3 Mental Health Quiz (comprehensive)

What are the characteristics of a person with good mental health?

• Feeling out of control of their emotions

• Having poor cognitive functioning

• Having negative interactions with people

• Feeling in control of their emotions

What is a mental disorder or mental illness?

• A diagnosable illness that affects a person's thinking, emotional state, and behavior

• A temporary emotional state

• A normal part of life

• A physical illness

At what age do mental disorders often start?

• In childhood

• In adolescence or early adulthood

• In middle age

• In old age

What are some impacts of mental disorders?

• Improved education and relationships

• Enhanced career opportunities

• Positive health habits

• Negative effects on education, relationships, careers/jobs, and health habits

What factors contribute to recovery from mental disorders?

• Isolation from family and friends

• Lack of treatment availability

• Late and inappropriate treatment

• Support from family and friends, availability of treatment, early and appropriate treatment, opportunities for education and employment, support from others experiencing similar issues, and the person's willingness to participate in their own recovery

Which factors are commonly associated with the development of mental health issues?

• Genetic and environmental factors

• Regular exercise

• Balanced diet

• listening to music

What is the most common mental illness in the U.S.?

• Depression

• Anxiety disorders

• Bipolar disorder

• Schizophrenia

What are some common misconceptions about mental disorders?

• People with mental disorders are dangerous

• Mental disorders are a sign of weakness

• Mental disorders are not real illnesses

• All of the above

How can society help in reducing the stigma associated with mental disorders?

• By ignoring the issue

• By blaming the person with the disorder

• By avoiding people with mental disorders

• By promoting awareness, understanding, and acceptance

Anything that causes stress is called a

• healthy lifestyle

• negative stress

• stressor

• adrenaline