7th Grade Health Test Part 1

If you have balance in the 5 dimensions of health it is said that you have achieved _________________?

• stardom

• wellness

• gratitude

Positive mental and emotional health can lead to lower blood pressure, reduced risk for heart disease, healthier weight, and a longer life.

• true

• false

Which choice is not displaying characteristics of an empathetic person?

• Curious, pays attention to others, listens well

• Identifies with others feelings, puts themselves in other peoples shoes, shows understanding

• Focus on only yourself, tune others out, very judgmental

Sometimes anxiety, sad moods, or stressful thoughts can become too intense and it negatively effects your mental health.  Which group of people would you not go to first for help?

• parents, family members, adult mentor

• school counselor, teacher, coach

• your friend group and acquaintances

If someone you know is experiencing mental or emotional health challenges, and they are not seeking help on their own, it is your obligation to tell a trusted adult.

• true

• false

Which are the appropriate ways to respond to stress when you are angry or upset?

• eat a dozen doughnuts, throw your phone out the window

• exercise, talk to a trusted adult, listen to music, play with a pet

• argue, post to social media, drink alcohol

There is no connection between depression and brain chemistry.

• true

• false

If you have the following symptoms for two or more weeks you may be experiencing _______________________.

Symptoms- depressed mood, fatigue, worthlessness or guilt, can't concentrate, lack of sleep/excessive sleeping, no interest in anything, thoughts of death or suicide, restless/agitated, rapid weight loss/gain

• bipolar disorder

• clinical depression

• obsessive-compulsive disorder

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of someone that may be self-harming?

• dressing inappropriately for the weather, such as wearing long sleeves in the summer

• having unexplained wounds or unlikely justifications for injuries

• participating and performing well in school activities

• hiding potentially dangerous objects, such as razor blades or cigarette lighters

One reason death from suicide is so devastating is because it leaves family and friends wondering "Why?" and "Could I have done anything to stop it?"

• true

• false