Characteristics of Positive Mental Health Quiz

Identify which of the following characteristics is NOT a characteristic of positive mental health.

• can cope with normal stresses of life

• having a sense of control

• seeing life events positively

• denying feelings

______ is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

• Optimism

• Resilience

• Empathy

• Self-Actualization

How long must a person be experiencing the signs and symptoms of depression before they can be diagnosed with clinical depression?

• four weeks

• two weeks

• one month

• two months

______ is the realization of one’s own talents and potential.

• Optimism

• Resilience

• Empathy

• Self-Actualization

Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance as a result of low levels of this chemical.

• antidepressants

• dopamine

• adrenaline

• depression

People who live through a terrifying event involving physical harm or the threat of harm may develop ______.

• Panic Disorder

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• OCD

• Phobia

Identify which of the following descriptions is NOT a symptom of a mental disorder.

• personality change

• crying when sad

• too much sleep

• alcohol abuse

Identify which of the following is NOT a treatment for a mental disorder.

• denial

• medication

• group therapy

• psychotherapy

Which of the following symptoms is NOT a sign of depression?

• lack of energy

• loss of appetite

• high self-esteem

• too much sleep

Identify which of the following is NOT part of the fight-or-flight response.

• heart rate increases

• increased sweating

• muscles tense

• digestion goes faster