Mental Illness

Can stress reduce the size of the brain?

• Yes

• No

Which of these conditions is not a mental health disorder?

• Psychotic Disorder

• Eating Disorder

• Anxiety Disorder

• Substance Use Disorder

• Personality Disorder

Having a mental illness means you are weak

• True

• False

You can control if you are in a positive or negative mental health space

• True

• False

• Neither true nor false

If you have a mental illness you will feel mad, sad or worried all the time.

• True

• False

James has been feeling different lately. How can mental illness affect an individual like James?

• It can improve physical strength

• It can enhance memory

• It can affect thoughts, mood, or behavior

• It can increase appetite

Grace is a mental health advocate who works tirelessly to support individuals with mental illness. What role does her advocacy play in their empowerment?

• It limits their decision-making abilities

• It provides them with a voice and representation

• It discourages them from seeking help

• It isolates them from their community

During a stressful exam period, what can mental illness cause in terms of emotional response for students like Maya or Priya?

• Happiness

• Distress

• Excitement

• Calmness

Sophia is conducting a survey on mental health awareness. What is the prevalence of mental illness in Australians each year?

• 1 in every 10

• 1 in every 5

• 1 in every 50

• 1 in every 100

Olivia is attending a workshop on mental health. What does empowerment encourage regarding people with mental illness?

• That they are dependent on others

• That they are the expert in their own lives

• That they need constant supervision

• That they should avoid making decisions