Mind Matters
True or False: Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of age or background.
What is anxiety?
Taking 5 slow, deep breaths is an example of this.
What is mindfulness (or breathing exercise)?
Adults should get around this many hours of sleep per night.
What is 7–9 hours?
The “T” in CBT stands for this word.
What is Therapy?
This tennis star withdrew from tournaments to protect her mental health, sparking a worldwide conversation about athlete wellness.
Who is Naomi Osaka?
True or False: Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of age or background.
What is true?
Listening to your favorite song is a quick way to boost this.
What is your mood?
Drinking this simple beverage daily helps boost energy and focus.
What is water?
This professional is trained to listen and guide people with their feelings.
What is a therapist (or counselor)?
This actor from Black Panther and Creed shared that therapy helped him after taking on heavy roles.
Who is Michael B. Jordan?
What day does World Suicide Prevention Day fall on?
What is September 10th?
This creative activity lets you put your feelings on paper with colors, doodles, or words.
What is journaling (or drawing)?
Saying “no” to protect your time and energy is setting this.
What is a boundary?
Group therapy lets you share and learn with these.
Who are peers (or others with similar experiences)?
This rapper’s hit song “1-800-273-8255” was named after the Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Who is Logic?
This brain chemical is linked to feeling happy and balanced.
What is serotonin?
Going on a walk outdoors can help lower this.
What is stress?
Taking a break from technology is often called this kind of “cleanse.
What is a digital detox?
This type of therapy uses art, dance, or music to help people express feelings.
What is creative arts therapy?
This actress from Insecure has spoken about therapy and the importance of prioritizing mental health in the Black community.
Who is Issa Rae?
May is recognized in the U.S. as this awareness month.
What is Mental Health Awareness Month?
True or False: Coping skills work the same for everyone.
What is false?
Smiling and laughing can naturally boost your mood by releasing these.
What are endorphins?
True or False: You have to wait until you’re “at rock bottom” to try therapy.
What is false?
This basketball player has spoken publicly about anxiety and depression while playing in the NBA.
Who is Kevin Love and/or DeMar DeRozan?