Mental Health and NBA Dates
The National Institute for Mental Health was established in the same year that the NBA was formed (6 teams from the NBL joined the BAA, which made up 17 teams that formed the NBA). What year was the NBA formed?
Options: 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949
1949
Kevin Love developed the Kevin Love Fund to increase awareness and support for mental health. What was the first team that he was drafted to?
Options: Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers
Minnesota Timberwolves
Marvin Bagley III said, “I find the best way to deal with something is to talk about it with the people I love.” What team is Marvin on right currently?
Options: Detroit Pistons, Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzles
Detroit Pistons
DeMar DeRozan said, “Being able to talk about mental wellness openly has had such an impact on me.” How many times has DeMar been an All-Star?
Options: 3, 4, 5, 6
4
NBA Mind Health in an online platform whose mission "is to engage, educate, and serve the NBA community and to position mental health as an essential element of wellness & excellence – both on and off the court." NBA Mind Health partners with Headspace, an online therapy network. Name one other online therapy network.
Betterhelp, Sondermind, Talkspace, Brightside, GoodTherapy
The DSM (the manual that lists criteria for different diagnosis) was first published the same year of the first NBA All Star Game. What year was the first All Star Game?
Options: 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956
1952
Kevin Love said that the best thing he did was ask for help, and has mentioned that he has worked with a therapist for a number of years. What year was he the NBA Three-Point Contest champion?
Options: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
2012
Steph Curry said, "There are many stresses and variables in life that you can't control, but you can find ways to cope with stress related to finding peace and happiness as best you can." About how many 3-pointers has Steph Curry made?
Options: 3,000; 3,200; 3,300; 3,500
3,300
DeMar DeRozan said, "It's one of them things that no matter how indestructible we look like we are, we're all human at the end of the day. We all got feelings, all of that. Sometimes, it gets the best of you." DeMar has won gold at the Olympics with the USA basketball team. What year did he win gold?
Options: 2012, 2016, 2020
2016
MIND in "Mind Health" stands for Maintenance, Information, New Skills, and Direct Supports. Each is meant to play a role in maintaining good mental health. Give two examples of a "Direct Support."
Therapy, talking to a parent, talking to a friend, talking to a teacher, talking to a coach, talking to someone you trust
In what year did the Minneapolis Lakers (later the Los Angeles Lakers) becomes the first team to win 3 championships in a row? It was the same year that the Community Mental Health Act was past (which provided funding for outpatient clinics).
Options: 1953, 1954, 1955, 1957
1954
Kevin Love said, "I also think gratitude is big. Being grateful reinforces perspective. It’s helped me understand what’s really important." What year did Kevin win the championship?
Options: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
2016
Trae Young said, "My family’s always around and I just keep the same circle and I think that’s important. Finding that circle, finding those people that you can really trust is important for your mental stability." What team is Trae on?
Options: Hawks, Raptors, Heat, Pistons
Atlanta Hawks
DeMar DeRozan said, “I’m no stranger to suffering. It’s what formed me.” DeMar worked hard, and a few years after being drafted was named to his first NBA All-Star game. What year was he named to his first NBA All-Star game?
Options: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
2014
NBA Mind Health lists 5 "Keys to Wellness" - Emotional, Social, Intellectual, Physical, Spiritual, and Professional. What are two healthy physical habits that can improve your over all mental health?
Eating well, sleeping well, exercising regularly, drinking water, taking breaks, etc.
Wilt Chamberlain scored the most points in NBA history in 1962, the same year that the "Laughter Epidemic" broke out. How many points did Wilt Chamberlain score?
100
Kevin Love said, "I mix gratitude with journaling. I think journaling fosters awareness." Kevin faced a lot of negative feedback for choosing to go to a different college than his father (who was also in the NBA). What college did Kevin go to?
Options: Oregon State, UCLA, University of Oregon, Santa Monica College
UCLA
Michael Jordan said, "I can accept failure. Every one fails at something, but I can't accept not trying." What team did Michael Jordan play on after the Chicago Bulls?
233
NBA Mind Health talks about addressing your stress from a place of strength. List 5 different strengths.
Bravery, creativity, curiosity, fairness, gratitude, honesty, hope, humility, humor, judgement, kindness, leadership, perseverance, team work, resilience, zest, hard working, understanding, good under pressure, etc.
NAMI (The National Alliance for Mental Illness) was founded the same year as the 3 Point Line was added. What year was the 3 Point Line added?
1979
Kevin Love said, "It’s all about protecting your energy at all costs. Be wary of instant gratification — I’ve always thought of discipline as deciding between what you want now and what you want most." How many times has Kevin been a NBA All-Star?
5
Damian Lillard said, "I've gotten more disciplined, I work harder, I work smarter, I love on my people harder. … It just keeps improving everything else for me." What team is Damian on?
Portland Trail Blazers
DeMar DeRozan said, "Me and my mom are just alike in every type of way. I talk to my mom about everything." DeMar decided to go professional so that he could take better care of his mother's health concerns. He was selected 9th overall by the Raptors in the ___ NBA draft. What year was he first drafted?
2009
NBA Mind Health says, "Be mindful of what you say to yourself, because you are always listening. Self-talk influences confidence, attitude, and how you interact with others. Self-talk can also be contagious, so ask yourself: Are you spreading positive energy?"
Reframe this negative self-talk statement: "I missed the shot, I suck."
"I missed one shot, but that doesn't mean I won't make it next time."
"It is okay to miss, the important thing is I know that I tried."
"I won't make every shot I take, but I am going to aim to make 50% of the shots I take."