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Mental Health Quiz Prep

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How much sleep should an 11-12 year old get per night?

a)

6-7 hours

b)

8-9 hours

c)

9-12 hours

d)

12-14 hours

2.

What should you NOT DO before you fall asleep?

a)

Read a book

b)

Drink caffeine

c)

Listen to calm music

d)

Take a warm bath

3.

Our body produces __________, a chemical that helps humans fall asleep.

a)

Melatonin

b)

Adrenaline

c)

Insulin

d)

Serotonin

4.

Name one stressor.

a)

Watching TV

b)

Playing sports

c)

Tests

d)

Eating dinner

5.

What might trouble focusing lead to in a classroom setting?

a)

Improved concentration

b)

Difficulty remembering things

c)

Increased energy

d)

Better decision-making

6.

What is a recommended action if you are experiencing feelings of worthlessness?

a)

Ignore the feelings

b)

Talk to a trusted adult

c)

Keep it to yourself

d)

Avoid seeking help

7.

What should you avoid saying to a friend who is feeling down?

a)

I'm here for you.

b)

Just be happier.

c)

How can I help?

d)

I understand.

8.

What is the purpose of a "Trampoline" as described in the learning material?

a)

To help people physically exercise

b)

To lift your mood and help you feel better

c)

To provide entertainment

d)

To improve balance and coordination

9.

Which of the following activities can help you feel relaxed by connecting with nature?

a)

Jog in place

b)

Listen to nature sounds

c)

Play a card game

d)

Rip paper into pieces

10.

Which activity involves using creativity and can be calming?

a)

Make a to-do list

b)

Paint with watercolors

c)

Read a joke book

d)

Plan a fun trip

11.

What is a suggested way to change your perspective on a problem?

a)

Reframe the way you are thinking about the problem

b)

Keep a positive attitude

c)

Laugh

d)

Say something kind to yourself

12.

Which of the following is a suggested way to relax your muscles?

a)

Jump up and down

b)

Sit and relax all your muscles

c)

Run in place

d)

Clap your hands

13.

What is a recommended activity to help manage stress?

a)

Ignore your feelings

b)

Watch a feel-good movie

c)

Eat a lot of candy

d)

Yell at someone

14.

Why is sleep compared to charging a phone or tablet?

a)

It makes you dream more

b)

It helps your body and brain get ready for the next day

c)

It makes you eat less

d)

It helps you run faster

15.

What is one benefit of getting enough sleep for your brain?

a)

It makes you taller and stronger.

b)

It helps you remember things better for tests.

c)

It makes you feel more stressed.

d)

It weakens your immune system.

16.

What is one way to help your body relax before bed?

a)

Play video games

b)

Take a warm bath

c)

Drink soda

d)

Watch TV

17.

Why is it important to get active during the day?

a)

It makes you more tired at night

b)

It helps you stay awake longer

c)

It increases screen time

d)

It makes you hungry

18.

How can screens help you connect with others?

a)

By playing games alone

b)

By video calls with family

c)

By watching movies

d)

By reading books

19.

What is a potential downside of too much screen time?

a)

It improves your eyesight

b)

It can cause problems

c)

It makes you more social

d)

It helps you sleep better

20.

What is one effect of excessive screen time on mental health?

a)

Improved concentration

b)

Increased anxiety and depression

c)

Better sleep quality

d)

Enhanced physical activity

21.

According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, how much recreational screen time should middle schoolers aim for per day?

a)

Four hours or less

b)

Three hours or less

c)

Two hours or less

d)

One hour or less

22.

What is the 30-30-30 rule suggested to avoid eye strain?

a)

Look away from the screen every 30 minutes for 30 seconds at something 30 feet away

b)

Look away from the screen every 30 minutes for 30 minutes at something 30 feet away

c)

Look away from the screen every 30 seconds for 30 minutes at something 30 feet away

d)

Look away from the screen every 30 minutes for 30 seconds at something 3 feet away

23.

Why is it important to have family conversations about healthy screen habits?

a)

To ensure everyone agrees on the rules

b)

To increase screen time

c)

To avoid talking about screen time

d)

To encourage more gaming

24.

What is one benefit of attending school every day according to the text?

a)

It helps you avoid doing homework.

b)

It allows you to skip classes without consequences.

c)

It helps build a strong foundation of knowledge.

d)

It makes you popular among classmates.

25.

How does regular attendance help with making connections in middle school?

a)

It allows you to avoid group projects.

b)

It helps you get to know your classmates and teachers better.

c)

It ensures you never have to ask for help.

d)

It makes lunch time less enjoyable.

26.

What does the text suggest about students with poor attendance by 6th grade?

a)

They are more likely to become class leaders.

b)

They are more likely to drop out of high school.

c)

They are guaranteed to graduate with honors.

d)

They are more likely to win academic awards.

27.

How much school time can be lost by missing just two days a month?

a)

Almost a week of school.

b)

Almost a month of school.

c)

Almost a year of school.

d)

Almost no school time.

28.

How can being out of school affect your social life?

a)

It makes you more popular.

b)

It helps you make new friends.

c)

It can make you feel left out of social activities.

d)

It improves your social skills.

29.

What is a simple way to make getting to school easier?

a)

Sleeping in late.

b)

Having a regular bedtime and morning schedule.

c)

Skipping breakfast.

d)

Watching TV in the morning.

30.

Two enemies of sleep are ________.

a)

excessive exercise and caffeine

b)

excessive exercise and yellow light from electronic devices

c)

Caffeine and moderate exercise

d)

caffeine and blue light from electronics devices

31.

What is a common effect of sleep deprivation on mental health?

a)

Improvement of concentration

b)

Increase in patience

c)

Improvement of mood

d)

Increase in irritability

32.

What should you do if you feel sad or upset?

a)

Keep it to yourself

b)

Talk to someone you trust

c)

Ignore it

d)

Get angry

33.

Everyone dreams every night.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

What does the "M" stand for in S.M.A.R.T. goal?

a)

Measurable

b)

Moldable

c)

Makable

d)

Manageable

35.

What is NOT a symptom of anxiety?

a)

Increased heart rate

b)

Headaches

c)

Irritability

d)

Focus

36.

Why might teenagers need more sleep than adults?

a)

They are growing and developing

b)

They are shorter

c)

They don't really need more sleep

d)

They are less active