True Or False (OCD)
OCD thoughts are always about cleanliness.
False – Intrusive thoughts can involve most anything
All people with schizophrenia hear voices.
False- Not everyone experiences auditory hallucinations; symptoms vary widely.
Anyone can develop depression, regardless of age or background.
True – Depression affects people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic statuses
Everyone experiences anxiety the same way.
False – Symptoms and triggers vary widely between individuals
What has a head, a tail, but no body?
A coin.
People with OCD are just perfectionists.
False – OCD is a clinical disorder; perfectionism alone doesn’t qualify.
Schizophrenia is the same as schizoaffective disorder.
False – Schizoaffective disorder includes mood symptoms alongside psychosis.
Depression can cause physical symptoms like fatigue and body aches.
True – It often includes physical complaints along with emotional symptoms
Anxiety only affects your thoughts, not your body.
False – It can cause physical symptoms like muscle tension, headaches, and nausea
What begins with T, ends with T, and has T in it?
A teapot.
Obsessions and compulsions are not the same thing
Obsessions are distressing unwanted thoughts, images, feelings, sensations, or urges. Compulsions are the repetitive behaviors (which can be both mental and physical) that you do in order to relieve the distress
Substance abuse can mimic schizophrenia symptoms.
True – Drug-induced psychosis can resemble schizophrenia but is diagnosed differently.
There are different types of depression.
True – Examples include major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and seasonal affective disorder
Medication is the only treatment for anxiety.
False – Therapy, lifestyle changes, and mindfulness are also effective treatments
What can travel around the world while staying in the same corner?
A stamp.
It’s also called the “doubting disorder”
“OCD isn’t just about cleaning and checking the locks. It’s about the doubt and uncertainty of anything you hold dear,”
People with schizophrenia always act out symptoms.
False – Many symptoms are internal and not outwardly visible.
Everyone with depression stays in bed all day.
False – Symptoms vary; some people function outwardly while struggling internally
Anxiety can cause digestive issues.
True – The gut-brain connection means anxiety can lead to nausea, IBS, or stomach pain.
What belongs to you but is used more by others?
Your name.
Obsessive complusive behavior keeps you safe.
False-- has the power to take over your life.
Stigma around schizophrenia can prevent people from seeking help.
True – Misunderstanding and fear often delay treatment.
One bad day means you have depression.
False – Diagnosis requires persistent symptoms over time
Anxiety is always a bad thing.
False – Some anxiety is normal and can help us stay alert or motivated
What begins with an E, ends with an E, but only contains one letter?
An envelope.