Mental Health
The ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.
Mindfulness
Name 3 people you can go to talk to if you are having an increase in psychiatric symptoms?
Psychiatrist, Physician/GP/Doctor, Therapist, Supportive Family member or Friend, Supportive Peer,
T or F; Emotions are contagious.
True
Mental Illness is always genetic?
TRUE OR FALSE
False
I have only two words but thousands of letters. What am I?
Post office
Which mental health disorder involves extreme fear of social situations or being judged by others?
Social anxiety disorder
Which mental health condition involves extreme mood swings, from mania to depression?
Bipolar Disorder
What is the term for sudden, intense attacks of fear that often include physical symptoms like a racing heart?
Panic attacks.
What is the most common anxiety disorder among teenagers?
GAD, generalized anxiety disorders.
What has many faces, expressions, and emotions, and is usually right at your fingertips?
Emojis.
What are the three types of stress responses?
Fight, flight or freeze.
True or False: People with OCD are only obsessed with cleanliness.
False
What chemical in our body releases when we exercise?
It releases endorphins.
Define Resilience
The abillity to bounce back from difficult situations
You measure my life in hours, and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy. What am I?
A candle
Why is stigma a challenge in mental health care?
It prevents people from seeking help.
What hormone is known to reduce stress and promote feelings of bonding?
Oxytocin
Can be used by a person to reduce stress, manage emotions and improve our mental wellness
Coping skills
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists can prescribe medication; psychologists mainly provide therapy
I come from a mine and am surrounded by wood. I help others to express themselves. What am I?
Pencil lead.
Which therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns?
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Which chemical in the brain is often called the “feel-good” neurotransmitter?
serotonin
Which eating disorder involves binge eating followed by purging, such as vomiting or excessive exercise?
Bulimia nervosa
A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.
Mental Illness
I can fly but have no wings. I cry but have no eyes. What am I?
Cloud