Myths
1 in 5 people state they have experienced mental health stigma?
False. 3 in 4 people have (not including people who have not disclosed stigma)
This Netflix teen drama sparked conversations about teen mental health and suicide.
What is 13 Reasons Why?
What is mindfulness?
This type of activity, like journaling or meditation, helps manage stress.
What is the most common mental health condition in the U.S.?
What is anxiety
True or False: You can have good mental health even if you have a diagnosed mental illness.
What is true? (Mental health is a spectrum, and many people manage conditions effectively.)
Which dance style is often considered a fun way to boost mood and get exercise at the same time?
What is Zumba.
The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.
What is self-care
What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?
Mental health is a general state of well-being; mental illness is a diagnosable condition.
True or False: CBT is only about thinking positively.
False (CBT focuses on realistic thinking, not just positive thinking.)
Poor mental health increases the risk of cancer or stroke?
True, it also increases the risk of heart disease.
In which film does Robin Williams play a therapist who helps a troubled young genius?
What is Good Will Hunting
Technique to manage negative thoughts?
What is positive affirmations
Trauma can led to a reduction of what part of the brain?
(part that is essential for memory formation)
The sympathetic nervous system causes the heart rate to slow down when using breathing techniques?
False. What is the parasympathetic nervous system
What is the second most common mental health disorder among college students?
What is anxiety. (at roughly 33%)
What part of the brain has decreased activity when coping strategies are used effectively?
What is the amygdala.
What was the first mental illness to be recognized by the American Psychiatric Association
What is depression?
What are the 3 main components CBT focuses on?
Thoughts, Emotions, Behaviors
The Untied States has the highest rate of depression
False China is the highest
What percentage of mental health problems start by the age of 14?
What is 50%. (75% of mental health problems are established by the age of 24).
Which psychologist pioneered the work behind coping skills?
Who is Sigmund Freud.
(explored defense mechanisms as a means of understanding how individuals deal with psychological stress)
What year was Mental Health Awarness Month created in the United States?
1949