True or False
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you will also be diagnosed with a mental illness.
True or False?
False. Some mental illnesses such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression and Schizophrenia can run in families, but that does not mean that you are guaranteed to also have that mental illness if a family member is diagnosed.
What is mental illness?
A. Having a bad day and feeling sad because of it
B. A condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior or mood
C. Feeling nervous because you have an important event coming up
D. Ability to cope with both positive and negative emotions
B. A condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, behavior or mood
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, was formed in which year?
A. 1968
B. 1972
C. 1979
D. 1981
C. 1979 - Today they are an alliance of more than 600 local Affiliates and 49 State Organizations.
What is the name of the singer with the number 1 Christmas Song?
A. Dolly Parton
B. Mariah Carey
C. Michael Buble
D. Darlene Love
Mariah Carey
What is the only edible food that never goes bad? (If stored correctly)
A. Honey
B. Rice
C. Wheat
D. Quinoa
Honey. In 2015 archeologists found honey that was 3,000 years old and it was still edible.
All stress is bad stress.
True or False?
False. Good stress (also known as eustress) is usually short-lived stress that happens when we face something exciting or stressful in our lives, like a fun challenge. It can help us stay motivated, work towards goals, and feel good about life.
What are coping skills?
A. Doing things that are fun for the sake of having fun
B. Forcing yourself to keep feeling bad when trying to deal with a problem
C. Skills, activities, thoughts, and more that people use to deal with difficult situations
D. A one-size fits all way to deal with anxiety
C. Skills, activities, thoughts, and more that people use to deal with difficult situations
How many adults in the US live with mental illness?
A. Nearly 1 in 2
B. Nearly 1 in 3
C. Nearly 1 in 4
D. Nearly 1 in 5
D. Nearly 1 in 5 (52.9 million in 2020)
Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries were married for how many days?
A. 1 day
B. 40 days
C. 72 days
D. 120 days
72 days
What American Football team is the only team to go undefeated for an entire season, including the Superbowl?
A. Chicago Bears
B. New York Giants
C. New England Patriots
D. Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins in 1972.
Vulnerability is the ability to share how your true thoughts and emotions even when they are painful, which allows for better connections and relationships.
True or False?
True.
What is an example of an “Positive Affirmation”
A. I need to grab more milk from the store after work
B. I wish I had more hobbies, I’m so bored
C. I am proud of myself for trying, even if it didn’t work
D. I love rock n’ roll So put another dime in the jukebox, baby
C. I am proud of myself for trying, even if it didn't work
What is the difference between Assertive and Passive communication?
Assertive: Expressing your point of view in a way that is clear and direct, while still respecting others.
Passive: You avoid directly saying what you think or want and that often involves uncomfortable body language
Keanu Reeves famously played Neo in the Matrix, but what actor turned down the role before it was given to Keanu?
A. Matt Smith
B. Tom Cruise
C. Samuel L. Jackson
D. Will Smith
Will Smith
What is the smallest country in the world? (Hint: It is a city that is its own country)
A. Maldives
B. Barbados
C. Vatican City
D. Fiji
Vatican City, it is less than 0.2 square miles. For comparison, Chicago is 234.5 square miles.
Medication is better than therapy.
True or False?
False. What treatment is best depends on the person, and should be determined with the necessary health care personnel, such as a psychiatrist, therapist, doctor, etc.
What makes anxiety different than fear or stress?
A. Anxiety is about daily life, and fears are about things like spiders
B. Fear is usually short term and because of a specific situation happening around someone, whereas anxiety can go on for a long time and may or may not have a specific cause
C. It has a cooler name
D. Fear is worse than anxiety and it never stops
B. Fear is usually short term and because of a specific situation happening around someone, whereas anxiety can go on for a long time and may or may not have a specific cause
What is the difference between Mental Health and Mental Illness?
Mental Health is emotional, psychosocial, & social well-being that affect how people think, feel, behave/act. Everyone has mental health, just like our physical health.
Mental Illness is condition that affects persons thinking mood, feeling, behavior.
In the 1976 Film "Taxi Driver" what actor says the infamous line "You Talkin' to me?"
A. Robert De Niro
B. Al Pacino
C. Danny DeVito
D. Tom Hanks
Robert De Niro
How many bones do sharks have?
A. 0
B. 57
C. 178
D. 298
Zero, Sharks' skeletons are made up of cartilage (the stuff in your nose and ears) which causes them to float better in water.
Using a grounding technique will solve a problem that you are having in your life.
True or False.
False. Grounding does not solve the problem that is contributing to your unpleasant emotions, but it does provide a temporary way to gain control over your feelings and prevent things from getting worse.
What is “self-esteem”?
A.Thinking that you are the best looking, smartest person in the room
B. Being able to do whatever you want because you are so cool
C. Having lots of friends and never being nervous
D. How you see your worth and your abilities
D. How you see your worth and your abilities
What is the closest living relative to the T-rex?
A. Crocodile
B. Chicken
C. Cow
D. Kangaroo
B. Chicken.
Which of these celebrities used to be a fire fighter?
A. Steve Buscemi
B. Billy Ray Cyrus
C. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
D. Sean Bean
Steve Buscemi - He worked in Manhattan's Little Italy for 4 years
How many keys are on a modern, standard size piano?
A. 53
B.61
C. 79
D. 88
88 keys