Mental Health Basics
Name two common symptoms of depression.
Low energy, sadness, loss of interest, etc.
Name two unhealthy coping skills.
Drinking alcohol, using drugs, aggression, etc.
True or False: Addiction changes the brain over time.
True
True or False: Treating addiction alone is enough when someone has a mental health diagnosis and substance use disorder.
False
A man who was outside in the rain without an umbrella or a hat didn't get a single hair on his head wet. How?
He's bald.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
__ in __ adults experience mental illness each year.
a) 1 in 10
b) 1 in 5
c) 1 in 15
1 in 5
Name two healthy things you can do to calm down when angry.
Walk away, meditation, go for a walk, etc.
What does "tolerance" mean in addiction?
Needing more of a substance to get the same effect.
Name one mental health condition that commonly occurs along with addiction.
What building has the most stories?
The library
What does anxiety feel like in the body?
Accelerated heart rate, sweating, nausea, muscle tension, etc.
Name two examples of self-care activities.
Exercising, spa treatments, pursuing hobbies, reading, listening to music, proper hygiene, etc.
What neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with addiction?
Dopamine
**DAILY DOUBLE**
What is a co-occurring disorder?
Having both a mental health diagnosis and substance use disorder.
What has many teeth but can't bite?
A comb
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
A psychologist focuses on counseling and therapy. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medications.
Name a grounding technique to reduce anxiety.
5-4-3-2-1 method, breathing exercises, meditation, etc.
True or False: Addiction is a chronic disease.
True
Why might someone with anxiety use substances?
Self-medicate, reduce symptoms, etc.
I'm tall when I'm young, and short when I'm old. What am I?
A candle.
Name three warning signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health.
Changes in mood, isolation, sleep issues, agitation, etc.
Why is sleep important for mental health?
Regulates mood, thinking and coping ability, rests the brain, etc.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
What part of the brain controls decision making?
Prefrontal cortex
Name a challenge in treating substance use disorder and mental health disorders at the same time.
Stigma, medication interactions, one worsening the other, etc.
What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?
A promise