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WorksheetsMental Health and Disorders Quiz
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Mental health refers to your ability to:
Lift weights
Avoid illness
Manage emotions, relationships, and decisions
Take tests
True or False: A person can have a mental illness and still have good mental health.
True
False
What country is consistently ranked the happiest in the world?
United States
Japan
Finland
Switzerland
True or False: Mental illness always has one clear cause.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of good mental health?
Ignoring your feelings
Coping well with stress
Avoiding people
Keeping emotions bottled up
True or False: 1 in 5 teens experience a mental health issue.
True
False
Eustress is:
Stress that’s always bad
Stress that’s positive and motivating
Another name for anxiety
Caused by lack of sleep
Which of the following is a form of chronic stress?
Studying for a pop quiz
Having a stressful home life for months
Getting stuck in traffic
Being surprised at your birthday
True or False: The "fight or flight" response is part of your body’s natural reaction to stress.
True
False
What hormone is most commonly released during stress?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Cortisol
Melatonin
True or False: Stress can affect your memory and focus.
True
False
What are the two types of stress?
Light and heavy
Fast and slow
Eustress and distress
Internal and external
True or False: Everyone experiences anxiety sometimes.
True
False
An anxiety disorder becomes a problem when:
You feel nervous before a test
It happens before public speaking
It becomes intense, frequent, and interferes with daily life
You get butterflies in your stomach
True or False: Anxiety only affects your mind, not your body.
True
False
Which of the following is a warning sign of depression?
Increased energy
Loss of interest in activities
Talking a lot
Sudden confidence
What is stigma?
Physical pain
A type of therapy
A negative stereotype or label
A new mental health app
True or False: Only adults experience depression.
True
False
What might cause someone to delay asking for help with a mental illness?
They want attention
They’re lazy
They fear judgment and stigma
They already got help
True or False: Mental illnesses are always visible.
True
False
Which mental health condition involves extreme highs and lows in mood?
OCD
Depression
Bipolar disorder
PTSD
True or False: Trauma can contribute to the development of a mental illness.
True
False
Which of the following is a good way to support a friend?
Ignore them
Tell them to "get over it"
Listen and encourage them to seek help
Post about it online
What should you do if someone shows signs of suicidal thoughts?
Keep it a secret
Talk to a trusted adult immediately
Tell their classmates
Pretend it didn’t happen
CLUES is a way to remember how to:
Prevent mental illness
Talk to a teacher
Support a friend in need
Manage your calendar
True or False: Only professionals can help with mental health problems.
True
False
What is one way to reduce mental health stigma?
Laugh at people
Share facts and speak openly
Stay silent
Avoid the topic
True or False: Recovery is possible for people with mental illness.
True
False
Which of these is one of the 4 Dimensions of Recovery?
Power
Purpose
Practice
Perfection
True or False: Depression is always obvious to others.
True
False
Which professional is most likely to diagnose and prescribe medication?
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Social Worker
Coach
True or False: Therapy is only helpful if you have a diagnosed mental illness.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of unhealthy coping?
Journaling
Talking to a friend
Drinking alcohol
Going for a walk
What is one healthy way to manage anxiety before a big test?
Avoid studying
Panic
Practice deep breathing
Eat lots of sugar
Which of the following is a mental health resource in most schools?
School nurse
Cafeteria worker
Security guard
Guidance counselor
True or False: Asking for help is a sign of weakness.
True
False
Which of the following can improve your mental health?
Staying isolated
Being physically active
Ignoring your feelings
Comparing yourself online
True or False: Talking about suicide increases the risk of it happening.
True
False
Which of the following is most associated with frequent mood swings between extreme highs and lows?
OCD
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
PTSD
Panic disorder is characterized by sudden episodes of intense fear that happen without warning.
True
False
What is a hallmark symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Hearing voices
Intense fear of crowds
Repetitive thoughts and rituals
Sudden memory loss
People with depression may appear completely fine on the outside.
True
False
Which disorder is most commonly associated with flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance behaviors after trauma?
ADHD
PTSD
Bipolar Disorder
Anorexia
Which of the following is a behavior seen in people with schizophrenia?
Avoiding eye contact
Hallucinations or delusions
Compulsive handwashing
Rapid mood swings
All mental illnesses have a visible or physical sign.
True
False
A student frequently interrupts, struggles with focus, and often acts impulsively. Which disorder might they have?
ADHD
OCD
PTSD
SAD
Which disorder involves alternating periods of deep depression and high energy or mania?
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
PTSD
OCD
Phobias are best described as:
Delusions about identity
Obsessions with symmetry
Intense, irrational fears of specific things
Refusing to eat food
Which of the following symptoms is most likely linked to major depression?
Excessive energy and racing thoughts
Persistent sadness and fatigue
Counting rituals
Obsession with body image
What mental illness is sometimes mistaken for laziness in teens but is actually a lack of focus and attention control?
OCD
PTSD
ADHD
Anorexia
