Vocabulary
This is the ability to work through and recover from disappointment.
What is resilience?
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ______.
What is exercise?
True or False? Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. There are plenty of ways to treat mental illness including (but not limited to) medication, self care, coping skills and different forms of therapy
What is a stereotypical name for people with mental illness?
"crazy" "psycho", "nuts", "lazy", "violent" and various others
This singer has also launched the Born This Way Foundation, which works to promote mental health awareness and support.
Lady Gaga
This is the ability to tune into your own thoughts, feelings, and actions
What is self-awareness?
Name 3 healthy coping skills.
exercising, deep breathing, reading a book, listening to music etc
Mental Health disorders are rare.
False. According to NAMI, 43.8 billion adults experience mental illness in a year.
Why does Mental Health stigma matter?
Stigma is a problem and it affects many people. The stigma and silence surrounding mental health are the greatest barriers to people seeking treatment and support for their mental illness
The most decorated Olympian swimmer of all time has shared his struggles with ADHD and depression, becoming an advocate for mental health awareness and therapy.
Who is Michael Phelps?
A hormone that prepares the body to respond to stress.
What is adrenaline?
This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper.`
What is journaling?
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
Why do you think there is such a difference in the words used to describe those who suffer from medical health conditions that society considers normal to those who suffer from mental illness?
Negative words and stereotypes can be traced back to the stigma surrounding mental illnesses. The way in which society perceives mental health affects how they describe it. Make It OK is here to help normalize the conversation and see mental illnesses as “normal” illnesses.
This Olympic gymnast has been vocal about her struggles with depression and is an advocate for mental health awareness in sports.
Who is Simone Biles?
Forgiving yourself for making a mistake is an example of
What is self compassion?
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills.
Substance abuse, harming yourself or others, avoiding help etc
TRUE or FALSE: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
False. Mental illness has no age limit.
What are things you could do to help with reducing stigma?
Recognize mental illness as a disease, Use respectful language when talking about mental illness, See the person for who and not their condition, Offer help and support, and Combat misconceptions with facts when you see or hear them
This singer-songwriter and 'Only Murders in the Building' actress has opened up about her diagnosis of living with Bipolar 1 disorder.
Who is Selena Gomez?
This is a therapeutic technique where you focus your awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
What is mindfulness?
DAILY DOUBLE: Name a benefit of having coping skills.
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, better mood, improve self-esteem, etc.
True or False? People with mental health conditions are violent or unpredictable.
Most people with mental health conditions are no more likely to be violent than anyone else
How does stigma impact individuals dealing with mental health conditions?
It can lead to discrimination, social isolation, and a reluctance to seek help, exacerbating the challenges individuals face in managing their mental health.
This NJ native known as 'The Boss' has
opened up publicly about his long-term battle against depression in his memoir “Born to Run”. Over the years, he’s learned to manage his illness with antidepressants and psychotherapy, along with support from his wife, but he recorded his album “Wrecking Ball” during some particularly tough years.
Who is Bruce Springsteen?