Mental Health Trivia

Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)

100

True or false: Mental Health Issues are rare

False Approximately 1 in 5 people between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, or learning disability. 

200

People with mental illnesses will not get better

Myth. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.

300

Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.

Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.

400

If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.

Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.

500

True or False: It's a good idea to start abusing substances when you find out you have a mental illness.

False: If you start abusing substances, you will not only ruin your health, but you illness will get worse.

Would you look at that? (Signs and Symptoms)

100

This disorder is a combination of drastic mood swings

Bi-Polar Disorder

200

Name 3 types of mental illnesses.

Anxiety, depression, bi-polar, PTSD, anorexia, schizophrenia etc. 

300

This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

400

What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe?

Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack

500

What are symptoms of anorexia?

Not eating enough, looks too skinny, thinks that they are too fat, etc

Treatment

100

True or False- admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.

FALSE. Admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.

200

Name 3 places/people you can go  to talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.

Guidance Counselor, Your teacher, your friends, your teacher, etc.

300

True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.

False. Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful. Talk to a doctor about all of your different options.

400

True of false- you need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.

False. Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: if you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.

500

Which phone line can you reach out to get help?

Kids Help Phone. [phone]

Help a brother out

100

Are you helping your friend if they come talk to you?

Yes. By being open and letting them vent about what's going on, you are helping to alleviate their stress and get things off of their chest. You are not a professional (or maybe you are, who knows), and you can't expect to have all the answers. Sometimes just listening is all they need.

200

True of false- If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.

False. If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you than to lose a friend. If you think they are serious about attempting suicide, do not be afraid to call 911.

300

True/ False- If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with them, you can cause your friend to get better when they are experiencing a mental health issue.

False. Temporarily you can make them feel better, but if there is an underlying cause making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. Sometimes helping a friend through something like this is challenging and frustrating because you cannot instantly make everything better. Being patient is key, and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything.

400

Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.

Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, go with them to appointments/ help them make appointments, show them that you care :), if it is serious tell someone, don't judge, ask someone for advice

500

Name 3 reason why people hesitate to get help

They don't want to "burden anyone else with their problems", it is hard to talk about, it makes them feel vulnerable, fear of being judged, stigma, don't know who to tell, don't think the problem is "serious enough", asking for help is "giving up", no resources available Facts: Your friends (and your don) will feel worse if you don't come talk to them if you need help/ need to talk. They are your friends (and your don) for a reason, and they don't want you to feel bad! don't be afraid to talk about it!

Celebrities w/ mental illnesses

100

This worldwide famous woman is a talk show host, author, and actress. She is a very kind-hearted individual who has donated over 3 billion dollars to many assortment of charities. She also suffered from depression and anxiety. Who is she?

Oprah Winfrey

200

She is an American singer and actress. She has 16 teen choice awards, and an American music award. Her most popular song being, "Come and get it." She has depression and anxiety and she's very passionate about mental health. Who is she?

Selena Gomez

300

He is a singer that is know around the world. He was a former member of the band "One Direction" and is still strong to this day. One of his most famous songs is "Pillowtalk." He had an an eating disorder called anorexia, and with support, he beat it! Who is he?

Zayn Malik

400

This celebrity is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has won 53 awards in her career life. Her most popular song being, "Heart Attack." The mental illness she has is Bipolar disorder. A mental illness marked by extreme shifts in mood. Who is she?

Demi Lovato.

500

This man was an American stand up comedian and actor. He was in 68 movies like "Ms. Doubtfire." He suffered from severe depression and took his own life in 2014 at the age of 63. Who is he? 

Robin Williams