Copy of Module 3 Lesson 4: Accessing Valid Information on Mental Health

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What challenges might people face when trying to evaluate the validity of mental health information found online?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to access valid information when learning about mental health?

• Because it helps make informed decisions about health and well-being.

• Because all information online is trustworthy.

• Because mental health is not important.

• Because it is required for school assignments.

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Where do you get information about movie or TV recommendations?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common sources for how-to instructions?

• YouTube tutorials

• Friends and family

• Instruction manuals

• Social media posts

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Fill in the blank: For health-related questions, many people look for

information online.

Multiple Select

Which of the following topics are mentioned as types of information people seek?

• Weather updates

• How-to instructions

• Sports scores

• Recipe ideas

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of information you might look for online?

• Recipe ideas

• Movie recommendations

• Health information

• All of the above

Open Ended

Describe a time when you searched for news online. What sources did you use and why?

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Where do you go to seek information and research topics you're interested in?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'valid information'?

• Information that is accurate, credible, and relevant to a specific topic

• Any information found online

• Opinions shared by friends

• Information that is entertaining

Open Ended

Why is accessing valid mental health information important?

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How can you determine if a source of information is credible and accurate?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of valid information?

• Credible

• Accurate

• Relevant

• Popular

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Accessing valid information means finding sources that are

, accurate, and relevant.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why having an accurate understanding of health-related topics is important?

• To stay happy, healthy, and secure

• To win arguments online

• To impress friends

• To avoid going to the doctor

Multiple Choice

How can a lack of understanding of mental health topics affect individuals?

• It can limit our ability to recognize mental health red flags

• It can cause us to misinterpret mental health red flags

• It can make it harder to self-assess, self-advocate, and seek support

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain why it is important to check the validity of your sources when accessing health information.

Multiple Choice

Which two key aspects should you consider when evaluating the evidence provided by an author or creator?

• Validity of the information and necessary context

• Length of the message and visual appeal

• Popularity of the author and number of sources cited

• Date of publication and writing style

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When evaluating a source, you should check its

to ensure it is related to your research topic.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to check the relevance of information when conducting research?

• To ensure the information directly relates to your topic or question

• To make your research paper longer

• To impress your teacher

• To use as many sources as possible

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important when evaluating the reliability of a source?

• Evidence provided

• Relevance to the topic

• Author's credentials

• Number of advertisements

Open Ended

Describe a process you would use to evaluate the reliability of a source when researching a topic.

Open Ended

Are TikTok, Google, and YouTube valid sources of information?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to access valid information about mental health?

• Because it helps you make informed decisions about your well-being.

• Because all information online is true.

• Because it is required for school assignments.

• Because it is entertaining.

Open Ended

What strategies can you use to evaluate the validity of mental health information you find online?