🧠💗 May Trivia: Women’s Health + Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Women’s Health + Mental Health Awareness Month, and this month we’re focusing on the connection between mind, body, hormones, stress, sleep, movement, and overall wellbeing. Small daily habits can have a powerful impact on both physical and mental health. Test your knowledge and see how much you know about whole-person wellness!

  1. Mental health impacts physical health, including sleep, energy, digestion, and heart health.
    A. True
    B. False
    ✅ Answer: A. True

  2. Which of the following is considered a protective factor for mental wellbeing?
    A. Chronic stress
    B. Social connection
    C. Sleep deprivation
    D. Excess screen time
    ✅ Answer: B. Social connection

  3. Women are more likely than men to experience anxiety disorders.
    A. True
    B. False
    ✅ Answer: A. True

  4. Which hormone plays a major role in the body’s stress response?
    A. Melatonin
    B. Cortisol
    C. Dopamine
    D. Insulin
    ✅ Answer: B. Cortisol

  5. Which activity has been shown to support mental wellbeing?
    A. Spending time outdoors
    B. Connecting with friends
    C. Practicing gratitude
    D. All of the above
    ✅ Answer: D. All of the above

  6. Hormonal changes throughout life can impact women’s mental health.
    A. True
    B. False
    ✅ Answer: A. True

  7. Which nutrient is especially important for women’s bone health?
    A. Vitamin C
    B. Calcium
    C. Sodium
    D. Potassium
    ✅ Answer: B. Calcium

  8. Which of these is often a sign of burnout?
    A. Increased energy
    B. Feeling emotionally exhausted
    C. Better concentration
    D. Improved sleep
    ✅ Answer: B. Feeling emotionally exhausted

  9. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.
    A. True
    B. False
    ✅ Answer: A. True

  10. Which habit is MOST associated with improved mental resilience?
    A. Isolation
    B. Multitasking constantly
    C. Healthy routines and social support
    D. Skipping breaks during the workday
    ✅ Answer: C. Healthy routines and social support