What is the term for a professional who can talk through mental health issues and provide therapy
Psychologist or Therapist
Deep sorrow, specifically caused by someone's death
Grief
The most common mental illness people face
Anxiety Disorder
Mental Health Awareness Ribbon
____ is the new number to contact for mental health, substance use and suicide crises, a simple, easy-to-remember way for people to get help. This new number will allow people to quickly connect with support during a crisis, 24/7, no matter where they live
988
The main character in the 2001 movie, A Beautiful Mind experiences what mental illness?
Schizophrenia: The National Alliance on Mental Illness called ‘A Beautiful Mind’ a historic, authentic achievement. The film provides viewers with an inside look into the mind of someone who is battling to separate reality from delusion, as well as dispels many myths about schizophrenia and communicates important truths
This evidence-based approach to maintaining recovery from addiction involves identifying triggers and warning signs and then developing specific coping strategies to avoid a return to negative behaviors
Relapse Prevention
Mental illness runs in my family. Which is sort of weird, because my parents weren’t very
Athletic
Which part of SMART do the questions who, what, where, why address
Specific
True or False
Instant Fixes for stress exist
False
Which part represents something you are willing and able to achieve
Realistic
Mental health disorders are caused by all of these but one. Which one is incorrect?
Neglect, trauma, genetics, abuse, laziness
Laziness
This is a natural reaction to a challenging or threatening situation that can cause mental or physical tension
Stress
These can be used to reduce stress and improve our mental wellness
Coping Skills
This is the two-word term for the cooperative process of effectively resolving disputes and settling interpersonal arguments and fights in a positive manner that both sides can agree upon
Conflict resolution
I’ve faced mental illness — stuck my tongue out at it, shook my fist at it and finally gave it the
Finger
How do you make a tissue dance
You put a little boogie in it
This refers to taking care of yourself and doing things you enjoy to reduce stress and improve mental health
Self Care
These were the two most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in 2018
Anxiety and Depression
2.2 million U.S. youth were diagnosed with this in the past year, which includes excessive drinking or cannabis use
Substance Use Disorder
This word refers to a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person, commonly in the world of mental health
Stigma
This grounding technique has you focus on things you can see, hear, feel, smell, and taste
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique
This legendary Dutch painter, known for "Starry Night," grappled with mental health issues, even to the point where he knowingly cut off part of his own ear
Vincent van Gogh
Pt walks into a psychoanalyst’s office and asks, “So, how does this work? Do I just lie on the couch?” The psychoanalyst responds, “Actually, it works much better if you tell the
Truth
True or False
Everyone has mental health
True.
Your mental health can change day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute but everyone has mental health
Fact or Myth
People with mental health conditions are violent
Myth.
Most people with mental health conditions are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. Only 3%–5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness.
True or False
Everyone has mental illness
False.
A diagnosis of mental illness will come from a psychiatrist, psychologist, or your family doctor
Why don't eggs tell jokes
It cracks them up
What is Joy
This term describes the feeling when you are very happy and excited
This famous country singer, born in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Grammy-nominated for her song 'Jolene,' was diagnosed with clinical depression in the 80s.
Dolly Parton
These hormones often referred to as the "feel-good" hormones, are released during activities that promote well-being, like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization
Endorphins
To whoever stole my antidepressant pills, I hope you're ____ now
Happy
This disorder, characterized by the excessive fear it causes, is the most prevalent mental disorder in the US, with 19.1% of US adults having it
Anxiety
When given the abbreviation of the mental health disorder, say the full name of it: PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Why are books about glue so hard to read
You always get stuck on the first chapter
Fact or Myth
Most people in this age group (Teenagers) do not have mental health problems and are instead experiencing the effects of their hormones
Myth
This activity, which involves various stretches intended to ground you and help you meditate, comes from Hindu tradition
Yoga
The four positive aspects of communication, connection, education and support people use
Social media
This two-word term describes when you carefully hear and focus on what another person is saying and then repeat back what you heard to confirm that you understood them
Active listening or reflective listening
When I worked in addiction medicine we had a patient that was addicted to the Hoke Poke, but then
He turned himself around
50% of mental health problems begin by what age
14: Research has shown that half of all mental health disorders start by age 14
When given the abbreviation of the mental health disorder, say the full name of it: OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Fact or Myth
People with mental illness have low Intelligence and therefore cannot do well in school
Myth
Often called CBT, this form of counseling that targets harmful behaviors and ways of thinking and attempts to reduce them by introducing practical coping methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
When given the abbreviation of the mental health disorder, say the full name of it: BPD
Borderline Personality Disorder
This lead singer of a famous heavy metal band, known for his songs "Paranoid" and "Crazy Train," has been dealing with bipolar disorder for his entire life
Ozzy Ozbourne
One of the most well know artists to ever live, this Italian genius is thought to have an anxiety disorder and possibly even autism, but that did not stop him from completing his four-year masterpiece of painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo
Why can’t you hear a psychiatrist I’m the bathroom
Because the “P” is silent!
The rates of heart disease, stroke, HIV, Hepatitis, and mental disorders move in this direction when addiction is also present
Increase, go up, or get worse
This Disney star turned female singer/actress has been extremely vocal about her struggles with anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. She was awarded the 2019 Mclean Award for Mental Health Advocacy and appeared at the MTV Youth mental health summit at the White House this past spring
Selena Gomez
What state is known for the smallest drinks
Minnie-soda
This is the term for a persistent, strong, and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
Phobia
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Self-care
This term refers to the healthy ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of another
Empathy or empathizing
This highly advanced and complex area of the human brain is associated with decision-making and impulse control, and is strongly impacted by addiction and intoxication
Prefrontal Cortex
I don’t do drugs. I do therapy. Unfortunately, therapy isn’t as fun and it’s just as
Expensive
Perhaps the most well know composer in history, this famous music writer supposedly suffered with bipolar disorder in addition to going deaf
Beethoven
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions
Brain
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression
Bipolar Disorder
Some people in recovery need help with past difficult life events, distressing experiences, and memories often referred to as a history of _______
Trauma
What has 88 keys, but still can't open a single door
Piano
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others
Boundaries
This approach to addiction recovery focuses on minimizing the negative consequences associated with active substance use by providing tools, strategies, resources, and supports to reduce the risks and dangers associated with that use
Harm Reduction
I live with mental illness—which makes my husband really
Jealous
I am a journalist, novelist, and short story writer. During my life and career, I have been outspoken about the mental health struggles of my family and I. I have homes, that are now popular tourist destinations in Cuba and Key West, Florida. Some of my most popular novels include Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls.
Ernest Hemingway
The year National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was announced
2008
Name one thing that having a healthy and positive mental state allows
work productivity
learning to cope with stressors of life
realize and use your full potential
good decision making and choices
What is the name of the book used to diagnoses mental health disorders
What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)
Despite being one of the most well-known and well-respected US historical figures, this 16th president of the US was known to struggle with a mood disorder
Abraham Lincoln
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement
Dopamine
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
2-4 WEEKS
I went to Hogwarts and the Sorting Hat barley touched my head and screamed not a house for me to go to but another place where is that?
Therapy
How many individuals were interviewed for NAMI’s first book “You Are Not Alone”.
130
Across the U.S economy, serious mental illness causes how many billions in lost earnings each year?
193 billion
The ratio of U.S. adults who experience mental illness each year
1 in 5
In 2015, I founded the LiveLoveLaugh Foundation, that aims to give hope to every person experiencing stress, anxiety and depression, after my own experience with mental illness. I am a Bollywood actress, and I was named 100 most influential people in the world in 2018
Deepika Padukone
Olympic swimmer living with ADHD
Michael Phelps
Mental health conditions are very common. Research shows that _____ youth/adolescents (aged 6-17) will experience a mental health condition in any given time
1 in 6
One of the original writers of the “horror” genre, this legendary author from the 1800’s suffered from grief and depression. (Hint- His last name is also one of the Teletubbies)
Edgar Allan Poe
Mental Health Matters this isn't a joke but Every one gets 3,000 points
3,000