Mental Illness & Health

People should work out their own mental health problems

• True

• False

Answer explanation

When people have a health concern, they normally take action. However, you should seek help and aid. Mental illness is associated with disturbances with brain functioning and usually required professional assistance. Because of stigmas, people often shy away from seeking help.

Once you have a mental illness, you have it for life

• True

• False

Answer explanation

MOST mental illnesses are lifelong, but are episodic meaning that symptoms are not always present. Just like people who live with chronic physical illnesses, people with mental illnesses can also live positive and productive lives!

Females are more likely to have a mental illness than males.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Men and women are both equally affected by mental illnesses in general. However, there may be higher rates for either gender for specific mental illnesses.

Medication is the best treatment for mental illness

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Medication can be effective to manage mental illnesses, but it is by no means the only treatment and support available. There are many options!

People with a mental illness are more violent and dangerous

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Mental illness plays no part in the majority of violent crimes committed in our society. The idea that mental illness carries potential for violence has been proven wrong in many scientific studies.

Adults are more likely than teenagers to have a mental illness

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Many of the major mental illnesses begin to appear during adolescence and early adulthood.

You can tell by looking at someone whether they have a mental illness.

• True

• False

People with a mental illness are shy and quiet.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There is no strong relationship between personality traits and your tendency to develop a mental illness.

Mental illness can happen to anybody.

• True

• False