Mental Health Symptoms
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
Describe the 5-4-3-2-1 coping skill. It helps by bringing you back to the present moment!
- 5 things you see
- 4 things you feel
- 3 things you hear
- 2 things you smell
- 1 thing you taste
The idea is that the 5-4-3-2-1 technique helps you shift your focus to what’s currently happening around you instead of what's making you feel anxious.
100
Name the football team that plays in Jacksonville Florida...
Jacksonville Jaguars
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
These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. The intensity of this symptom can go beyond normal limits. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack, breathing difficulties, sweating or they are dying
Panic attacks
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 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, 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
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
Deep Breathing
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 and text number?
1800-273-TALK (8255)
Text: TX to 741741
500
This 16th president of the United States suffered from depression and anxiety attacks
Abraham Lincoln
600
five types of symptoms characteristic of schizophrenia:
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, and the so-called “negative” symptoms.
600
Why are changes stressful?
Changes require us to ______ and _______
adjust and adapt... experiencing too many changes within a brief period of time often creates the idea that we aren't in control of events
600
Name two active players on the Kansas City Chiefs....
53 answers
600
This is a type of meditation where you focus on the intenseness of what you are feeling or sensing at the moment
What is mindfulness
600
This actor /comedian died in 2014 due to mental health issues.
Robin Williams