Facts and Terms
Mental Health in Adults
Self-care
RIC
100

1 in ___ Americans will experience a mental health disorder in a given year

1 in 5

100

This is the most common mental health disorder

Anxiety, affecting approximately 19.1% of U.S. adults each year.

100

Most adults need this many hours of sleep a night

8 hours

100

Name a place you can go for mental health help on campus?

L4L, Health Services

200

How many American adults will experience a serious mental health condition? 10-20 million, 20-30 million, 30-40 million, 40-50 million

40-50 million

200

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

200

Practicing self care is not something adults struggle with.

False

200

When is L4L open?

Mon-Fri: 8:30-4:30

300

This percentage of people with mental health issues won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health: 5% 20% 40% 60% 

60% for fear of being labeled

300

A person who is struggling with their mental health can seek?

A doctor, therapist, a social worker 

300

List 4 examples of positive self-care people engage in

Journaling, Walking, Exercise, Eating Food, Music, Talking To People, Meditation, Deep Breathing, Good Sleep Hygiene, Taking a Shower/Bath, Seeking Professional Support.

300

Where is L4L located?

Adams Library Level 1

400

What country has the highest rate of mental health disorders in the world?

The U.S.

400

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 harmful

Stress

400

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

What is meditation

400

Where can I go to get outside resources to help me overcome obstacles in my personal life on campus?

L4L