Understanding Mental Health Concepts

Which of these are examples of mental disorders?

• Feeling depressed or having anxiety.

• Feeling happy and excited.

• Having many friends.

• Eating healthy food.

Is mental health only about being happy all the time?

• Yes, always.

• No, it's about much more than just happiness.

• Only when you are young.

• Only when you are with friends.

What is the positive side of mental health called?

• Happiness.

• Well-being.

• Good feelings.

• Mental strength.

What does it mean to have positive mental health?

• You never feel sad or angry.

• You enjoy life, feel happy, and have good social relationships.

• You always get good grades in school.

• You can buy anything you want.

Can a person's mental health change over time?

• No, it always stays the same.

• Yes, it can change.

• Only if you are very old.

• Only if you are very young.

What two types of factors can affect your mental health?

• Happy factors and sad factors.

• Good factors and bad factors.

• Protective factors and risk factors.

• Strong factors and weak factors.

Which of these helps protect your mental health?

• Having good self-esteem.

• Having many arguments with family.

• Feeling like you don't belong.

• Having money problems.

What healthy habits can help your mental health?

• Eating unhealthy food and staying up late.

• Eating healthy, moving regularly, and getting enough sleep.

• Playing video games all day.

• Avoiding all social activities.

Which of these can be bad for your mental health?

• Having a fun hobby.

• Having close friends.

• Feeling like you don't fit in.

• Getting enough rest.

How do protective factors help us when we face challenges?

• They make all problems disappear.

• They make us ignore problems.

• They help lower the bad effects of risk factors.

• They make us feel sad.