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Which star is closest to the Earth?
The Sun
What is "alektorophobia?"
The fear of Chickens
True or False: Mental health problems are always caused by traumatic events.
False.
Mental health problems can have various causes, including genetic, biological, and environmental factors.
As a group, sing at the top of your voices one nursery rhyme.
The other teams have to vote whether they sang at the top of their voices or not.
What is the defense mechanism that occurs when a person separates their thoughts or feelings from their conscious awareness?
Dissociation
What bone protects your brain?
The skull.
What is the fear of confined or narrow spaces, often associated with elevators?
Claustrophobia
True or False: Isolation can sometimes be a healthy coping mechanism for individuals dealing with stress and anxiety.
True.
In some cases, taking a break from social interactions to recharge can be a healthy self-care strategy.
Pick a short TikTok dance and you all perform it.
You get the points if you all dance.
What coping mechanism involves diverting one's feelings of emotional pain into physical symptoms like headaches or stomachaches?
Somatization
True or False? Dolphins sleep with both eyes closed.
False.
They sleep with one eye open.
What is "Xanthophobia?"
The fear of the color yellow
True or False: Some people with anxiety disorders may excel in high-stress careers due to their heightened awareness and attention to detail?
True.
In certain professions, individuals with anxiety may thrive due to their ability to anticipate and manage potential issues.
Do the Chinese Man Whisper game. If the word is the same from the first person to the last person, you get the points.
No half points.
What is the psychological term for the defense mechanism where a person attributes their own negative qualities to others?
Projection
What sounds can you hear in space?
None.
Sound waves need air to travel and there is no air in space.
What is "hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia?"
The fear of long words
True or False: If you have a mental health issue, you should avoid stressful situations at all costs.
False
Learning to manage stress and cope with challenges is an essential part of recovery.
Pick one person in your team to mention 30 people's names in the room.
You get points if they manage to mention 30 names.
What term describes the unconscious refusal to accept reality, often used as a defense mechanism against anxiety or distress?
Denial
What was the first animal to be cloned?
Sheep
Pig
Dog
A sheep.
What is aquaphobia?
This is the fear of being in water or of water-related activities.
True or False: Therapy is only necessary for severe mental illnesses.
False
Therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of mental health issues, from mild to severe.
Each group member has to come up with their mental health superhero name and describe their superpower (related to mental well-being). Make sure to have a superhero pose.
For example: "I am the 'Stress-Buster.' My superpower is the ability to instantly calm people's minds and help them manage stress.
You get points if all members have the following;
1. Superhero name
2. Reason why the name
3. Superhero pose
When someone channels their emotional energy into a productive activity, what is this coping mechanism called?
Sublimation
What is DNA in full?
Deoxyribonucleic acid.
What is the fear of clowns called?
Coulrophobia
True or False: Children don't experience mental health problems.
False
Children can experience mental health issues, and early intervention is important.
Come up with a short poem on mental health in 2 minutes.
One person has to read it out.
For being bold enough to pick this, here is an easy question.
When is World Mental Health Day?
October 10th