Anti-Stressors
Mental Health Stats
Mental Health Symptoms
Coping Skills
Supporting Others
100

This type of physical activity is known to keep you fit while also stimulating the mind

What is exercise?

100

This age group has the highest rates of suicide?

What are older adults

100

This is a very common condition that involves hearing voices

What is schizophrenia?

100

This is a professional who you can talk to to discuss your feelings. They offer ways for you to process emotions and situations in your life

What is a therapist or a counselor?

100

This is characterized by a lack of social connection. This is a huge risk factor for poor mental and physical health

What is isolation?

200

This ancient practice combines physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation

What is yoga?
200

1 in __ Us adults are living with a mental illness

What is 5

200

This disorder involves a feeling of worry and or nervousness and can interfere with daily life

What is anxiety?

200

This is a simple yet effective that is commonly used and can be discreetly used in any space. It involves your lungs

What is deep breathing/belly breathing?

200

Affirming an individuals experiences and emotions. When someone is struggling, they are not looking for answers but instead comfort

What is validation?

300

This common practice involves writing down thoughts and feelings in order to cope

What is journaling?

300

____ is the leading disability worldwide

What is depression?

300

This disorder comes from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event

What is PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)

300

This mindfulness technique involves taking time to be appreciative of life, experiences, people, etc that are meaningful to you

What is practicing gratitude or thankfulness?

300

These are examples of stigmatizing language around mental health and substance use. Using terms like this can decrease someone's likelihood to share or seek treatment

What are the terms "crazy" "coocoo" "psycho"

400

This beverage often served hot is made using multiple herbs and has a soothing essence to it

What is tea?

400

According to the NIH ___% of older adults report engaging in high risk drinking

What is 65%

400
These are brief overwhelming feelings of emotions that involve breathing difficulties and sweating

What are panic attacks?

400
This is a practice in which you focus on what is happening in the moment, what are you seeing, feeling, smelling, tasting, etc

What is mindfulness or grounding?

400

It is important to be _______ when supporting others in our lives

What is non judgemental?

500
This stress management approach involves setting priorities and making plans to do tasks

What is time management

500

The average time frame between when someone begins experiencing mental health symptoms and when they start seeking treatment

What is 11 years?

500

This disorder is a combination of different mood changes

What is bipolar disorder?

500

True or false: Medication is the only form of treatment that works for mental health problems

False: A combination of medication and counseling works best for mental health problems

500

When someone is feelings down a simple action of listening without distraction can help them feel understood

What is active listening?