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WorksheetsMental and Emotional Health Practice Test
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the main goal of health advocacy?
To win arguments
To promote and support health-enhancing choices
To force others to agree
To avoid discussing health
In the I CARE model, which step comes first?
Communicate your position
Identify the issue
Act on your plan
Reflect on outcomes
Which approach best tailors a mental health message for middle school students?
Use complex medical terms
Use clear, relatable language and visuals
Share only academic journals
Exclude social media entirely
Which is commonly associated with depression?
Persistent sadness
Constant euphoria
Consistent high energy
Improved sleep
OCD is best described as:
Extreme fear of one object
Shifts between mania and depression
Obsessions and compulsions
A pattern of hallucinations
Schizophrenia may involve:
Delusions and hallucinations
Seasonal allergies
Muscle strains
Obsessive cleaning rituals only
Bipolar disorder includes:
Only sadness
Extreme mood swings
Only anxiety
Fear of spiders
Stigma around mental illness often leads to:
Increased help-seeking
Shame and avoidance of treatment
Better peer support
Accurate information sharing
Telling a trusted adult about safety concerns helps to:
Punish peers
Ensure access to help and safety
Increase gossip
Hide the problem
Which might be a warning sign for suicide?
Buying school supplies
Giving away valued possessions
Joining a club
Talking about future plans
A phobia is:
A mild dislike
An intense fear of a specific object or situation
A mood disorder
A thought disorder
Which is a strong example of advocacy at school?
Share vetted mental health hotlines in homeroom
Discourage friends from seeking help
Spread rumors
Tell peers to just cheer up
A healthy way to cope with depression is to:
Isolate from everyone
Use alcohol
Talk to a counselor or trusted adult
Ignore feelings
Changing a health message for parents might include:
Use slang and memes
Provide clear facts and community resources
Add unrelated jokes
Remove contact info
Which action evaluates advocacy effectiveness?
Ignore feedback
Collect data on participation and impact
Stop after one poster
Avoid measuring outcomes
Which of the following is a healthy way to manage stress?
Keep problems to yourself
Use unhealthy substances
Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing
Ignore your feelings
What is an important reason to seek help for mental health concerns?
To keep everything a secret
To make problems worse
To receive support and effective treatment
To avoid talking about your feelings
Which of the following is a common myth about mental health disorders?
Treatment can help manage symptoms
They are caused by personal weakness
They can affect anyone
Support from others is important
What is a helpful way to reduce stigma around mental illness?
Share accurate information and encourage open conversations
Ignore people with mental health concerns
Discourage seeking help
Spread rumors about mental illness
Which behavior may be a warning sign that someone is considering suicide?
Making future plans
Joining new clubs
Improved school performance
Sudden withdrawal from friends and activities
Which of the following is a positive coping strategy for stress?
Ignoring your feelings
Talking to friends or family
Staying up all night
Skipping meals
What is an example of a healthy way to support a friend with anxiety?
Make fun of their worries
Ignore their concerns
Tell them to 'just relax'
Listen without judgment
What is a helpful way to support a friend struggling with anxiety?
Ignore their feelings
Listen and encourage them to seek help
Tell them to 'just relax'
Spread rumors about them
Which of the following is a sign someone may need mental health support?
Sudden withdrawal from friends and activities
Enjoying hobbies regularly
Having a balanced sleep schedule
Consistently feeling happy and energetic
Which of the following is a healthy coping strategy for stress?
Skipping meals
Yelling at friends
Practicing deep breathing exercises
Keeping feelings bottled up
Which statement about mental health is true?
Only adults have mental health issues
Mental health concerns always go away on their own
Anyone can experience mental health challenges
Mental health problems are a sign of weakness
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
A disorder where a person experiences extreme mood swings
A condition involving unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors
A fear of social situations
A disorder caused by lack of sleep
Which statement best describes Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
A disorder that causes constant feelings of sadness
A condition triggered by a traumatic event, causing flashbacks and anxiety
A disorder where a person fears germs and contamination
A condition that only affects soldiers
Which of the following best defines Depression?
A condition that makes people overly excited
A disorder that only affects teenagers
A long-lasting disorder involving feelings of hopelessness and loss of interest
A temporary feeling of sadness after a bad day
What is a Phobia?
An intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
A disorder that causes memory loss
A condition where a person avoids all social contact
A mild dislike of certain foods
