Emotional
When your heart rate increases, you get shaky hands, and sweaty palms, what emotion are you feeling?
A. Anxious
B. Joy
C. Sadness
D. Disgust
What is psychological health mainly concerned with?
A. Your physical appearance
B. Your thoughts, thinking and mental processes
C. Your popularity
D. Your diet alone
B. Your thoughts, thinking and mental processes
Which of the following is an important component of social health?
A. Intelligence quotient
B. Quality of relationships and social connections
C. Blood pressure
D. Memory capacity
B. Quality of relationships and social connections
Which of the following is a widespread myth regarding mental illness?
A. Mental illnesses can affect individuals regardless of their socioeconomic background or age.
B. Mental illness is a sign of personal weakness or a lack of willpower
C. Therapy and medication can be effective forms of treatment for many psychological disorders
D. People living with mental illness can recover and lead fulfilling, productive lives.
B. Mental illness is a sign of personal weakness or a lack of willpower
According to World Health Organisation(WHO), what proportion of adults globally experience a mental health condition in any given year?
A. 1 in 10 adults
B. 1 in 5 adults
C. 1 in 3 adults
D. 1 in 2 adults
B. 1 in 5 adults
What are ways you can improve your emotional mental health?
A. Exercising regularly and getting adequate sleep
B. Avoiding all social contact and human relationships
C. Relying exclusively on recreational substances to cope
D. Skipping meals to save time
A) Exercising regularly and getting adequate sleep
Which skill helps you solve problems and make decisions?
A. Critical thinking
B. Avoidance
C. Impulsiveness
D. Peer pressure
A. Critical thinking
What is social isolation?
A. Having no meaningful social contact or connections
B. Choosing to study independently once
C. Disagreeing with a friend
D. Having a small but supportive friendship group
A. Having no meaningful social contact or connections
Which statement about mental illness is a misconception?
A. Mental health conditions can be treated or managed
B. Mental illness is always caused by personal weakness
C. Mental health conditions can affect people of any background
D. Professional support can be beneficial
B. Mental illness is always caused by personal weakness
Which age group had the highest prevalence of mental disorders in the previous 12 months in the ABS 2020–2022 study?
A. 16–24 years
B. 35–44 years
C. 55–64 years
D. 75–85 years
A. 16–24 years
What is emotional regulation?
A. Avoiding all negative emotions
B. Understanding and managing your emotions
C. Hiding your emotions from others
D. Never becoming upset
B. Understanding and managing your emotions
What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) primarily designed to help people do?
A. Eliminate every negative emotion
B. Identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns
C. Change their genetic makeup
D. Avoid all stressful situations
B. Identify and change unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns
What does social support include?
A. Only financial assistance
B. Only advice from certified professionals
C. Emotional, practical and informational help from others
D. Avoiding contact with other people
C. Emotional, practical and informational help from others
Which statement about antidepressants is scientifically accurate?
A. They work identically for everyone
B. They cure every mental health condition
C. They have no possible side effects
D. They can help treat certain conditions, but their effects and suitability vary between individuals
D. They can help treat certain conditions, but their effects and suitability vary between individuals
Approximately what percentage of Australians aged 16–85 experienced an anxiety disorder in the previous 12 months in the ABS 2020–2022 study?
A. 2%
B. 8%
C. 17%
D. 40%
C. 17%
Why is it important to recognise your emotions?
A. So you can avoid every difficult situation
B. So you never feel sad
C. So you can understand your needs and respond appropriately
D. So you can control other people's emotions
C. So you can understand your needs and respond appropriately
Which neurotransmitter is involved in regulating mood, sleep and other functions, and is associated with several mental health conditions?
A. Haemoglobin
B. Insulin
C. Keratin
D. Serotonin
D. Serotonin
What is the term for negative attitudes, stereotypes and discrimination directed towards people with mental health conditions?
A. Resilience
B. Empathy
C. Emotional regulation
D. Stigma
D. Stigma
Which statement about the causes of mental illness is most accurate?
A. Conditions can result from interacting genetic, biological, environmental and psychological factors
B. Every condition is caused by poor parenting and absence
C. Every condition is caused by a chemical imbalance alone
D. Mental illness is always the result of trauma
A. Conditions can result from interacting genetic, biological, environmental and psychological factors
How many people die by suicide every year?
A. 40000
B. 350000
C. 420000
D. 720000
D. 720000
What is the scientific name for depression?
B) Major Depressive Disorder
Which statement best describes the biopsychosocial model of mental health?
A. Mental health is determined entirely by genetics
B. Mental health results only from childhood experiences
C. Biological, psychological and social factors interact to influence mental health
D. Mental illness is always caused by a single factor
C. Biological, psychological and social factors interact to influence mental health
Which statement best describes the relationship between social support and mental health?
A. Social support guarantees that mental illness cannot develop
B. Social support can act as a protective factor, but it does not eliminate all mental health risks
C. Social support only affects physical health
D. Social support is useful only after a diagnosis
B. Social support can act as a protective factor, but it does not eliminate all mental health risks
Which of the following accurately describes how psychiatric medications such as antidepressants, function in treatment?
A. They act as an insta
How many suicides happened this year? At the time I'm writing this question (20/10/26, 5:42pm)
(ROUNDED)
A. 860000
B. 503000
C. 430000
D. 765000
A. 860000