L3 Health & Social Care

1. Mental health problems are rare

• TRUE

• FALSE

People with mental health problems are violent

• TRUE

• FALSE

People can recover from mental illness

• TRUE

• FALSE

On average, people with severe mental illnesses die ten years younger

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Its not the mental illness that kills - its the discrimination. Physical health of those with mental health problems - is often dismissed. They could die from heart attack, diabetes and cancer

You can be open about mental health problems without fearing you'll be treated differently

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

There is often stigma taking place. 87 % with mental health have experienced discrimination

There is not so much you can do to help a friend experiencing a mental health problem

• TRUE

• FALSE

People cant work if they have a mental health problem

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you use mental health service, there's a 1/3 chance you'll lose contact with friends

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Sometimes friends feel like they don't know enough to be able to help or feel uncomfortable