Understanding 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.

A person who has a mental health problem sees the following EXCEPT

• mental health professional

• psychiatrist

• physical therapist

• psychologist

Another way to talk about mental illness is to say

• mental health challenge

• mental malfunction

• mental wellness

• disordered mentality

What does the term "diagnosis" mean?

• to have a feeling that you know what is wrong

• meet with your medical doctor

• a name assigned to what you are feeling

• to be told you have a mental illness

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.

If a person with a mental health challenge experiences "stigma". What does "stigma" mean?

• falling asleep for no reason

• having a tingling feeling in your head

• eating way too much or too little

• when others have negative attitudes or discriminate against someone based on their mental illness

Which of the following is NOT a mental illness?

• Anxiety Disorder

• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Mood Disorders

• Personal Disorder