Brain & Body
Mental Health only affects how you feel, not your physical health.
❌ Myth- Mental health can impact sleep, appetite, energy, and the immune system.
Only adults can have mental health issues.
❌ Myth – Mental health conditions can affect all ages, even children.
Only people with serious problems need therapy.
❌ Myth – Therapy is helpful for anyone managing stress, changes, or emotions.
People with mental illness can’t be successful or hold down a job.
❌ Myth – Many people with mental health conditions thrive in school, work, and life with the right support.
This yellow sponge lives in a pineapple under the sea.
SpongeBob SquarePants
Exercise can improve mental health symptoms.
✅ Fact – Regular movement helps reduce anxiety and depression by increasing happy chemicals such as endorphins and dopamine
Men don’t struggle with mental health as much as women.
❌ Myth – Men often experience mental health challenges but may hide them due to stigmas.
You have to be on medication forever if you start taking it for mental health.
❌ Myth – Treatment plans vary, and some people use medication short-term.
If someone looks okay, they must be okay.
❌ Myth – Mental health struggles are not always visible.
Eleven and the Demogorgon come from this Netflix show.
Stranger Things
The brain stops developing when you are 18.
❌ Myth – The brain is not fully developed until you are 25
Mental illness can run in families.
✅ Fact – There is often a genetic component, but not always.
It’s okay to take a mental health day when you're overwhelmed.
✅ Fact – Just like sick days, mental health days help you reset and recharge.
Talking openly about mental health helps reduce stigma.
✅ Fact – Honest conversations create awareness and normalize getting help.
What is the capital city of Illinois
Springfield
Stress can cause physical symptoms like headaches or stomach aches.
✅ Fact – Mental stress can trigger real physical symptoms.
People with lots of friends can’t be depressed.
❌ Myth – Depression can affect anyone, even those who seem happy or social.
If someone is suicidal, don’t talk about it—it might make it worse.
❌ Myth – Asking directly can save lives. It shows you care and helps reduce risk.
You can just snap out of being depressed if you try hard enough.
❌ Myth – Mental health issues are not a choice or something you can will away.
What company makes the PlayStation
Sony
Mental illness is a sign of personal weakness.
❌ Myth – Mental illness is a health condition, not a character flaw.
Talking to a trusted adult can help you manage your mental health.
✅ Fact – Reaching out for support is one of the best things you can do.
❌ Myth – Sessions are kept entirely confidential unless you tell me you are going to hurt yourself or someone else, or there is an adult hurting you.
It’s brave to ask for help with your mental health.
✅ Fact – Seeking support shows strength, not weakness.
What was Disney's first animated film?
Snow White and The Seven Dwarves