Therapy & Diagnosis
True or False: You have to have a diagnosed mental illness to benefit from therapy.
False
Therapy provides a safe space for anyone who wants guidance, needs support for everyday challenges, or wants to build coping skills.
What is the most common type of mental disorder diagnosed among college students?
A. Anxiety Disorders
B. Mood Disorders
C. Trauma-Related Disorders
A. Anxiety Disorders
Roughly 35% to 45% of students who seek counseling report symptoms that align with the diagnosis of an anxiety disorder.
What is one way you practice self-care in your everyday life?
(Answers vary)
Good sleep practices
Meditating
Exercising
Journaling
Spending time with friends
What does "The BEAT" stand for?
The Black Emotions Advocate Team
What rapper said the following lines in their song about hope and perseverance in the face of adversity?
"We gon' be alright
Do you hear me, do you feel me?
We gon' be alright"
"Alright" by Kendrick Lamar
What therapy approach helps people confront and manage fears by gradually exposing them to anxiety-provoking situations?
A. Exposure Therapy
B. Schema Therapy
C. Psychoanalysis
A. Exposure Therapy
Often used to treat specific phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
According to Psychiatry.org, what percentage of people listen to music to calm their nerves?
A. 62%
B. 39%
C. 77%
C. 77%
How many hours of sleep do college students need each night? (Range)
7 to 9 hours
What is the name of UNC Charlotte's main resource for counseling and mental health support?
Christine F. Price Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Website: https://caps.charlotte.edu/
Name one reason someone in the Black community might hesitate to seek mental health support.
(Answers vary)
Stigma
Fear of judgement
Lack of trust
Limited access to resources
What is the most common type of talk therapy, often used to treat anxiety and depression?
A. Psychodynamic Therapy
B. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
B. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and the behaviors connected to them.
True or False: Most of your body's serotonin (chemical that regulates mood) is stored in your intestines.
True
If you have ever heard, "your gut talks to your brain," this is what that means. Your digestion and mental state are connected.
What self-care technique involves writing down thoughts and feelings to gain clarity?
Journaling
True or False: UNC Charlotte students have to pay an additional fee every time they receive counseling through CAPS.
False
There are no additional fees for CAPS services; their resources are included in tuition.
Which artist released a song in 2017 that addressed suicidal thoughts and the importance of seeking help, and references the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the title?
Logic
"1-800-273-8255"
What is the main difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication, while a psychologist focuses on talk therapy and psychological testing.
What is the annual treatment rate among Black adults in the U.S.?
A. 38.5%
B. 57.9%
C. 29.1%
A. 38.5%
What is the practice of establishing clear physical, emotional, or mental limits to protect your well-being and define how others can treat you?
Boundary-setting
A UNC Charlotte student is struggling with their mental health and needs urgent support after CAPS has closed. What campus resource can they contact?
After-hours counseling support
Call CAPS at 704-687-0311 to connect with their after-hours counseling support
or
Suicide & Crisis Hotline: Call or Text 988
What term describes the passing down of emotional, psychological, and physical stress responses or traumatic experiences from one generation to the next?
Generational trauma
Who was the psychologist who created client-centered therapy (in which patients lead the sessions and are encouraged to direct their own personal growth)?
A. Carl Rogers
B. Jean Piaget
C. Sigmund Freud
A. Carl Rogers
Fill in the blanks: "50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age [__], and 75% by age [__]."
A. 21, 35
B. 14, 24
C. 45, 60
B. 14, 24
The first appearance of many mental health conditions commonly occurs during childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood.
What ancient practice involves using essential oils to promote physical and emotional well-being?
Aromatherapy
Name two types of support students can receive through CAPS.
Individual counseling, group counseling, crisis support, workshops, consultations, referrals to off-campus resources
What critically acclaimed 2016 film directed by Barry Jenkins explores themes of identity, trauma, and self-discovery through the life of a young Black man named Chiron growing up in Miami?
Moonlight