Stress
This is the body's natural response to pressure, often known as the "fight or flight" response.
Stress
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) causes people to be overly concerned about this.
Appearance
Compulsive exercise is often linked to this category of disorders.
Eating disorders
People with depression can still have good days and appear happy.
Not a stereotype
Stigma prevents many people from seeking mental health treatment.
True
Long-term stress can increase the risk of this serious health condition related to the heart.
Heart disease
People with BDD often engage in this habit, to check something repeatedly.
Mirror checking
This hormone, released during exercise, is known for making people feel happy.
Endorphins
Most people with mental illnesses are dangerous and violent.
Stereotype
People with mental illnesses should just "toughen up" or "get over it."
False
This relaxation technique involves deep breathing and mindfulness to reduce stress.
Meditation
BDD is classified as this type of mental health disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive related Disorder
People with compulsive exercise disorder often ignore these, which signal that the body needs rest.
Injuries
Therapy is only for people with severe mental illness.
Stereotype
Men face stigma for expressing emotions or seeking therapy.
True
The term for stress caused by positive events, like getting married or starting a new job.
Eustress
This medical procedure is sometimes sought by individuals with BDD, though it does not resolve their distress.
Plastic surgery
This term describes the harmful belief that overexercising is always beneficial.
Exercise addiction
Self-care and a healthy lifestyle can improve mental health.
Once someone has a mental illness, they will never recover.
This hormone, also known as the “stress hormone,” is released during high-stress situations.
Cortisol
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common treatment for BDD, aiming to change this type of negative thinking pattern.
Cognitive distortions
People struggling with compulsive exercise may also have this condition, characterized by extreme preoccupation with muscle size.
Muscle dysmorphia
Medication is the only way to treat mental health conditions.
Stereotype
The media often portrays mental illness in a negative or inaccurate way.
True