Mental Health
True or false: If you have a mental illness, you have it for life.
False!
Some mental illnesses will need to be managed throughout your life, but some illnesses are treatable and are able to be conquered.
This daytime talk show host and animated voice star has opened up about her struggles with depression
Ellen DeGeneres
What is a coping skill?
An effective way to deal with uncomfortable or challenging situations/emotions.
What is the most common mental health condition in teenagers and young adults?
Anxiety
Which singer is the most Grammy-nominated of all time?
Beyoncé (88 nominations)
How many minutes of exercise a day can help improve our mental health?
15-30 minutes
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 and has spoken about the difficulties this caused focusing in school.
Michael Phelps
What are 4 examples of healthy coping?
Exercise, deep breathing, journaling, talking to a friend, listening to music, using a stress ball, engage in hobby, play with a pet, positive affirmations, art, meditation...
1 in ___ US youth have a mental health condition yearly.
6
What are two of the new emotions Riley experienced as a teenager in Inside Out?
Envy
Anxiety
Embarrassment
Ennul
How many hours of sleep per night is recommended for adolescents?
8-10 hours
This famous singer and former Disney star was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at the age of 27.
Selena Gomez
What is the definition of an unhealthy coping skill and an example of one?
This is something that helps you feel good in the moment, but often leaves people feeling worse later on. Can be potentially dangerous.
Examples: Alcohol/Drug abuse, isolating, denial, avoidance, blaming, harming oneself or others
This percentage of people with mental health conditions won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health.
60%
What word was named the 2024 Oxford Word of the Year?
1) Kindness 2) Brain rot
3) Artificial Intelligence 4) Demure
3) Brain rot
What are the three main type of responses to stress?
Fight, Flight, Freeze
This famous signer, formerly in a girl group, has public spoken about her struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and it's impact on her daily life.
Camila Cabello
This a practice where one's focus is being centered on the present moment.
Mindfulness
50% of mental health challenges begin by what age?
14
What is the most commonly used emoji on social media?
The laughing emoji 😂
What are the three types of well-being that mental health encompasses?
Psychological
Emotional
Social
This past president suffered from depression and anxiety attacks.
Abraham Lincoln
What is it called when we dig within ourselves, our thoughts, and our feelings to better understand our inner experiences and behaviors?
Reflection
Approximately how many people worldwide suffer from mental health conditions?
970 million people (1 in 8 people)
How many videos are posted on TikTok each day?
34 million videos