Random Mental Health
What is the National Hot Line number?
Bonus points if you know the warm line!
988
866-359-7953
True of false- you need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
False! Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with.
Which gold medal-winning Olympic swimmer urged the U.S. Olympic Committee to do something to help athletes cope with depression?
Michael Phelps
What is stress?
A) The body’s reaction to any change that requires a response
B) The body’s reaction with a physical, mental and/or emotional response.
C) A normal part of life
D) All the above
D) All of the above
"Mama always said, 'Stupid is as stupid does.'"
Forest Gump
At its core, stigma about mental illness is caused by what root problem?
Lack of knowledge, ignorance, prejudice, discrimination, negative stereotypes
Experts suggest incorporating activities and practices from five dimensions into your self-care routine. These five dimensions include: physical, mental, spiritual, ______ and ________.
Social and emotional
Which Grammy award winner and advocate shared that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and said: “I have a mental illness, and I struggle with that mental illness every day.”
A) Cher
B) Kelly Clarkson
C) Lady Gaga
D) Rihanna
Lady Gaga
True or False: Youth do not experience stress
False
"You're killin' me, Smalls!"
The Sandlot
What does the lime green ribbon symbolize?
The national color for mental health awareness.
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
Learning a new skill, new interests/activities, writing, saying good things about yourself, etc.
Which hugely successful female global tennis champion has shared her struggles with depression, including postpartum depression?
Serena Williams
What are the three main types of responses to stress?
A) Fright, Flee, Fight
B) Fright, Freeze, Fight
C) Flight, Fight, Freeze
D) Flight, Freeze, Run
C) Flight, Fight, Freeze
"You can't handle the truth!"
A Few Good Men
What is the term for when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder simultaneously?
Dual diagnosis, or also referred to as co-occurring disorder
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
Deep Breathing
The main character in the 2001 movie A Beautiful Mind experiences what mental illness?
Schizophrenia
Positive stress is also known as?
a. Distress
b. Eustress
c. Stress less
d. Prostress
b. Eustress
Eustress is positive stress, that comes from positive challenges, changes, or exciting experiences.
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it"
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
On average, how many years pass after the onset of symptoms before a person seeks help for mental health symptoms?
11 years
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
2-4 weeks
In 2017, the musician Logic released a song featuring the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number. What was the name of the song?
1-800-273-8255
What is the name of the primary chemical released by your body when you are stressed? (also known as the stress hormone)
Cortisol
“Go ahead, make my day!”
Sudden Impact