Mental Health Trivia

WELLNESS

5-minute TRIVIA

WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH COMPETENCIES

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QUESTION 1/6 - STIGMA SEEKING HELP

Question 1/6 - STIGMA AND SEEKING HELP

Explanation

Stigma, or negative beliefs about mental health disorders, can prevent individuals from reporting symptoms and seeking treatment.

QUESTION 2/6 - signs and symptoms

QUESTION 2/6 - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Explanation

About half of all mental disorders begin by age 14 and three-quarters by age 24.* Early intervention is critical, no matter what age signs and symptoms emerge. If you know someone who is struggling, reach out to let them know they are not alone.

*Child Mind Institute, 2015.

QUESTION 3/6 - MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

QUESTION 3/6 - MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS

Explanation

More than 25 million people* in the U.S. are living with a depressive disorder. The good news is that depression is treatable, and the majority of people respond to treatment.

*National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Depression.

QUESTION 4/6 - Mental Health Myths

QUESTION 4/6 - Mental Health Myths

Explanations (facts)

FACT: People with mental health challenges are more likely victims than perpetrators.*

FACT: The average delay between onset of mental illness symptoms and treatment is eleven years.**

FACT: Many types of professional help and self-help strategies can assist a person experiencing a mental health challenge.***

FACT: Research shows strong relationships between mental health and physical health, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and respiratory diseases. ****

*SHRM & PsychHub, 2024, **NAMI , ***National Council for Mental Wellbeing. ****World Health Organization

QUESTION 5/6 - SPORTS

QUESTION 5/6 - sports

Explanation

Depression rates are higher in women than in men, but rates of suicide are higher in men.* Depression can cause difficulties in all aspects of life, including performance at school, productivity at work, relationships with family, friends and community. Managing stress, connecting with others, taking care of your physical health, and acknowledging all wins (big or small) build resilience! There are also practical ways to support others (see last slide).

*World Health Organization

QUESTION 6/6 - Employee Support

QUESTION 6/6 - art and literature

Explanation

All of these supports are available to employees in WPS. Visit the WPS Employee Wellness Site for more information. ee the employee wellness google site. We are adding resources every week!

Employee Wellness Site

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