MENTAL ILLNESS

Being healthy includes

• having a body that feels good and works well.

• having a healthy mind and body.

• not being sick.

• all of the above.

Mental illness can occur only after a person has reached adulthood.

• True

• False

Having a mental illness can affect the way that a person

• behaves

• thinks

• feels

• all of the above.

Another way to talk about mental illness is to say

• mental health challenge

• mental malfunction

• mental wellness

• disordered mentality

What is the least effective way of dealing with a mental health challenge or mental illness?

• keeping feelings bottled up inside

• telling a trusted adult how you feel

• staying at a hospital for a brief period of time

• meeting with a mental health professional

What causes mental illness?

• Diet.

• No one knows.

• Violent behavior.

• Catching it from someone else.

Feeling stressed at school because I have a deadline coming up

• Mental Health

• Mental Illness

• Both

I can't get out of bed because I'm filled with sadness.

• Mental Health

• Mental Illness

• Both

Is the person's general ability to cope with life, be productive at work/school, and have healthy relationships.

• Mental Health

• Mental Illness

• Both