General Mental Health
True or False
Important MH Questions
Positive Mental Health
Celebrities
100
This is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
Depression
100
True or False: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
False
100
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. It involves a sequence of filling your lungs with air and releasing the air subsequently
Deep Breathing Exercise
100
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...??
100
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school
Michael Phelps
200
Being more talkative than usual. Talking so much and so fast that others can't interrupt and staying up for days is commonly associated with what type of Bipolar Episode.
Mania
200
True or False: You cannot make any friends if you have a mental health condition
False.
200
Who can you talk to when feeling down, having cravings or wanting to hurt yourself ?
SBH Staff, Trusted friends and family.
200
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
200
This female superstar who is married to Jay-Z has struggled with depression
Beyonce
300
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
300
TRUE or FALSE: People who are insecure are more likely to use social media.
True
300
Where can you go for support in a crisis?
Clinic, Therapist, In-patient Hospital, supportive family/friends, therapist, call/text hotline
Suicide hotline: 988
300
A coping skill that allows us to focus the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state
Meditation
300
This classical composer & pianist born in 1770 was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder - which is characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows.
Beethoven
400
What are some signs of stress?
Pacing, Can't Sleep, Headache, Anxiety, Shaking
Etc
400
True or False: Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges.
True
400
Name TWO healthy coping skills
Meditation, Listening to Music, Journalling,Taking a Walk
Any Valid coping skill
400
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.
400
This actor/singer from the Disney Channel Movie, Camp Rock recently announced their diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder in their recent documentary on YouTube
Who is Demi Lovato
500
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this.
Panic Attack
500
True or False: People with mental health challenges have to take special tests to get a job or buy a house.
False.
There is no special test required to buy a house or get a job if you have been diagnosed with a mental condition
500
What is a common side effect of antidepressants?
Indigestion, Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Alert etc
Any VALID side effect is correct
500
People who are addicted to their phones are more likely to be diagnosed with what?
Depression
Average person checks their phone 46 times, Comparing yourself to others hurts your mental health, Affects sleep quality, It is addictive
500
This actress on The Disney Show "Wizards of Waverly Place" was recently diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and has been vocal about prioritizing mental health
Selena Gomez
600
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
600
True or false: All Stress Is Bad.
False
Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push".
When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
600
Name one recommended treatment for mental health conditions.
1on1 counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychotherapy and Medications
600
This is a type of meditation where you focus on what you are feeling or sensing in the present moment.
Mindfulness Meditation
600
The American rapper who produced "Can't Tell Me Nothing" and previously had a deal with Addidas has been vocal about his Bipolar Diagnosis
Kanye West