Mental Health Facts
31.9% of teens are estimated to have an anxiety disorder (13 million teens).
What percentage of teens use social media?
95% teens utilize some form of social media.
3 negative coping skills
substance use, isolating, self harm, " sleeping it off," overeating/ under-eating, starting fights with others, lack of hygiene, denying the problem/procrastinating
What is the condition of not being able to sleep called?
Insomnia
What is the most-watched YouTube video of all time?
Baby Shark
True or False: Depression Disorder is for people who are "Sad or Upset"?
False: A depression diagnosis is made when at least five of the following symptoms occur nearly every day for at least two weeks:
What is it called when you deliberately stay away from most people?
Isolating
Name 3 positive coping skills
exercise, talking with therapist/counselor, doodle/draw, go on a walk, dance, sing, meditation, deep breathing, clean/organize, set boundaries, write letter, narrative writing, ( there's many more)
What is the recommended amount of sleep for teens?
8-10 hours
What word was named the 2024 Oxford Word of the Year, most often used by Gen Z and Gen Alpha?
Brain Rot
What is the most common mental health disorder in the U.S?
Depression
How many teens suffer from body dysmorphia?
Approximately 2 in every 100 teenagers struggle with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). This means that about 1.9% of teenagers are affected by this condition.
True or False: Coping Skills work overnight?
False: Engaging in healthy coping skills are an investment into overall health. Practicing positive coping skills can have an immediate benefit, but they also have a positive accumulative benefit. And, like with any activity, one does improve performance over time. For example - deep breathing exercises. Over time, a person gets better with practice
Natural supplements, less caffeine, manage stress, good eating habits, limit screen time. (much more)
Which muppet character sips on tea in the “but that’s none of my business” meme?
Kermit the Frog
True or False: If someone in your family has a mental illness, you will also be diagnosed with a mental illness.
False. Although some illnesses seem to have a genetic link, just because someone in your family has a mental illness does not mean that you will have one, too. Everybody has their own genetic makeup and you are an individual.
How many teens experience cyberbullying?
36%
What chemical is released in our brains when we exercise?
Endorphins
What causes insomnia?
Anxiety and depression are the most common
The Statue of Liberty was gifted to America by which country?
France
True or False: Video games 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.
If you or someone is struggling with mental health what is the the crisis hotline?
988
Do you actually practice your coping skills? or do you say you just "do". If so, what is your favorite coping skills and what is your least favorite?
Open-Ended
What does REM stand for?
Rapid Eye Movement
What year was the first Apple iPhone released in the United States?
2007