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WorksheetsChapter 7 Pretest: Mental and Emotional Health
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
A mental illness is best defined as:
A short-term feeling of sadness or stress
A health condition in which negative thoughts and feelings interfere with daily life
A physical injury caused by trauma
A disease caused only by genetics
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the development of mental illness?
Genetics
Life experiences
Poor nutrition before birth
Shoe size
Explain how social media can be a stressor that increases the risk of developing symptoms of mental illness.
Which of the following describes Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Fear of specific objects or situations
Constant, extreme anxiety about uncontrollable parts of life for at least six months
Intense sadness alternating with extreme happiness
Difficulty focusing and organizing tasks
List two symptoms of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
People with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) attempt to reduce their anxiety through:
Medication only
Compulsions, or repeated actions
Avoiding all social interactions
Constant sleep
Describe one difference between major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder.
Which of the following is a warning sign that someone may need to seek professional help?
Sleeping a normal amount and eating healthy meals
Feeling consistently sad, angry, or unlike oneself
Playing sports and hanging out with friends
Laughing frequently
What is therapy, and what is its main goal in treating mental illness?
Which type of therapy involves family members meeting together with a therapist?
Group therapy
Family therapy
Individual therapy
Support group therapy
Which mental health medication is used to treat bipolar disorder by decreasing certain activity in the brain?
Antidepressants
Anti-anxiety medication
Mood stabilizers
Stimulants
Define stigma and explain how it can prevent people from seeking mental health treatment.
What is a support group?
A group where people discuss unrelated topics
A group of people facing similar challenges who meet to discuss coping strategies
A fitness group
A medical team that prescribes medication
List two barriers that might prevent someone from getting mental health treatment and explain how they can be overcome.
What is the definition of suicide?
An accidental death caused by risky behavior
The intentional act of ending one’s own life
The result of a long-term illness
The process of grief
Identify two individual factors that can increase a person’s risk for suicide.
The term suicide contagion refers to:
The spread of a virus
Copying of suicide attempts after exposure to another person’s suicide
The emotional recovery process after grief
A community therapy program
Which of the following is an environmental protective factor that can reduce suicide risk?
Family and community support
Isolation
Access to firearms
Bullying
List three warning signs that may indicate someone is considering suicide.
What should you do if a friend tells you they are thinking about suicide?
Keep it a secret to protect their privacy
Tell a trusted adult or call 911 immediately
Argue that suicide is wrong
Ignore the comment unless it happens again
