WHO Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change
On what date is World Mental Health Day celebrated every year?
October 10.
What percentage of countries developed a policy or plan in consultation with PWLE?
80%
Which part of the brain is heavily involved in detecting threat and processing emotionally significant stimuli?
A. Cerebellum
B. Amygdala
C. Occipital lobe
D. Brainstem
B. Amygdala.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin.
Why might reception or admin staff sometimes notice important changes in a patient before a clinician does?
Because they may observe attendance patterns, behaviour in the waiting area, interactions with family, distress before/after appointments, or changes over repeated visits.
What does the acronym PWLE stand for?
How many reporting countries is the chart based on?
144 countries.
What is the term for our tendency to pay more attention to information that confirms what we already believe?
Confirmation bias.
What is the smallest planet in our Solar System?
Mercury.
True or false: Psychologists spend most of a therapy session giving advice.
False.
What is “deinstitutionalization” in mental health care?
The shift from long-stay psychiatric institutions toward quality community-based services and support.
What percentage of the 144 countries report mental health legislation developed in consultation with PWLE?
59%
What is the term for the brain’s ability to change its structure or function in response to experience and learning?
Neuroplasticity.
What is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen.
What does a psychomotor therapist do?
Core Focus: Addresses motor, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges.
A clinic wants to design a new patient program. What would better reflect the idea of “lived experience is expertise”?
A. Professionals design it, and patients give feedback afterward
B. Former/current service users help design the program from the beginning
C. Patients are invited to tell their stories at the launch
B. Former/current service users help design the program from the beginning.
Complete the sentence: 45% of the countries listed record ngoing collaboration with PWLE and ____ or _____ groups
First word: family
Second word: caregiver
Why can chronic stress make concentration and decision-making more difficult?
Prolonged stress can interfere with attention, working memory, executive functioning, and cognitive flexibility, making complex decision-making harder.
Which bird can fly backward?
A Hummingbird.
Tell us ONE thing your profession does that you think the other professions in this room may not realise.
Any answer is correct.
What is the main message about lived experience?
People with lived experience are still being left out of rooms where decisions are made.
What percentage of psychiatric admissions are involuntary?
49%
What is a circadian rhythm?
The body’s internal 24-hour clock that regulates sleep, wakefulness, and other daily functions. It responds mainly to light and darkness, helping you feel awake during the day and sleepy at night.
Which part of the human body contains the most bones?
The hands and feet.
Why is multidisciplinary care often more effective than one profession working alone?
Different professionals contribute different perspectives on physical, psychological, behavioural, social, and functional aspects of the patient, creating a more complete understanding.