Physical & Mental Health Quiz

Give one example of how improving physical health can benefit mental health.

• Regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.

• Eating junk food can increase stress levels.

• Avoiding all social interactions improves mental health.

• Sleeping less helps you concentrate better.

What role does physical health play in mental health and wellbeing?

• No role at all

• A significant role, as the body and mind are closely interconnected

• Only affects physical wellbeing

• Only affects emotional wellbeing

Physical health refers to the condition of your body, including ______, nutrition, sleep, and overall bodily function.

• fitness

• reading

• painting

• singing

Mental health involves your emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing - how you ______, feel, and interact.

• think

• eat

• run

• sleep

How are physical and mental health linked?

• Only through physical exercise

• Through biological, psychological, and lifestyle pathways

• They are not linked

• Only through nutrition

Taking care of your body can directly improve your mind and vice versa.

• True

• False

According to the PPT, what chemicals are released by physical activities like exercise that boost mood and reduce stress? (Fill in the blank: endorphins, serotonin, and _________)

• dopamine

• adrenaline

• cortisol

• melatonin

According to the PPT, how many hours of sleep are recommended to support cognitive function, emotional regulation, and stress resilience?

• 7-9

• 4-5

• 10-12

• 5-6

Mind-Body Connection: Practices like _______ or yoga combine physical movement with mental focus, reducing symptoms of anxiety or depression.

• mindfulness

• weightlifting

• calculus

• painting

Fill in the blank: Regular movement such as walking or sports boosts ________, improves mood, and reduces symptoms of depression or anxiety.

• endorphins

• adrenaline

• insulin

• melatonin