Mental Health Symptoms
Coping Skills
Mental Health Statistics
Positive Mental Health
Celebrities
100

This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be debilitating.

Anxiety

100

Make an appointment with this person to talk about what you're thinking or how you're feeling or find another trusted adult to share your thoughts and emotions with.

School counselor, counselor, or therapist

100

__________ is the leading cause of disability worldwide. 

Depression

100

Name one thing you can do to boost your mood

Exercise

Hang out with friends

Listen music

Go outside 

etc 

100

This male actor of Titanic fame struggles with OCD.

Leonardo DiCaprio?

200

This is a common and mental illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Common symptoms include: loss of interest in enjoyable activities, change in appetite, sleep disturbances, loss of energy, thoughts of death and suicide

Depression

200

People suffering from depression tend to _________, so it is important to connect with friends and family to increase socialization.

Isolate 

200

1 out of how many U.S. adults experience mental illness each year? 

200

What is one thing you can do to manage academic stress

Get more sleep

Not procrastinate 

Ask teacher for help

Study 

Spend less time on phone 

200

This Disney star turned solo artist bravely shares her journey with bipolar disorder, addiction, and bulimia in a documentary about her life. And Sorry she's Not Sorry about it.

Demi Lovato

300

These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack or dying, breathing difficulties, and sweating.

Panic attacks

300

The practice of deep breathing, connecting your mind/body, and being in the present moment is known as

Mindfulness/meditation

300

What percentage of youth (ages 6-17 years old) experience a mental health disorder? 


HINT: Odd number 

300

What can you do if your friend shares with you that they are struggling with their mental health? 

Encourage them to get help 

Listen and support them 

Distract them with something fun 

etc.

300

This pop star has spoken out about the challenges she has faced with her mental health, specifically trauma and anxiety, in her music and in interviews. A great coping skill she likes to use is to "just keep breathing and breathing and breathing..."

Ariana Grande

400

This is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger. When you feel threatened, this automatic response is triggered and several physiological changes occur 

Fight, flight, or freeze response

400

The practice of putting thoughts and feelings into words on paper or voice recording allowing the person to think through challenges and express self.  It can even be turned into poetry or songs.

Journaling

400

_________ is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-34

400

DAILY DOUBLE

How many hours of sleep did your team get last night?

Highest # of hours gets all points 

400

This solo female superstar, who "Runs The World" has spoken on her struggles with depression and insomnia. 


Hint: This "Single Lady" has been married to Jay-Z for a decade 

Beyoncé 

500

This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and sadness)

Bipolar

500

The process of tensing and releasing the muscles in the body is called 

(hint: we practiced this a few weeks ago!) 

Progressive muscle relaxation

500

50% of mental illnesses begin by age 14.

______% of mental illnesses begin by age 24.


Hint: Ends with a 5

500

If you are worried about the safety of a classmate or yourself, what number can you call/text for help?

National Suicide Hotline

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Text: TX to 741741

AND/OR

Text "GBN Help" to 1-844-823-5323

500

This artist released a song with the title of the National Suicide Hotline Number (featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid). Through his lyrics, this artist speaks directly to those who are considering suicide, reducing stigma and reminding listeners that it’s okay to ask for help.

Logic