Addiction (Drugs, Alcohol, etc.)
Is caffeine a drug?
Yes (stimulant)
What rhythm do our bodies follow?
Circadian rhythm
What is the amygdala?
The emotional center of the brain
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive compulsive disorder
What is box breathing?
A method of deep breathing
What does BAC mean?
Blood alcohol level
What does sleep have to do with our muscles?
Protein synthesis occurs during sleep
What is the prefrontal cortex?
The rational, decision making part of the brain
What type of disorder is depression? (Hint: what does it affect)
A mood disorder
What are methods that are good for your mental health?
Anything listed here is correct:
- going to therapy
- journaling
- developing healthy coping mechanisms
How high does your blood alcohol level have to be for you to die or suffer major consequences?
0.4
What affect does blue light have on our sleep?
Blue light delays the production of melatonin
What is rational thinking?
A way of thinking that is logical, evidence based, and driven by analysis and problem solving
( as long as any of these words are used in the right context, the answer is correct)
What is the suicide hotline number in the U.S.?
988
What muscles do your sympathetic nervous system tense when you are stressed?
Gastrointestinal muscles
Opioids can release excess endorphins in the brain. (True or False)
True
What does our body make during sleep to help our immune system?
Cytokines
What is irrational thinking?
A way of thinking that is illogical, not supported by facts, potentially harmful and self-deprecating, driven by distorted thoughts and exaggerated emotions
(Any of these words used in the correct context makes the answer correct)
What is a characteristic of OCD?
Any of the following are correct:
- repeated behaviors/compulsions
- unwanted fears/obsessions
Box breathing manages stress and pain (true or false)
True
Why should people under 21 refrain from drug and alcohol use?
Any of these are correct:
- prefrontal cortex isn’t fully developed
- drug usage can make you dependent on it
- can lead to cognitive impairment
What happens to our amygdala when we don’t get enough sleep?
It becomes 60% more hyperactive, and severs communication with your prefrontal cortex
What is neuroplasticity?
The brain’s ability to reorganize its structure, functions, or connections throughout life
What are characteristics of depression? (Tw: suicide)
Any of the following are correct:
- persistent feelings of sadness
- loss of interest
- suicidal thoughts
What are cytokines?
Small proteins that are crucial in controlling the growth and activity of immune cells and blood cells