Mental Health & Performance
Trivia
Mental Health and Athletics
Mental Health
Social Support
100

This is something I can take using my nose and my mouth.

Deep Breathing

100

What hormone allows the cells in your body to absorb sugar from youth blood?

Insulin

100

What did Simone Biles do at the Toyoko Olympics?

She took a break from the Olympics to focus on her mental health

100

This is saying kind and helpful things about myself

Positive self talk

100

Who would you consider as social support?

Friends, family, teachers, coaches

200

True or false, Excercise is healthy for your brain?

True

200

How many bones does a shark have?

Zero

200

What NBA All-star opened up about his mental illness in 2018 through Twitter. 

Hint: Plays on Chicago Bulls since 2021

DeMar DeRozan

200

What are two things that can promote positive mental health? 

Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, getting enough sleep, etc.. 

200

___ means of having friends and other people, including family, to turn to in times of need. 

Social support

300

True or false, your performance can cause stress?

True

300

Which country has the largest population of tigers?

India

300

Name the Olympic male swimmer who has spoken about his mental health issues.

Michael Phelps has spoken about his depression and ADHD

300

How can you tell you tell that you are getting angry? 

My heart races, tapping, face turn red...

300

A person trained to give guidance. 

Counselor or Therapist or Social Worker

400

How can mental health affect your overall performance in society?

They aren't able to concentrate, become distracted, make mistakes...

400

What are the three branches of the United States government?

Executive, judicial, and legislative

400

How does Lebron James manage his stress? 

He uses meditation apps, deep breathing, relaxation aid

400

What are things you can do if you notice a friend who needs help but isn't asking for it?

Be a friend, talk with them, talk to a teacher or counselor, provide resources.

400

How can social support improve mental well-being?

Being able to have someone to talk to, let out frustrations and receive advice, and can relieve stress.

500
What are these not eating, overeating, compulsive talking, verbal and physical outbursts, fidgeting

Signs of stress

500

Which muppet character sips on tea in the “but that’s none of my business” meme?

Kermit the Frog.

500

Which soccer star pushed aside coke bottles at a pressed conference and chose to drink water instead?

Cristiano Ronaldo

500

Name the 2 parts of the autonomic nervous system that are responsible for the fight, flight and freeze and the calming response (rest and digest).

The___________nervous system 

and The________nervous system

sympathetic- fight,flight freeze

parasympathetic- calming

500

Individuals who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice

Support group or Network