True or False
True or False: Feeling anxious before a big test or presentation is a sign of a serious anxiety disorder.
False
This term refers to a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry or fear about everyday situations. What is this condition?
Anxiety Disorder
This type of school program involves screening students for mental health concerns and connects them with appropriate resources.
Mental Wellness Screen/Fondy CARES
This coping strategy can improve mood and reduce stress by releasing endorphins. It can include activities like running, dancing, or playing sports. What is this activity called?
Exercise
These warning signs are used on social media as a way to protect mental health and allow for informed choices. They help users avoid content that could provoke a severe emotional response or distress.
Trigger Warning
True or False: All 7th grade students have the opportunity to complete the Wellness Screen. If your parent/guardian declined the screen or if you screened negative, you will not have the opportunity to take the screen in the future.
False. The screen can be taken by any student at any time upon request (with consent).
This term describes the unfair judgment or discrimination faced by individuals with mental health conditions.
Stigma
This school staff member will typically be the first point of contact for students who are looking for assistance with their schedules, academic support, or mental health support.
School Counselor
This technique involves focusing on your breathing and paying attention to the present moment to reduce stress and anxiety.
Mindfulness/Meditation
This quiet trend can be used to support mental health. Its triggers may include whispering, tapping and scratching, eating, crinkling, and unboxing.
ASMR - Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response
True or False: Scoring high on the Wellness Screen always indicates a serious mental health condition.
False. A high score indicates the need for further evaluation, but it does not diagnose a condition.
This disorder is characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety.
OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This is something you can create or do to help yourself feel calm - like listen to music, draw/art, use fidgets, or count to 10.
Coping Skills
Keeping a journal where you write about your thoughts and feelings can help you manage emotions and reflect on your experiences. What is this practice/technique called?
Journaling
Research has found a strong correlation between the rise of social media and an increase in these two mental health conditions, particularly among teenagers.
Anxiety and Depression
True or False: Mental health issues are more common than physical health issues.
True
This is the term for a state of well-being where an individual can cope with normal stresses, work productively, and contribute to their community.
This three-digit phone number connects individuals in the U.S. to 24/7 crisis support for mental health emergencies and suicidal thoughts.
988
Setting aside time each day for activities you enjoy, such as hobbies or relaxation, is an example of taking care of your mental well-being. What is this habit called?
Self-Care
Excessive time spent comparing oneself to others on social media has been linked to this type of mental health issue.
Low Self-Esteem/Anxiety
True or False: Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in the United States.
True. Anxiety disorders affect about 20% of adults and 31% of youth in the United States
This is the hormone released by the adrenal glands during a stressful situation, often called the "fight or flight" hormone.
Adrenaline
This type of mental health professional has a medical degree and is qualified to prescribe medication to treat mental health conditions.
A Psychiatrist
This essential health practice helps restore brain function, stabilize mood, and improve problem-solving abilities, making it crucial for managing stress. It is typically needed for 8-10 hours at a time.
Adequate Sleep
This chemical in the brain, often called the "feel-good" chemical, can increase when you get likes on a post.
Dopamine