Embracing Diversity Set 4

Embracing Diversity Set 4

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a symptom of depression?

• Feeling sad

• Having a fever

• Isolating

• Changes to sleep

​Which is NOT a symptom of depression? - Having a fever

Feeling sad, isolating yourself, and changes to sleep are common symptoms of depression, but having a fever is not a symptom of depression—it’s usually a sign of infection or physical illness.

Multiple Choice

What does ASD stand for?

• Attention Spectrum Disorder

• Autism Social Development

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Autism Social Disorder

What does ASD stand for? - Autism Spectrum Disorder

ASD stands for Autism Spectrum Disorder. It’s a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts socially, and experiences the world. People with ASD may have differences in social skills, communication, interests, and behavior, and it can range from mild to more intense challenges.

Multiple Choice

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a learning disability.

• True

• False

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a learning disability - False

No, Autism is not a learning disability, but it can affect learning and some autistic individuals may also have a learning disability. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that impacts how people process and interpret information, including social cues and communication. Learning disabilities, on the other hand, specifically affect a person's ability to learn in areas like reading, writing, or math.

Multiple Choice

How can you support a friend with mental health issues? 

• Tell them to get over it

• Tell everyone to help them

• Listen without judgement

• Ignore the problem

How can you support a friend with mental health issues? - Listen without judgement

This means:

• Being patient and open

• Letting them share at their own pace

• Avoiding criticism or giving unsolicited advice

• Showing empathy and understanding

Just being there and truly listening can make a huge difference.

Multiple Choice

Visual Processing Difficulties can be corrected with glasses.

• False
• True

Visual processing difficulties can be corrected with glasses - False.

No, visual processing difficulties cannot be corrected with regular prescription glasses. Visual processing difficulties, which involve how the brain interprets what the eyes see, are distinct from vision problems like nearsightedness or farsightedness, which can be corrected with glasses. While glasses can improve visual acuity (clarity of sight), they don't address the underlying issues of how the brain processes visual information

Multiple Choice

Which Singapore programme or app can help manage your mental health?

• MySkillsFuture

• Paynow

• TraceTogether

• mindline.sg

Which Singapore programme or app can help manage your mental health? - mindline.sg

mindline.sg is a Singaporean mental health platform that helps you track and improve your well-being. It offers features like mood tracking, journalling tools and self-care resources.

You can access it via the website or the mobile app. It’s designed to be easy to use, confidential, and supportive.