Mindfulness
What is mindfulness?
A) Thinking about the past
B) Multitasking to be more productive
C) Paying full attention to the present moment without judgment
D) Daydreaming in a peaceful place
Answer: C — Mindfulness means being fully present and aware in the moment, without judgment.
What are coping skills?
A) Ways to avoid problems
B) Techniques for dealing with stress or tough emotions
C) Methods for getting others to solve your problems
D) Ways to make life perfect
Answer: B — Coping skills are healthy strategies people use to handle stress, emotions, or difficult situations.
What is the most common mental health disorder in the United States?
A. Depression Disorder
B. Anxiety Disorder
B. Anxiety Disorders
What is self-esteem?
A) Confidence in one's abilities
B) Feeling superior to others
C) Having lots of friends
D) Being able to convince others
A
Which movie won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1994 and features the line, “Life is like a box of chocolates”?
A. Forrest Gump
B. Cast Away
A.Forrest Gump
True or False: Mindfulness can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Answer: True — Many studies show mindfulness helps manage stress and improve emotional well-being.
Which of the following is a healthy coping skill?
A) Yelling at others
B) Avoiding the problem completely
C) Talking to a trusted friend or therapist
D) Ignoring your feelings
Answer: C — Talking to someone you trust can help you process emotions and find solutions.
Name one common symptom of depression.
A.Persistent sadness
B. Loss of interest
C. All of the above
C. All of the above
Which of these is a sign of healthy self-esteem?
A) Never making mistakes
B) Accepting compliments without feeling awkward
C) Constantly comparing yourself to others
D) Believing you're better than everyone else
B.People with healthy self-esteem accept compliments gracefully and believe in their own worth without arrogance.
Who played Jack in the 1997 movie Titanic?
A. Brad Pitt
B. Leonardo DiCaprio
B.Leonardo DiCaprio
Which of these is an example of practicing mindfulness?
A) Eating while watching TV
B) Taking a walk while thinking about your to-do list
C) Eating slowly, noticing taste and texture
D) Scrolling through social media to relax
Answer: C — Mindful eating means paying attention to the experience of eating in the moment.
True or False: All coping strategies are healthy.
Answer: False — Some coping mechanisms, like substance use or avoidance, can be unhealthy or harmful long-term.
What does CBT stand for in mental health treatment?
A. Cant Be Trouble
B. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
C. Cognitive Believe Therapy
B. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
True or False: People with high self-esteem never feel sad or insecure.
Answer: False — Even confident people feel down sometimes. Self-esteem helps them recover more quickly.
Who is known as the "Queen of Pop"?
A. Madonna
B. Cher
B.Madonna
What is a common mindfulness technique?
A) Time travel
B) Rumination
C) Deep breathing
D) Avoidance
Answer: C — Deep, intentional breathing is a simple and effective mindfulness practice.
Which activity is considered a positive coping mechanism?
A) Journaling your thoughts
B) Bottling up emotions
C) Oversleeping to avoid problems
D) Blaming others
Answer: A — Journaling can help you express and make sense of your thoughts and feelings.
Mental health and mental illness are the same thing.
A. True
B False
False – Mental health refers to overall emotional well-being; mental illness refers to specific conditions. Examples of different mental illnesses.
Which activity is MOST likely to boost self-esteem?
A) Watching TV for hours
B) Setting and achieving small goals
C) Ignoring your feelings
D) Comparing yourself on social media
B — Accomplishing small goals builds confidence and a sense of achievement.
Who is the King of Pop?
A. Micheal Jackson
B. Micheal Jordan
A. Micheal Jackson
Where did mindfulness practices originally come from?
A) Ancient Greece
B) Buddhism and Eastern traditions
C) Roman Empire
D) Modern psychology
Answer: B — Mindfulness has roots in Buddhism and Eastern meditation practices.
Deep breathing and meditation are examples of what kind of coping skills?
A) Physical
B) Emotional
C) Avoidant
D) Relaxation techniques
Answer: D — These are relaxation techniques that calm the body and mind.
Which chemical in the brain is most commonly associated with feelings of happiness?
A. Serotonin
B. Dopamine
A. Serotonin
What kind of self-talk supports self-esteem?
A) “I’m a failure.”
B) “I always mess things up.”
C) “I can learn from this mistake.”
D) “Why even try?”
Answer: C — Positive and realistic self-talk, like learning from mistakes, supports healthy self-esteem.
Which artist holds the record for most Grammy wins ever (as of 2024)?
A. Mariah Carey
B. Beyonce
B. Beyonce