American Sign Language: Mental Health Signs Quiz

Why is it important to express emotions in American Sign Language?

• To ensure seamless communication

• To learn a new language

• To improve vocabulary

• To impress friends

What is the sign for 'depression' in ASL?

• Non-dominant fist with dominant hand pushing down

• E-hands rotating outwards

• Feeler-fingers pointing inwards

• Two five-shaped hands shaking

How is 'anxiety' expressed in ASL?

• Non-dominant fist with dominant hand pushing down

• E-hands rotating outwards

• Two five-shaped hands with dominant shaking

• Feeler-fingers pointing inwards

What does the sign for 'busy' involve?

• B-shaped hands

• Feeler-fingers pointing inwards

• Non-dominant fist with dominant hand pushing down

• Two five-shaped hands shaking

How is 'self-care' signed in ASL?

• B-shaped hands

• Feeler-fingers pointing inwards

• Two five-shaped hands shaking

• Index finger on non-dominant hand with an A on dominant

Which sign involves using the letter 'F' in a group?

• Support

• Fear

• Pray

• Family

What is the sign for 'therapy' in ASL?

• Non-dominant fist with dominant hand pushing down

• Like the sign help but with the T-hand

• Two five-shaped hands shaking

• Feeler-fingers pointing inwards

Which sign involves crossing arms over the body?

• Pray

• Support

• Fear

• Rest or relax

How is 'peace' expressed in ASL?

• Non-dominant fist with dominant hand pushing down

• Hands crossed in front of face, twist and come down

• Feeler-fingers pointing inwards

• Two five-shaped hands shaking

What does the sign for 'laugh' involve?

• Feeler-fingers pointing inwards

• Belly laugh going back and forth or L-hands at the side of face

• Two five-shaped hands shaking

• Non-dominant fist with dominant hand pushing down