Mental Health Symptoms/Diagnoses
Coping Skills
American Sports
Positive Mental Health
"Celebrities" w/ Mental Health
100
This is a mental and physical reaction to perceived threats. In small doses it can be helpful. It can protect us from danger, and focus our attention on problems. However, when it is too severe, or occurs too frequently, it can be debilitating
Anxiety
100
True or False: Drama therapy is an evidence-based treatment approach.
TRUE
Drama therapy uses theatrical processes—like role-play and storytelling—to promote emotional healing and personal growth. Research shows it helps reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when traditional talk therapy is not enough.
100
Name at least two of the football team that plays in Florida...
Jacksonville Jaguars. Tampa Bay Bucs, Miami Dolphins
100
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
100
This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression
Ellen DeGeneres
200
This is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Common symptoms include: loss of interest in enjoyable activities, change in appetite, sleep disturbances, loss of energy, thoughts of death and suicide
Depression
200
People suffering from depression tend to _________, so it is important to connect with friends and family to increase _________.
Isolate, socialization
200
Name one baseball team in the American Central division....
Minnesota Twins
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Cleveland Guardians
200
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??
200
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school
Michael Phelps
300
A mental health disorder marked by sudden, repeated panic attacks of intense fear, alongside a constant, lingering worry about having more attacks or changes in behavior to avoid triggers
Panic disorder
300
Negative thinking is a defining feature of depression. Positive experiences are minimized, while negative ones are magnified. Expressing three good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratitude
300
Which American female tennis star has won 23 grand slam titles?
Serena Williams
300
True or false: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
300
This classical composer was diagnosed with a serious case of Bipolar disorder - which is characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows.
Beethoven
400
This is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger. When you feel threatened, this automatic response is triggered and several physiological changes occur
Fight-or-flight response
400
This is the practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
What is meditation
400
Which year was the very first for the NFL?
1920
400
Name 2 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, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
400
This female superstar who is married to Jay-Z has struggled with depression
Beyonce
500
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and sadness)
Bi-Polar
500
The ______________ technique is a simple mindfulness and grounding exercise that helps stop anxiety, panic, or racing thoughts by using your five senses to bring your focus back to the present moment
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique
It involves identifying 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste.
500
which NBA team holds the most championship titles?
LA Lakers and Boston Celtics (both have incredibly 17).
500
What is the national suicide phone number?
988
500
This 16th president of the United States suffered from depression and anxiety attacks
Abraham Lincoln
600
The most commonly diagnosed substance use disorder (SUD) is....
The most commonly diagnosed substance use disorder (SUD) is alcohol use disorder (AUD), closely followed by tobacco (nicotine) use disorder and cannabis (marijuana) use disorder
600
A simple, powerful relaxation technique that calms your nervous system, lowers stress, and sharpens focus by following a four-part equal rhythm of inhaling, holding, exhaling, and holding.
Box breathing
600
Name two active players on the Pittsburgh Steelers....
53 answers
600
People often call ________ a "happy hormone" or "happy chemical" because it helps stabilize your mood, reduce anxiety, and promote feelings of well-being and calm.
SEROTONIN
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine or 5-HT) is a key chemical messenger and neurotransmitter produced from the amino acid tryptophan. About 90% of the body's serotonin resides in the gut to manage digestion, while the remaining portion in the central nervous system helps regulate mood, sleep, and healing.
600
This actor /comedian died in 2014 due to mental health issues.
Robin Williams