Mental Health
Music
Movies
Metaphors
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100
This American poet and author, known for works like “The Raven,” dealt with alcoholism and mental health issues throughout his life, influencing his dark themes.
Who is Edgar Allan Poe?
100
This classic rock song by Led Zeppelin is often interpreted as a metaphor for spiritual ascension or life's journey.
What is "Stairway to Heaven"?
100
In this film, Jack Nicholson's character is forcibly institutionalized, depicting the harsh realities of mental health treatment in the 1960s.
What is One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest?
100
In this TV series, a chemistry teacher turns to a life of crime, serving as a metaphor for moral descent and corruption.
What is Breaking Bad?
100
This athlete has the most medals in Olympics history. He also checked into rehab in 2014 for alcohol use. He stated he has struggled with depression, anxiety, and ADHD throughout his life.
Who is Michael Phelps?
200
In the movie A Beautiful Mind, Russell Crowe portrays a mathematician battling delusions and hallucinations while trying to differentiate reality from fiction.
What is Schizophrenia?
200
This 1980 hit by Eric Clapton, written for his son, has been interpreted as a reflection on grief and healing.
What is Tears in Heaven?
200
This 2012 movie, starring Denzel Washington, follows a pilot struggling with alcoholism.
What is Flight?
200
This animated movie is a metaphor for the five stages of Grief.
Hint: P Sherman 42 Wallaby Way Sydney
What is Finding Nemo?
200
This Canadian-American actor and comedian, known for his energetic performances, battled bipolar disorder and substance abuse but became an advocate for mental health awareness.
Who is Jim Carrey?
300
In Silver Linings Playbook, the main characters struggle with emotional highs and lows, characterized by mood swings and impulsive behavior.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
300
This famous singer-songwriter known for songs like “Rehab” and “Back to Black” often shared themes of addiction and recovery in her lyrics, drawing from her own struggles.
Who is Amy Winehouse?
300
This movie features Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga and shows the weight of addiction and how it can impact ones life.
Hint: "In the sha-ha, sha-la-la-la-low "
What is "A Star is Born"?
300
The metaphor "feeding the wolf" in mental health refers to nurturing this, whether positive or negative.
What is your mindset or habits?
300
This popular American actress wrote about her struggles with addiction in her memoir "Wishful Drinking."
Hint: She played a famous Princess in a galaxy far far away.
Who is Carrie Fisher?
400
This 2001 film portrays the character Will Hunting, played by Matt Damon, who struggles with unresolved trauma and emotional barriers, leading to difficulty in forming relationships.
What is borderline personality disorder?
400
This 31-year-old indie rapper from Cleveland says he turned to cocaine and alcohol to cope with the pressures of his rapid rise to fame. He attributes the success of his Satellite Flight tour to quitting alcohol, after which he “was the happiest I had ever been on tour.”
Who is Kid Cudi?
400
This film was based on the true story of American businessman Chris Gardner's journey to success after becoming homeless while bringing up his young son. He experiences life-altering events that force him to confront his deepest regrets and seek redemption, much like recovery.
What is The Pursuit of Happyness?
400
This metaphor, often used in AA, compares addiction to a progressive and insidious illness.
What is a "cunning, baffling, and powerful disease"?
400
This basketball superstar, often called "The Best That Never Was," saw his NBA career cut short due to cocaine addiction, highlighting the dangers of substance abuse in professional sports.
Who is Len Bias?
500
In Fight Club, Edward Norton’s character experiences episodes of blackouts and memory loss, revealing a deep split between two distinct personalities.
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
Previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder.
500
The frontman of Metallica, has struggled with addiction and has re-entered rehab multiple times. He has been open about his recovery journey, and has said that playing music saves his life.
Who is James Hetfield?
500
This 2010 film, starring Mark Wahlberg and Christian Bale, showcases addiction and recovery through the story of a professional boxer and his brother.
What is The Fighter?
500
This TV show is a metaphor for Depression and other mental Illnesses as it shows how it can effect the entire community. Just throw some headphones on and keep "Running up that Hill".
What is Stranger Things?
500
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" is a quote often attributed to this WWII leader, relevant to recovery resilience.
He also suffered from depression in which he referred to as his "Black Dog"
Who is Winston Churchill?