Stress & Anxiety
The body’s natural “fight-or-flight” response is triggered by this.
What is stress?
A common symptom of depression is loss of this, even in favorite activities.
What is interest?
The recommended amount of sleep for most college students.
what is 7-9 hours?
Writing down three things you’re thankful for each day is practicing this.
what is gratitude?
This green item is often worn to support mental health awareness.
What is a ribbon?
Deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation are examples of these.
what are relaxation techniques?
Bipolar disorder involves alternating between depression and this opposite mood state.
what is mania?
Scrolling late at night often disrupts this important stage of sleep.
What is REM sleep?
Exercise boosts mental health partly by releasing these “feel-good” chemicals.
what are endorphins? (dopamine)
May is recognized in the U.S. as this awareness month.
What is Mental Health Awareness Month?
This type of anxiety occurs during exams or presentations.
what is performance (test) anxiety?
Seasonal affective disorder is most common in this time of year.
What is winter?
Blue light suppresses the production of this sleep hormone.
What is melatonin?
Talking to a counselor or trusted friend is a form of this.
What is seeking support?
The belief that people with mental illness are “dangerous” is an example of this.
What is stigma?
Chronic stress raises the risk of this cardiovascular condition.
What is high blood pressure?
SSRIs, a common type of antidepressant, work by increasing this neurotransmitter.
What is serotonin?
Poor sleep can worsen this disorder involving attention and focus.
What is ADHD?
Meditation and mindfulness are often used to reduce this.
What is stress?
This famous gymnast withdrew from Olympic events to prioritize her mental health in 2021.
Who is Simone Biles?
The part of the brain that processes fear and anxiety.
what is amygdala? It's shaped like an almond.
Persistent sadness for at least two years is known as this disorder.
What is dysthymia? (persistent depressive disorder or PDD)
The science of good sleep habits is called this.
What is sleep hygiene?
Setting limits on social media or toxic relationships is creating these healthy boundaries.
what are boundaries?
The movement that promotes acceptance of people with different mental health challenges.
What is the mental health advocacy movement?