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Lesson 1: Introduction and Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement best reflects the big idea : Anxiety and depression are treatable mental health problems?

a)

Treatment options can improve symptoms over time

b)

These conditions are permanent and never change

c)

Only physical illnesses can be treated effectively

d)

Treatment works only for children, not for teens

2.

Which term describes a lack of interest or motivation to do usual activities?

a)

Apathy

b)

Depression

c)

Emotions

d)

Anxiety

3.

A student feels uneasy before a test. Which action most directly applies a stress-management technique to reduce anxiety?

a)

Staying up late to study the entire week

b)

Rewriting the test instructions repeatedly

c)

Practicing deep breathing for several minutes

d)

Ignoring feelings until they disappear naturally

4.

A student struggles for months with intense symptoms that disrupt daily life. Which type of depression fits this situation?

a)

Mild depression lasting several years

b)

Adjustment disorder after one event

c)

Seasonal mood changes in winter

d)

Major depression lasting weeks or months

5.

If you notice persistent sadness and withdrawal in a friend, what is the first appropriate action?

a)

Give your friend unprescribed medication

b)

Wait and see for several months

c)

Keep it secret to avoid embarrassment

d)

Discuss concerns with a trusted adult

6.

Which professionals can create a depression-treatment plan?

a)

Sports coaches only

b)

School club officers

c)

Fitness influencers

d)

Health professionals

7.

What is counseling primarily intended to provide in depression care?

a)

Guidance and coping strategies

b)

Immediate cure without effort

c)

Legal advice for court cases

d)

Financial investment tips

8.

Which environmental change might support a teen’s recovery from depression?

a)

Avoiding sleep for long hours

b)

Increasing screen time nightly

c)

Adjusting workload at school

d)

Eliminating all social contact

9.

Which statement about medication in depression care is accurate?

a)

It should be prescribed by a professional

b)

Any friend can recommend pills

c)

Herbal teas replace prescriptions

d)

Medication instantly fixes everything

10.

Changing the home or school environment could include which example?

a)

Adding unpredictable stressors

b)

Creating a predictable routine

c)

Increasing bullying exposure

d)

Removing all supportive adults

11.

Which action aligns with responsible peer support for mental health?

a)

Posting their struggles publicly

b)

Diagnosing them yourself privately

c)

Telling them to ignore symptoms

d)

Listening and suggesting adult help

12.

Which statement best explains why stigma can stop someone from seeking help for an anxiety disorder?

a)

Stigma proves anxiety is not a real condition

b)

Stigma makes symptoms always disappear quickly

c)

Stigma leads to shame and fear of being rejected

d)

Stigma guarantees doctors refuse to provide care

13.

Which description best matches Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

a)

Sudden episodes of intense terror with physical symptoms

b)

Persistent obsessions leading repetitive behaviors like hand washing

c)

Exaggerated worry and tension occurring without clear cause

d)

A condition after trauma with flashbacks and nightmares

14.

In the aftermath of a crisis, which anxiety disorder is most likely to develop, often involving flashbacks and nightmares?

a)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder, marked by constant worry

b)

Panic Disorder, marked by sudden terror attacks

c)

Phobia, an irrational fear of specific situations

d)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, developing after trauma

15.

Which example best illustrates pyromania as an impulse control disorder?

a)

Calling firefighters to report a neighborhood hazard

b)

Accidentally causing a fire while cooking dinner

c)

Planning controlled burns for forest management

d)

Setting fires to feel pleasure or release tension