Mental Illness Mania

Depression

100

Name one symptom of depression.

- Poor concentration

- Constant sadness

- Suicidal thoughts/tendencies

- Feeling tired/empty

200

Name a coping strategy that can be used to help with depression.

- Professional help

- Exercise

- Refrain from drinking

300

What gender is affected more by depression on average?

Women are generally affected more by depression.

400

What percentage of adults have depression, globally?

5% of the global population have depression

500

Name one place you can go to to get help with depression.

National Mental Health Hotline

National Hopeline Network

1-800-SUICIDE

Brightside.com

dbsalliance.com

988

Anxiety

100

Name one form of anxiety.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias

200

Name a symptom of anxiety

Panic attacks, Chest Pain, Heart Palpitations, Dizziness, Shortness of breath, Upset Stomach, Feelings of Apprehension or Dread

300

Name one treatment method for anxiety.

Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Medication

400

Name one cause of anxiety that can't be controlled.

Hereditary anxiety is something you are born with.

500

What is the 333 Rule?

If you think a panic attack is inbound, look around and identify 3 different objects, 3 different sounds, and then move 3 different body parts.

Eating Disorders

100

Name one or two types of Eating Disorders.

Anorexia Nervosa, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Bulimia Nervosa, Orthorexia, OSFED, PICA, Rumination Disorder, T1DE

200

Who can get eating disorders?

ANYONE CAN GET THEM! Regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity or cultural background.

300

Name one behavioral symptom, symptom or sign.

Signs & Symptoms: Mood Swings, Fatigue, Fainting, Dizziness, Thinning Hair/Hair Loss, Unexpected Weight Changes, Unusual Sweating or Hot Flashes.

Behavioral Symptoms: Eating a lot in a short amount of time, Compulsive exercising after meals, Throwing food away, Withdrawing from friends/ social activities, Forced vomiting after meals, or Laxative misuse.

400

What does having an eating disorder feel like?

• Food is an enemy or it can harm you.
• You did something wrong or shameful after eating food.
• You aren’t at the correct weight or body size.
• You’re “failing” if you don’t meet certain weight or food requirements.
• Other people negatively perceive you.
• What and how you eat is the only thing in your life that you can control.
• You don’t want to spend time with others for fear of judgment.

500

How is an eating disorder treated? 

Psychotherapy, medications, and/or nutrition counseling 

General Info

100

Does a mental illness mean that someone is violent/not a good person?

No! Of course it does not.

200

What is the most common mental illness?

The most common mental illness is anxiety.

300

What percentage of people with mental illness go untreated?

About 57.4% of people with mental illnesses go untreated.

400

What percentage of adults worldwide have a mental illness?

19% of adults worldwide have a mental illness

500

What percentage of young people contemplate or attempt suicide each year?

19% of young people.