Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
True or False
Random Animal Facts
Fun facts
100

Mental Health Issues are rare

Myth. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability.

100

True/ False If you see someone having a hard day, you should leave them alone and give them space.

False

100
What is the only Animal with 4 knees?
Elephant
100

What is the name of the medical condition whereby people randomly develop a foreign accent?

Foreign Accent Syndrome

200
Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
200

True/False. Most parents never talk to their children about mental health

True 1 in 4 parents have never spoken to their children about mental health

200
where on a cows body are the sweat glands located?
the nose
200

What does the word "noisome" mean

Possessing an extraordinarily offensive odor

300

If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.

Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.

300

True/ False- If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with them, you can cause your friend to get better when they are experiencing a mental health issue.

False. Temporarily you can make them feel better, but if there is an underlying cause making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. Sometimes helping a friend through something like this is challenging and frustrating because you cannot instantly make everything better. Being patient is key, and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything.

300

An animals does not sleep?

Bull frog

300

Cabbage contains what percentage of water?

91 percent

400

People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.

Myth: The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. Most people with mental illness are not violent and only 3%–5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population. 

400

True/ False You should never talk to someone who may be feeling depressed about suicide, as this may encourage them to attempt suicide 

False. Talking to someone who is feeling suicidal can help reduce the risk of them actually harming themselves. Talking to them might actually help save their life 

400

What does a camel store in its hump?

Food

400

Which human body part contains the most water?

Lung

500

The stigma around a mental illness can sometimes be more severe than the disorder itself.

Fact

500

True or False It’s easy for children and young people to talk about their feelings

False. Nearly ¾ of young people or 20 in every class of 30 are afraid of the reaction of their friends if they talk about their feelings.

500

What is the loudest animal on Earth?

Sperm Whale

500

What is "cynophobia"?

Fear of Dogs