Mental Health Awareness Quiz

Which of these is NOT a potential warning sign of a mental health condition?

• Feeling sad one day.

• Showing less interest in things.

• A change in appearance, sleeping or eating habits.

• Pushing away or avoiding good friends.

Why might someone avoid getting help for a mental health concern?

• Their therapy sessions are covered by medical insurance.

• They are worried about what others might say or think.

• Other people share about their own mental health.

• There are counselors at school that are trained to help.

What can you do if you think a friend is struggling but they don't want to talk about it?

• Avoid talking to them.

• Continue to ask questions until they answer.

• Talk to a trusted adult about it.

What steps can you use to support a peer with a mental health need?

• Try to treat them, get professional help, share their story.

• Validate their feelings, appreciate their courage, refer them to skills and support.

• Journal about what they are going through, reframe their thoughts, talk to a counselor.

• Talk to a counselor, use coping strategies on them, reframe their situation.

Common treatment for mental health disorders include:

• Therapy, group sessions, and lotions.

• Isolating people so they don't stigmatize others.

• Coping strategies, therapy, and medication.

• Medication and surgery.

What is an example of a non-observable warning sign for a mental health condition in someone else?

• They are cutting their arms.

• They are not participating in things they once loved.

• They are feeling worthless or hopeless.

• They are isolating themselves or pushing away friends.

How does stigma prevent people from seeking help for mental health issues?

• It causes them to have a negative view of mental health issues and treatment.

• It causes them to compare mental health and physical health issues.

• It encourages them to seek help from friends instead.

• It makes them believe mental health issues are not real.

When someone doesn't get help because they fear being stigmatized, what can you do?

• Ignore them.

• Share information about their mental health condition with as many people as possible.

• Compare mental health to physical health.

• Sign them up for an appointment with a school counselor.

When offering help to a friend with a mental health condition, what should you NOT do?

• Treat or cure them.

• Respect their privacy.

• Connect them to a trained professional.

• Take care of your own mental health.

Which statement may indicate that someone is considering ending their own life?

• "I'm having the worst day!"

• "I don't want to talk to anyone right now."

• "I've been so stressed about the school dance."

• "I wish I could disappear."