Would You Rather: Mental Wellness Edition

Start light with these “Would You Rather” prompts that encourage self-reflection and team sharing:

  • Would you rather practice self-care or reach out for support?
  • Would you rather limit screen time or take regular breaks?
  • Would you rather practice positive affirmations or challenge negative thoughts?
  • Would you rather start a mental health blog or share your story on social media?
  • Would you rather start a gratitude journal or practice mindfulness?
  • Would you rather practice deep breathing or try progressive muscle relaxation?
  • Would you rather exercise regularly or get enough sleep?
  • Would you rather practice yoga or go for a nature walk?
  • Would you rather open up to a friend or talk to a professional?
  • Would you rather seek therapy or try meditation?

Mental Health 101: General Knowledge

Test your team’s knowledge with these foundational facts about mental health conditions and coping strategies:

  • What condition is marked by unstable moods and self-image? Borderline personality disorder
  • When someone has difficulty with attention and hyperactivity, it's called? ADHD
  • What are repetitive, harmful impulses called? Impulse control disorder
  • What's a common technique to reduce stress? Deep breathing
  • Most common mental health condition in the U.S.? Anxiety disorder
  • Percentage of adults with mental health conditions who receive treatment? <50%
  • How many college students experience anxiety/depression? 1 in 3
  • A burnout remedy? Taking breaks and resting
  • What does NAMI stand for? National Alliance on Mental Illness
  • What's a healthy stress relief strategy? Engaging in hobbies
  • How many people globally have a mental health condition? 1 in 4

Wellness Tools & Coping Techniques

Let your team discover new habits that boost mental wellbeing.

  • What activity improves mood and reduces depression? Exercise
  • A technique for mindfulness? Being present in the moment
  • What condition involves intrusive thoughts and compulsions? OCD
  • What improves sleep quality? A bedtime routine
  • Relaxation method for anxiety? Meditation
  • A healthy way to cope with emotions? Journaling
  • Technique to manage negative thoughts? Positive affirmations
  • One way to manage stress? Getting enough sleep
  • Self-care strategy? Setting boundaries
  • Way to improve self-esteem? Self-compassion

Stigma, Awareness & Advocacy

Build understanding around mental health advocacy and facts that reduce stigma:

  • When is Mental Health Awareness Month observed? May
  • What’s the main goal of the month? Raise awareness and reduce stigma
  • Condition marked by excessive worry? Anxiety disorder
  • Condition with distorted perception of reality? Schizophrenia
  • Best way to support someone struggling? Listen without judgment
  • Awareness ribbon color? Green
  • Persistent sadness/loss of interest? Depression
  • Persistent irrational fear? Phobia
  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline (US)? 1-800-273-TALK
  • Who started Mental Health Awareness Month? Mental Health America

Bonus Brain Busters

A few tougher (or lesser-known) facts for your team’s trivia buffs:

  • Fear of specific objects/situations? Specific phobia
  • Mood disorder with mania and depression? Bipolar disorder
  • Recommended sleep for mental health? 7–9 hours
  • Body image issues + disordered eating? Eating disorder
  • Disregard for others’ rights? Antisocial personality disorder
  • Fear of social situations? Social anxiety disorder
  • Neurotransmitter linked to happiness? Serotonin
  • Intrusive trauma memories? PTSD
  • First step to seeking help? Talk to someone you trust

Make Mental Health a Year-Round Priority

You don’t have to be a therapist or wellness guru to make a difference on your team; just someone who’s willing to start the conversation.

By making space for lighthearted, low-pressure moments like this trivia game, you’re helping to chip away at stigma, build trust, and remind your team that mental health matters here. That they matter here.

So go ahead: pick a few questions to open your next meeting. Play a quick round on CrowdParty. Ask your team how they’re doing – really doing. It might be one of the most impactful things you do this month.

🧠💬 Play the Mental Health Awareness Trivia Game on CrowdParty and make mental wellbeing part of the culture, not just a campaign.

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