Guess the Substance
CBT
Pop Culture
Mental Health
Symptoms
Finish the
Sentence
100

This legal stimulant is found in coffee, energy drinks, and the reason you “just need one more cup.”

What is Caffeine? 

100

CBT focuses on changing these two things to influence emotions and behavior.

What are thought and behaviors?

100

This sitcom famously asks, “How you doin’?”

What is Friends?

100

Excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday situations accompanied by restlessness, irritability, and physical symptoms like racing heart or sweating.

What are Anxiety Disorders?

100

Hurricane Katrina?….

More like Hurricane Tortilla!

200

Often prescribed for pain, this class of drugs includes oxycodone and morphine—and carries a high risk of dependence

What are Opioids?

200

“All-or-nothing thinking” and “catastrophizing” are examples of these.

What are cognitive distortions?

200

This HBO show about high schoolers sparked conversations about addiction and mental health.

What is Euphoria?

200

Persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, fatigue, and changes in sleep or appetite.

What are major depressive order symptoms? ACCEPTS: depression

200

Do it for the vine…

I ain’t gone do it.

300

This depressant is commonly used to reduce anxiety but can cause memory gaps when misused.

What are Benzodiazepines?

300

This CBT skill involves testing thoughts by asking, “What’s the evidence?”

What is reality testing? (OR cognitive restructuring)

300

This Marvel character says, “I am inevitable.”

Who is Thanos?

300

Persistent fear of gaining weight, preoccupation with body shape, and extreme restriction or other disordered eating behaviors.

What are core symptoms of an eating disorder?

300

Two guys, chillin' in a hot tub, 5 feet apart...

Cause they’re not gay!

400

Nicknamed “weed,” this substance comes from the cannabis plant and is legal in some states but not others.

What is Marijuana?

400

Tracking moods, thoughts, and behaviors often happens in this CBT homework staple.

What is Thought Record?

400

This 2023–2024 blockbuster about identity and purpose was pink, plastic, and very existential.

What is Barbie?

400

Periods of abnormally elevated mood with increased energy, rapid speech, decreased need for sleep, and sometimes impulsive decisions.

What is Bipolar Disorder?

400

Beefin wit my chick…

WHILE I’M IN JAIL

500

This illicit stimulant is known for intense euphoria, high addiction potential, and a serious crash afterward.

What is Cocaine? (Will take methamphetamine)

500

The idea that thoughts are not facts is central to this CBT concept.

What is cognitive defusion? (ALSO thought-fact separation)

500

What famous artist performed at the Super Bowl 2024 and is known for his famous song “They not like us”.

Who is Kendrick Lamar? 

500

Re-experiencing trauma through involuntary memories, flashbacks, or nightmares long after a traumatic event.

What is PTSD?

500

Whats up YOU…

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