Mental Health Spectrum/Mental Health Disorders
Brain Stuff
Miscellaneous Facts
Stress and more
Random Trivia
100
True or false: The mental health spectrum includes the extremes of being unaware of having an issue to intentionally ignoring help.
True.
100
This brain region is specializes in threat detection and response (it has additional functions, as well).
DAILY DOUBLE: There are four types of responses that may result from feeling one is in danger and/or experiencing trauma. They are _________, ___________, _________, _____________.
Amygdala
What is fight, flight, freeze, fawn.
100
True or false: All developmental disabilities significantly alter ones ability to function well in the world.
False. There is a spectrum of severity of these conditions.
100
What is the number to the suicide prevention hotline?
What is 988.
100
What musical artist was Ms. Bri obsessed with in Middle School?
Eminem aka Marshall Mathers
200
What's missing? 
Uses resources to balance.
200
If a brain experiences damage in this part of the brain, then skills like critical thinking, impulse control, an executive functioning could be negatively impacted.
Prefrontal cortex.
200
What does the term ADHD stand for?
*daily double: what are 2 of its main characteristics and what are 2 of the gifts that come with this developmental difference*
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Possible characteristics include: forget or lose things a lot, trouble organizing or finishing a task, impulsivity, etc.
Gifts of this developmental difference include: enhanced creativity, heightened intuition, greater emotional sensitivity, etc.
200
True or false: Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress.
True.
200
What does Mr. Szabo do other than teach at Geffen?
Advocates for and educates about mental health in schools and communities around the nation.
300
What determines someone's risk of developing a mental health disorder?
What is nature (genetic predisposition) and nurture (environmental factors).
300
True or false: The brain is made up of structures that operate separately from one another.
False. The different regions of the brain are interconnected; some regions specialize in functions, but they are always talking to each other.
300
What are 3-4 of the outlets that people use to try and diagnose themselves or others?
The internet, youtube, online quizzes, social media, influencers, friends, family, etc.
300
The _____________ nervous system kicks in when threat/danger is detected, and can shut down digestion and other bodily processes to focus on survival.
Sympathetic nervous system.
300
Who was the first Disney princess?
Snow White
400
What are two of the most common types of mental health disorders people experience?
Anxiety and Mood Disorders.
400
This rule states that emotions and their associated chemicals tend to arise and then flush out of our bodies within a certain time frame. (Clue: Ms. Bri in the airport)
Extra 50: What keeps the brain stuck in emotional response after the 90 seconds has passed?
90 second rule.
Rumination and replaying thoughts, circumstances, etc.
400
Who are 3 of the 5 professionals who can diagnose a mental health disorder?
- psychiatrists
- psychologists
- counselors
- social workers
- general practitioners (family doctor)
400
What is the difference between feeling anxious and having an anxiety disorder?
Feeling anxious has a start and ending point. One can typically move on from that emotional state. Other emotions similar to feeling anxious are: nervous, doubtful, overwhelmed, uneasy concerned.
Anxiety disorders are intense and disproportional emotional responses, interfere with daily life, and are very difficult to manage.
400
What’s the most-consumed beverage in the world that is not water?
Tea
500
True or False: A student has a mental health challenge/issue. They meet with school counselors occasionally and use coping skills like sports and art. This qualifies as the student needing constant assistance to balance.
Explain your answer.
False. This corresponds to the student using resources to balance. They have coping skills and use resources when needed. Needing constant assistance would require more round-the-clock type of care.
500
What criteria need to be met for a mental health challenge to be considered a disorder?
1. The symptoms become unmanageable and interfere with daily functioning.
2. The symptoms are persistent over time.
3. The issues are more severe than just passing emotional states.
500
Describe 3 aspects of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Rest and digest
Equilibrium/calm
Slower heart rate
Pupils constrict (smaller)
Relaxes breathing
500
Where in the human body is the smallest bone located?
The ear.