Understanding Mental Heath Pre-Quiz

A phobia is an intense fear about something that might be harmful (such as height, snakes).

• True

• False

Useful interventions for adolescent mental disorders include BOTH psychological and pharmacologic treatment.

• True

• False

Mental distress can occur in someone who has a mental disorder.

• True

• False

Stigma against the mentally ill is uncommon in United States.

• True

• False

Substance abuse is commonly found together with a mental disorder.

• True

• False

The most common mental disorders in teenage girls are eating disorders.

• True

• False

The stresses of being a teenager are a major factor leading to adolescent suicide.

• True

• False

Three of the strongest risk factors for teen suicide are: romantic breakup, conflict with parents, and school failure.

• True

• False

Schizophrenia is a split personality.

• True

• False

A depressed mood that lasts for a month or longer in a teenager is very common and should not be confused with a clinical depression that may require professional help.

• True

• False