Mental Health and Illness

What component of health determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices?

• Physical

• Mental

• Emotional

• Social

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to mental health problems?

• Biological factors like genes or brain chemistry

• Life experiences like trauma or abuse

• Substance abuse of alcohol or other drugs

• Performing well in school

All of the following are warning signs of mental health problems except

• Feeling numb or like nothing matters

• Pulling away from people and usual activities

• Feeling sad after the loss of a loved one

• Eating or sleeping too much or too little

Positive mental health allows people to

• Go through the motions of life without really caring about anything

• Cope with the demands of daily life and stress

• Copy assignments from peers just to get it done

• Live within the community without making productive contributions to society

One of the best ways to maintain positive mental health include

• Connecting with others even if they are a negative influence on your lifestyle choices

• Getting physically active every day to improve your body and brain.

• Ignoring all issues so you don't yell, fight, or cry

• Use substances like alcohol or drugs to mask personal pain and stress

Which of the following is NOT an example of a mental illness?

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Eating Disorders

• Stressors

Mental illness can increase the risk of many types of physical health problems such as stroke, diabetes, and heart disease.

• True

• False

People's mental health stays the same throughout their lifetime.

• True

• False

Females are more likely to develop anxiety disorders than males.

• True

• False

ADHD is more common in males than females, and can lead to other conditions such as learning disabilities, conduct disorder, depression, and substance abuse.

• True

• False