Mental Health Awareness
True or False
Mental Wellness
Treating Mental Health
Famous People with Parkinsons
100

This is a common and serious mental health illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, your energy level,  and how you act.

Depression

100

Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges.

True! Studies have shown that medication and talk therapy combined shows significant improvements to improving mental health!

100

This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. It helps to lower heart rate by taking in oxygen.

Deep breathing

100

Who can help my mental health?

Neurologist, general physician, psychiatrist, social worker, or licensed therapist.

100

He was the 41st President of the United States

Who is George H W Bush?

200

1 in how many adults in the US experience symptoms of a mental illness each year

1 in 5 adults (20%)

200

All stress is bad stress?

False. Stress can be good at levels that help motivate us, called Eustress

200

Keeping to yourself, stopping communication with friends and family, and wanting to be alone most of the time is called what?

Isolation or avoidance.

200

3 things you can do each day to help your mood

1. Exercise

2. Social interaction

3. Do something you enjoy

200

This singer had multiple hit songs spanning 5 decades including the popular "Sweet Caroline"

Who is Neil Diamond?

300

Why don’t some people share negative feelings such as sadness, being hurt, frustration?

Fear of judgement or being labeled in a certain way.

300

Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.

False: medication can be helpful, but therapy is an effective form of overcoming mental illness.

300

What is a support system?

A network of people that can provide you with practical or emotional support.

300

What is mindfulness?

Being in the present, becoming aware, a quality you can embody in each moment, focus on the senses, paying attention to oneself.

300

This "Back to the Future" star was diagnosed with Parkinsons at the age of 29.  He went on to start a foundation for Parkinsons research

Who is Michael J Fox?

400

What is a step you can take to control your emotions?

Identify your feelings, accept them, and express them in a healthy way.

400

Everyone deals with stress the same way.

False

400

Example of bad coping skills?

Substance abuse, social isolation, self-harm, aggression, dangerous behaviors, avoiding emotions, oversleeping, blaming yourself.

400

Why is self-care important?

Gives us a break so we can reenergize. Helps us cope when times are harder. Releases endorphins (happy hormones). Reduces stress. Feels good. Can help us have more energy to be helpful to others

400

This legendary boxer and Olympic gold medalist battled Parkinson's for decades

Who is Muhammad Ali?



500

 What month is mental health awareness month?

May!

500

Denying your feelings can make them go away and it can be both positive for your physical and mental health.

FALSE! Denying our feelings can have a negative effect. Denying them can even cause them to grow stronger and produce more negative thought patterns.

500

Name 3 coping skills

Mindfulness, exercising, checking in with your feelings, reading, listening to music, deep breathing, talking with someone.

500

These can be used by a person to reduce stress, manage emotions and improve our mental wellness

Coping skills

500

Quarterback for the Green bay Packers from 1992-2007

Who is Brett Favre?