Understanding Mental Health Quiz

What does "mental health" mean?

• How strong your muscles are

• How you think, feel, and act

• How fast you can run

• How much you can eat

Samuel, Scarlett, and George are talking about health. Which of these is a common mental health challenge that they might discuss?

• Having a cold

• Anxiety

• Breaking a bone

• Getting taller

Daniel, Isla, and Aarav are talking about ways to boost their mood and feel great. Which of the following is a fun and healthy way to promote positive mental health?

• Ignoring your feelings

• Practising mindfulness and relaxation

• Skipping meals

• Staying up all night

Who can you talk to if you are feeling sad or worried?

• A trusted adult

• Your pet goldfish

• The postman

• A stranger on the street

Priya and Harry are feeling stressed after a long day at school. Which of these is a healthy way for them to cope?

• Shouting at people

• Drawing or painting

• Breaking things

• Ignoring everyone

What is a school counsellor’s job?

• To help students with their feelings and worries

• To cook lunch

• To drive the school bus

• To clean the classroom

James and Ella are having a chat about what can really affect your mental health. Can you help them figure it out?

• Stress

• The colour of your shoes

• The number of pencils you have

• The weather in Australia

Emily and Max want to be great friends at school. What is one way they can build a positive relationship?

• Being kind and listening to others

• Always wanting your own way

• Ignoring your friends

• Taking things without asking

If you are feeling anxious, what could help?

• Taking deep breaths and relaxing

• Running away from everyone

• Eating lots of sweets

• Shouting at your friends

Ava and Harry are talking about how to use their phones and computers in a smart way. What does digital wellbeing mean for them?

• Using technology in a healthy way

• Never using a computer

• Only playing video games all day

• Forgetting your homework