Mental Health Trivia

What percentage of high school students reported that schoolwork was more difficult during COVID-19 Pandemic according to the CDC?

• 90%

• 12%

• 25%

• 67%

Answer explanation

67% of U.S. high school students reported that schoolwork was more difficult

55% experienced some emotional abuse in the home

11% experienced physical abuse

24% reported they did not have enough food to eat

The percentage of high school students who drink alcohol has decreased since 2011?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

TRUE

The percentage of high school students who drink alcohol has gone down from 39% in 2011 to 23% in 2021.

What percentage of people who suffer from an addiction started using before the age of 18?

• 7 out of 10

• 8 out of 10

• 9 out of 10

• 10 out of 10

Answer explanation

9 out of every 10 individuals who suffer from an addiction started using before the age of 18

Asian and Black student are more likely than students from nearly every other racial and ethnic group to use illicit drugs.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

FALSE

Asian and Black students are less likely than students from nearly every other racial and ethnic group to use illicit drugs.

White students were more likely than Asian, Black, and Hispanic students to currently drink alcohol.

Black students were more likely than Asian, Hispanic, and White students to currently use marijuana.

According to Mental Health America, 16.39% of youth (ages 12-17) reported ...

• having COVID-19 more than once

• suffering from at least one major depressive episode in the past year

• suffering from at least one episode of violence in the past year

• living with someone who struggled with substance abuse

Answer explanation

67.39% of youth (ages 12-17) report suffering from at least ONE Major Depressive Episode (MDE) in the past year

Feelings of suicide affect some groups of students more than other groups.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

TRUE

These feelings were found to be more common among LGBQ+ students, female students, and students across racial and ethnic groups.

Nearly half (45%) of LGBQ+ students in 2021 seriously considered attempting suicide—far more than heterosexual students.

Black students were more likely to attempt suicide than students of other races and ethnicities.

Roughly 1 in every 5 students across the globe experience?

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Substance Abuse

• Sexual Assault

Answer explanation

Anxiety

Characterized by feelings of excessive uneasiness, worry, and fear

Examples include generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias

61 percent of students report this to be the key barrier in getting mental health help.

• Embarrassment

• Parental Support

• Finances

• Scheduling

Answer explanation

Embarrassment

Other key barriers:

(50%) not understanding that one has a mental health issue

(49%) fear of friends finding out

(38%) fear of family finding out

(37%) fear that their issue would not be taken seriously

(12%) cited a lack of time

(19%) cited a lack of money

What is the number for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline?

• 988

• 911

Answer explanation

The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.

You can CALL or TEXT 988

What is the highest source of stress for High School Seniors?

• Managing Senior Course Work

• Standardized Tests

• Paying for College

• Applying to College

Answer explanation

The highest percentage of high school seniors we surveyed (37%) said that applying to college was the most stressful thing about senior year and that the most stressful parts of the application process included figuring out where to apply, writing essays, and meeting deadlines.