment and anxious attachment are both forms of insecure attachment.
Fact
In which movie does Jack Nicholson play a character with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) who struggles with his disorder while working as a successful writer?
As Good As It Gets
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a long-lasting disorder in which a person experiences
uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), engages in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or
both.
Thoughtful classroom ______________ can help create a safe and welcoming learning environment.
Design
Be intentional about how you set up your desk, your students' desks, bulletin board displays, etc.
Taking a micro______, where you momentarily divert your attention to something enjoyable can help manage stress during the workday.
Break
When you work for long periods of time without a break, you can start to feel tired and unfocused. Taking a
break gives your brain a chance to rest and recharge so that you can come back to your work with renewed
energy.
At its core, stigma about mental illness can be caused by negative stereotypes.
Fact
Stigma can make people feel alone, embarrassed, ashamed, and often prevents them from seeking treatment when they need it.
Which film starring Leonardo DiCaprio features a character suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder?
Shutter Island
Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a rare disorder associated with severe behavioral health symptoms. DID was
previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder until 1994. Approximately 1.5% of the population
internationally has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder.
To create a safe and caring school community, develop classroom _____________ your students understand and respect.
Rules or Expectations
Be sure to communicate that breaking classroom rules will have concrete yet fair consequences. Include your students in creating the class rules to promote buy-in.
___________ is often referred to as the best type of medicine due to its stress-relieving benefits.
Laughter
Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the
damaging effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back
into balance than a good laugh.
Research has shown that half of all mental health disorders start by age 16.
Myth
Correct answer: age 14
In what film does Natalie Portman portray a ballerina who experiences intense pressure and psychological distress, leading to a dissent into madness?
Black Swan
Younger students may find classroom routines foreign or overwhelming. Take the time to________ the appropriate procedure and then rehearse it three times or more until each step of the routine becomes second nature.
Model
This concept involves focusing on what you can control versus what you cannot control which can help manage stress. Or the theme song from Frozen.
Let it go
Mental Health Awareness Month was created in the U.S. in 1949.
Fact
Which movie tells the story of a former high school teacher with Bipolar Disorder who becomes a renowned novelist but faces challenges in personal relationships due to his mental health struggles?
Silver Linings Playbook
Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that
causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. These shifts can
make it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks.
Greeting students by name and making a positive statement enhances their ______-_________ and increases class participation.
Self-Regulation or Self-Esteem
Self-regulation is the process by which students monitor and control their cognition, motivation, and behavior in order to achieve certain goals.
This hormone, known as the "stress hormone," is released in higher amounts when we are stressed.
Cortisol
When we experience stress, our body's "fight-or-flight" response is activated, prompting the adrenal glands to release cortisol, a hormone that helps manage stress by increasing energy and alertness.
While cortisol is essential for handling immediate stress, chronic high levels can negatively impact health, leading to issues like anxiety, high blood pressure, and weakened immune function.
Talking about suicide with someone who is struggling will make them more likely to attempt it.
Myth