Symptoms
Teen Mental Health
Celebrities
Coping skills
Cognitive Distortions
100

Although people tend to use this diagnosis as a synonym for rapid mood swings. This diagnosis is defined by two distinct episodes of depression and mania, each needing to have lasted at least 4-14 days. 

What is bipolar I or bipolar II?

100

The most common mental health disorder found in adolescents. 

What is anxiety?

1 in 8 adolescents meets clinical criteria for an anxiety disorder

100

This former Disney Star, who starred in Camp Rock, has been open about her struggles with bipolar disorder and addiction

Who is Demi Lovato?

100

Most people need at least 8 hours or more of this

What is sleep?

100

"I can't fail this test, there is no room for failure"

What is polarized or all-or-nothing thinking?

200

A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development

What is ADHD?

200

57,000 Marylanders age 12-17 have this diagnosis

What is Depression?

200

This famous comedian from SNL has been open about his struggles with borderline personality disorder

Who is Pete Davidson?

200

These numbers represent how long your inhale, holding of your breath, and exhale should be for this deep breathing exercise

What are 4, 7, and 8?

200

"I always mess stuff like this up"

Overgeneralization

300

The essential feature of this, defined by the DSM-5, is an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes and during which 4 (or more) of 13 physical and cognitive symptoms occur

What is a panic attack?

300

The typical age that your brain is considered to be fully formed

What is 25 years old?

300

This highly decorated Olympic swimmer is someone with ADHD

Who is Michael Phelps?

300

A mental visualization of a pleasant location that can be real, imaginary, or have elements of both is often used to help when experiencing something unpleasant or painful. 

What is a happy place?

300

"I didn't make the team because I'm just such a loser"

What is labeling?

400

Part of the criteria for this diagnosis is excessive worry (apprehensive expectation) occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities 

What is generalized anxiety disorder?

400

1 in ___ U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year

What is 6?

400

This famous singer, song writer and Oscar award winning actress has spoken openly about her struggles with PTSD

Who is Lady Gaga?

400

The word for this exercise comes from the Sanskrit language and means "Union"

What is yoga?

400

"My friend didn't say hi to me in the hallway today. They must not like me anymore, I mean why would they?"

What is Personalization? 

500

Part of the diagnostic criteria for this kind of episode includes: markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities most of the day, nearly every day

What is a depressive episode?

500

High school students with depression are __ times more likely to drop out than their peers?

What is 2x more likely?

500

The 16th President of the United states suffered from depression and anxiety attacks

Who is Abraham Lincoln?

500

Using your 5 senses to help you focus on the present moment is a popular way to practice this coping skill

What is mindfulness?

500

"I feel lonely. That must be because I'm such a miserable sad sack that no one wants to hang out with"

What is Emotional Reasoning?