T or F
True or False
Untreated mental illness can decrease adult's lifespan
True
Untreated mental illness decreases adult lifespans in the U.S.; people living with mental illness die an average of 25 years earlier, in large part due to chronic medical conditions caused by mental illness
What percent of adults experience at least 1 traumatic event?
(within 10% gets the points)
According to the American Psychological Association, 70% of adults in the U.S. report experiencing some type of traumatic event at least once in their lives; 20% of those people go on to develop PTSD
T or F
Mindfulness can change our brains’ anatomies
True
Mindfulness is more than just a coping strategy or wellness practice--it actually can change the physical makeup of our brains. Researchers found that over time participants who practiced meditation and mindfulness increased the gray matter in brain regions associated with memory, learning, and focus.
What hormone facilitates sleep?
Melatonin
Laughter can actually _______ pain and release happy hormones.
decrease
When you laugh, your body releases endorphins, which help you feel happier. These happy hormones boost your mental health. This can also lead to less pain.
True or False
At some point, almost 100% of the population will experience a mental health crisis or challenge.
True
What percent of adults suffer from insomnia?
(within 10% get the points)
30% of American adults suffer from insomnia
Mindfulness has proven to improve...
a. handwriting
b. performance in sports
3. math scores
B
Athletes who practice mindfulness report more remarkable performance in sports, resulting in self-reported “flow.” Since practicing mindfulness can improve focus and attention, it may help athletes concentrate on perfecting their skill and technique. It can also help athletes be more mindful of their bodily sensations, which, of course, is important for their physical performance.
T or F
Sunlight is not important for your sleep cycle since you normally sleep at night.
True
Light, especially sunlight, is one of the key drivers of circadian rhythms that can encourage quality sleep.
T or F
Like a plant, you need sunshine to thrive!
True
Getting sunshine exposure is essential to making vitamin D. So soaking in some rays is actually part of a healthy diet.
T or F
Your mental health can change day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute, but everyone has mental health.
True
What percent of people diagnosed with an anxiety disorder receive treatment?
(within 10% get the point)
Although anxiety disorders are highly treatable, only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment
When couples participate in emotionally focused theraoy (EFT), they primarily focus on
a. becoming closer to each other physically
b. helping manage each other's stress
c. observing emotions rather than reacting
B
Mindfulness can improve a romantic relationship’s quality, particularly in EFT (or emotionally focused therapy) counseling. In the context of EFT, couples learn mindfulness skills that help them observe their emotions instead of blindly reacting to them. This can improve a couple’s communication, which likely increases their satisfaction with their relationship.
You should ______________ your lights before bed for optimal sleep.
a. turn off completely, make it pitch black
b. dim your lights
c. leaving them on/off is a personal preference
B
Dim Your Lights: Try to keep away from bright lights because they can hinder the production of melatonin, a hormone that the body creates to facilitate sleep.
Laughter _____ oxygen in your body.
Increases
The process of laughing increases your respiratory rate. The increased oxygen consumption causes you to enter a state of relaxation for a period of time.
T or F
Video games are known to cause mental illness.
False
Video games do not cause mental illness, but too much screen time can have a negative impact on your mental health - so try to limit the amount of time you spend on your screens.
What percent of adolescents (teenagers) that need it, do not recieve mental health care?
(within 10% get the point)
Health and health-related services access and use among adolescents lag behind that of other children.— Among adolescents with mental health needs, 70% do not receive needed care.
5 ways I can practice mindfulness is...
1. 5-4-3-2-1 exercise
2. eating mindfully
3. yoga/stretching/moving your body
4. breathing work
5. walking meditation
6. body scan
7. focus on a single task
8. gratitude list
9. mindful listening
How much time should you budget out for winding down before bed?
a. 10min
b. 20min
c. 30min
d. 40min
C
Budget 30 Minutes For Winding Down: Take advantage of whatever puts you in a state of calm such as soft music, light stretching, reading, and/or relaxation exercises.
T or F
Owning a dog is good for your health.
True (as long as you are not allergic)
The American Heart Association says owning pets improves mental health and may lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, lowering your risk for heart disease.
T or F
Nothing can be done to protect people from developing mental health conditions.
False
Many factors can protect people from developing mental health conditions, including strengthening social and emotional skills, seeking help and support early on, developing supportive, loving, warm family relationships, and having a positive school environment and healthy sleep patterns.
What percent of Americans will meet criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life?
(within 10% get the point)
46%
Have the group do a quick mindfulness exercise
YOU facilitate it
:)
Best time to nap is..
a. early morning
b. early afternoon
c. late afternoon
B
Don’t Overdo It With Naps: Naps can be a handy way to regain energy during the day, but they can throw off sleep at night. To avoid this, try to keep naps relatively short and limited to the early afternoon.
T or F
Optimism can affect your life expectancy.
True
According to a study from Duke University Medical Center, heart patients who were more optimistic about their treatment, actually lived longer than those who were more pessimistic in their mindsets. Also, according to findings of a study published in the European Heart Journal, people who are optimistic have less chance of suffering from heart disease.