Name The Disorder
As many as 80% of new mothers experience this, also called the "baby blues".
What is postpartum depression?
Getting 8-10 hours of this per night is essential for children and teens to have a healthy body and mind.
What is sleep?
By the time Canadians reach 40 years of age, this number have or have had a mental illness.
What is 1 in 2 (50%)?
This type of wellness involves the ability to learn new things, being curious, and staying engaged in day-to-day activities.
What is intellectual?
One in five Canadians will personally experience a mental illness in their lifetime.
What is true?
This disorder is characterized by "feelings of severe despondency and dejection", but also by debilitating sadness, boredom, and inability to complete simple tasks such as taking care of oneself.
What is depression?
The scent of this type of citrus fruit has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety.
What is an orange?
Young people aged 15-24 are more likely to experience this than any other age group.
What is mental illness/substance use?
This type of wellness deals with spending time in nature and having a clean and tidy space in which to live, sleep, and study.
What is environmental?
Less than a quarter of all disabilities worldwide are related to mental illness.
What is false?
(Half of all disabilities worldwide are related to mental illness.)
This disorder is characterized by feeling nervous, restless, or tense, and physical symptoms include a racing heart, cold sweats, and rapid breathing.
What is anxiety?
Doing this activity (often to the sound of music) burns calories, leads to improved mood and body image, a better quality of life, and lowers the risk of dementia.
What is dancing?
Women are nine times more likely to experience this type of disorder than men are.
What is an eating disorder?
This type of wellness involves the process of understanding beliefs, values, and ethics that help to guide your life.
What is spiritual?
Almost one half (49%) of people who have felt symptoms of depression and anxiety haven't gone to see a doctor about it.
What is true?
This disorder is characterized by periods of highs and lows, and in most people they are separated by periods of stability. People who have this disorder are also more likely to have substance abuse issues.
What is bipolar disorder?
This, said to be the best medicine, can benefit our mental and physical health, improve our overall quality of life, and even help us live longer. So go ahead, tell a few jokes!
What is laughter?
About 1% of Canadians will experience this mental health disorder at some point in their lives.
What is bipolar disorder AKA manic depression, OR schizophrenia?
This type of wellness involves eating well and exercising, getting enough sleep, and managing your bodily health.
What is physical?
Once depression is recognized and treated by mental health professionals, it can make a difference for up to 40% of people.
What is false?
(Seeing a doctor and getting the help you need can make life better and get you back to normal or a semblance of normal for 80% of people.)
This is a mental disorder that happens after a traumatic experience, which can range from extreme events such as war to verbal abuse during childhood. Symptoms may include flashbacks.
What is PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
Doing this with a pet releases the hormone oxytocin, which relieves stress and boosts happiness.
What is cuddle?
42% of Canadians said they wouldn't do this with a friend who has a mental illness.
What is socialize?
This type of wellness involves having a strong support system made of friends, family, trusted peers, coworkers, and other relationships.
What is social?
The onset of mental illness disorders usually occurs in middle age.
What is false?
(Mental illness usually starts in adolescents/teens.)