Mental Health & Performance
A foundational component of well-being, today's college athlete's struggle to get healthy amounts of this, which can improve performance, mood and functioning dramatically.
Sleep
The artist Meg Thee Stallion legal name is
Megan Jovon Ruth Pete
Name the Olympic male swimmer who has spoken about his mental health issues.
Michael Phelps has spoken about his depression and ADHD
What is the number one substance abused on college campuses
Alcohol
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems
What is False?
What is Racial Trauma
Racial trauma or race-based traumatic stress, is the cumulative effects of racism on an individual's mental and physical health.
It has been linked to feelings of anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, as well as other physical health issues.
Who sings the chorus in the popular hit Ring with Cardi B
What is Kehlani
Name the Olympic American Gymnast who spoke about her mental health issues
Simone Biles has spoken about her anxiety
Mental health __________ is when a person is viewed in a negative way for having a mental health diagnosis.
Stigma
A group of individuals including parents, siblings and other relatives
Family
Providing a great combination of resting, stretching and mindful breathing, this ancient practice has both physical and mental benefits.
Yoga
This Rapper & Pulitzer Prize winner opened up about depression
HINT: DNA
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This organization has a whole website and national hotline for providing resources for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
What mental health diagnosis is seen the most at college counseling centers or early stages growing up in school?
Anxiety
A group of individuals with similar experiences and characteristics
Peers/ friends
Proven to decrease activity in the parts of the brain responsible for deep thoughts and worry, utilizing________ before practice or a competition can help athletes improve focus and performance as well as reduce anxiety and/or stress.
Meditation or mindfulness or deep breathing.
Which 30 Rock actor/comedian has opened up about his struggles with depression after a traumatic brain injury?
Who is Tracy Morgan?
This professional athlete wrote a blog on his mental health struggles called, "Everyone is going through something." He is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He is a five-time All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Cavaliers in 2016
Kevin Love
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2000 WERE DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS? A. 15% B. 25% C. 30% D. 45%
B.OF THE 34.7 MILLION AFRICAN AMERICANS LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES, AS REPORTED BY THE 2000 UNITED STATES CENSUS BUREAU, 25% OF 7.5 MILLION WERE DIAGNOSED WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS.
A person trained to give guidance. Example, Erica Wright
Counselor or Therapist or Social Worker
One tool in a mental health toolkit, athletes use this activity to get thoughts out of their heads, as well as to communicate patterns of their thoughts with therapists, coaches, trainers, etc.
Journaling, writing, poetry
During Mental Health Awareness Month, this celebrity (Lupus advocate) spoke with NAMI CEO
Who is Selena Gomez?
This WNBA star has spoken about her mental health issues. She has played basketball at the University of Texas at Austin and now plays in the Perth Lynx of the Women's National Basketball League
Imani Boyette
What is the combined effect of racist beliefs about BIPOC in the mental health field and the centering of whiteness in research?
What is misdiagnosed and underdiagnosed?
Individuals who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice
Support group or Network