Mental Health Trivia

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

100

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.

Would you look at that? (Signs and Symptoms)

100

Name 3 symptoms of Depression

feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or sleeping patterns persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed

Treatment

100

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

Student Health Services, Personal Counselling, Your Don, Any other Don/ Head Resident, friends

Help a brother out

100

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.

Who is it?

100

This person has worked as full-time staff on day, swing and overnight shifts.

Who is Brenda “” Walker?

200

This person is a trained UFC fighter.

Who is Tiffany “Yes ma’am” Perkins?

300

This person is mom to Olivia.

Who is Cassandra "Lifesaver" Winters?

400

This person is part Russian, part Vegan, part Farmer and part Unicorn.

Who is Alondra "part Chef, part Sport Enthusiast" Arellano?

500

This person was the epic voice of “Guan Yu” in Dynasty Warriors?

Who is Brian "his mama makes the best baked Mac&Cheese" Brathwaite?