Mental Health

Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions such as:

• Heart Disease

• Stroke

• Cancer

• All of the Above

Answer explanation

Mental and Physical health are connected and can effect each other.

People with Mental Illnesses are Violent

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The vast majority of people with mental illness are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. In fact, people with mental illnesses are more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population.

Mental illness is caused by...

• Biological Factors

• Stressful or Traumatic Events

• Long-Lasting Health Conditions

• All of the Above

Which of these define positive mental health?

• Feeling happy all the time

• Having no mental health problems

• Having a sense of wellbeing

• Able to handle changes

Answer explanation

Having positive mental health means having an overall positive sense of wellbeing and feeling like you can handle any challenges that come. Even if you go through a hard time, someone with positive mental health has the resilience to overcome it.

Someone with positive mental health can need counseling sometimes.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Having positive mental health does not mean that a person won’t face struggles in their life, and they may need the support of a friend, a family member, or counselor to overcome some of these struggles.

There is no hope for people with mental health problems, it will never get better and you cannot recover.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Research shows those with mental health issues improve and may fully recover via treatment, support systems, and community inclusion, which enables them to live, work, learn, and engage with their communities. (Humans are social beings!)

Mental health treatment is only for people with severe mental illness.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Anyone can use mental health treatment to help cope and manage problems in their life!

Which of the following is a way to practice self-care?

• Skipping meals

• Staying up all night

• Brushing your teeth

• Drinking water

Answer explanation

Self-care can be difficult when you're struggling - but practicing it can help your mental health! Even simple things are worth celebrating!

Which of the following is an example of mindfulness?

• Checking your phone every five minutes

• Paying attention to the present moment

• Worrying about the future

• Dwelling on the past

According to the learning material, fear is connected to which of the following emotions or states?

• Happiness, excitement, and curiosity.

• Worry, anxiety, stress, nervousness, panic, paranoia, and phobias.

• Love, affection, and friendship.

• Confidence, bravery, and calmness.