Mental Health Symptoms
Coping Skills
American Sports
Positive Mental Health
"Celebrities" w/ Mental Health
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

How many stars are on the American flag

50 Stars

100

Name the football team that plays in Jacksonville Florida...

Jacksonville Jaguars 

100

True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems. 

False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness. 

100

This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression

Ellen DeGeneres 

200

This is a common and serious medical 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 _________.

Isolate, socialization 

200

How many hot dogs do Americans consume on Fourth of July?

A) 2 million B) 150 million C) 1 billion D) 375 million 

B) 150 Million hot dogs

200

What are two things that can promote positive mental health?

Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??

200

This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school

Michael Phelps

300

These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. The intensity of this symptom can go beyond normal limits. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack, breathing difficulties, sweating or they are dying

Panic attacks

300

Negative thinking is a defining feature of depression. Positive experiences are minimized, while negative ones are magnified. Expressing three good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________

Gratitude

300

Name 2 reasons the holidays increase relapse risk

Change in schedule/routine, more stress, being around family, holidays are hard with loss, etc.

300

What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the national bird (instead of the Bald Eagle)?

A Turkey!


300

This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder - which is characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows.  

Beethoven 

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-or-flight response

400

This is the practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.

What is meditation

400

Which year was the very first for the NFL? 

1920, 1946, 1968, 1973

1920 

400

Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.

Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else

400

This female superstar who is married to Jay-Z has struggled with depression

Beyonce

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)

Bi-Polar

500

This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place. 

Deep Breathing

500

which NBA team holds the most championship titles? 

LA Lakers and Boston Celtics (both have incredibly 17). 

500

What is the national suicide phone number and text number?

988

500

This 16th president of the United States suffered from depression and anxiety attacks

Abraham Lincoln


600

50% of mental illness begins by age ___, and 3/4 begin by age 24.

5, 11, 14, 16

14

600

How much money do we spend on fireworks each year?

Over $1 Billion

600

This man popularized NBA to the world in the 1980s to 1990s. He also was the most well-rounded and marketed athlete of his generation.

Michael Jordan

600

This is a type of meditation where you focus on the intenseness of what you are feeling or sensing at the moment

What is mindfulness

600

This actor /comedian passed away in 2014 due to mental health issues.

Robin Williams