true or false
True or false: people with mental illness cannot be helped.
False! People with mental illness can be helped—through therapy, medication, support systems, and lifestyle changes, many individuals experience significant improvement and lead fulfilling lives.
When your brain feels like it's stuck in “worry mode,” making you feel nervous, scared, or overwhelmed—even if there’s no real danger around.
Anxiety
Multiple choice: ________ is the most common mental health disorder in the US (amongst teens & adults).
A) depression
B) anxiety
C) ADHD
B) anxiety. About 20% of adolescents between ages 12 & 17 experience anxiety. 19% of adults report experiencing anxiety.
Multiple choice: which of these is a healthy coping skill?
A) bottling up emotions
B) talking to a friend
C) ignoring problems
B) talking to a friend. Talking to a friend is a healthy coping skill because it helps you feel heard, supported, and less alone when you're going through tough stuff.
A magical film series about a young wizard and his friends who battle dark forces while growing up at a school for witches and wizards.
Harry Potter
True or false: does what you eat impact your mental health?
True! Eating a healthy, balanced diet supports mental health by nourishing the brain, stabilizing mood, and reducing the risk of anxiety and depression.
When you feel really sad, tired, or empty for a long time, and it makes everyday things—like hanging out with friends or doing schoolwork—feel really hard.
Depression
Asking for help is a sign of _______.
A) weakness
B) gratitude
C) strength
C) strength. Asking for help is a sign of strength because it shows courage, self-awareness, and a willingness to take steps toward feeling better—not weakness or failure.
Multiple choice: identify a sign of depression.
A) increased energy
B) feeling sad or hopeless
C) increased heart rate
D) fear of being contaminated by touching objects others have touched
B) feeling sad or hopeless. Depression is characterized by
I’m invisible but can weigh you down. I live in your thoughts and sometimes wear a frown. I’m not a person, but I can make you cry. What am I?
Anxiety
True or false: mental health only affects your emotions.
False! It also affects thinking, behavior, and physical health.
A positive sentence you say to yourself to help you feel confident, strong, or calm—like telling yourself, “I can handle this,” or “I am enough.”
Affirmation
Multiple choice: spending too much time _______ can affect your mood and self-esteem.
A) on the phone
B) on social media
C) at school
B) social media
Multiple choice: how many hours of sleep should a teen get at night for optimal mental health?
A) 7-9
B) 8-10
C) 10+
D) it doesn't matter
B) 8-10. 8-10 hours of sleep helps your brain recharge, making it easier to manage stress, focus in school, and feel emotionally balanced.
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
True or false: you can stop taking medications any time you want.
False! Stopping meds suddenly can mess with your mood, cause side effects, or make things worse. Always talk to a doctor first.
When people treat someone unfairly or judge them negatively just because they have a challenge—like a mental health issue—even though it’s not their fault and doesn’t define who they are.
Stigma
The U.S. celebrates mental health in _____ (month).
May
Multiple choice: what part of the brain is MOST affected by stress?
A) stomach
B) hands and feet
C) heart
D) brain
Brain. The brain controls your thoughts, emotions, and how you react—so when stress hits, your brain feels it first and hardest.
I’m tall when I’m young, and short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
True or false: "if I’ve managed my emotions alone before, I don’t need help now"
True. You can develop resilience and coping skills to manage your emotions on your own.
A thought, place, sound, or situation that suddenly brings up strong feelings or memories, especially ones that make you feel anxious, upset, or overwhelmed.
Trigger
Multiple choice: in 2024, ____% of adolescents experienced persistent sadness & hopelessness.
A) 35%
B) 27%
C) 42%
B) 42%
Multiple choice: what percentage of US teens experienced cyberbullying in the past year?
A) 8%
B) 21%
C) 35%
D) 17%
B) 21%.
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
the letter "M"