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True or False: Low self esteem is associated with ADHD, especially in women.
True
What is excessive worry or fear, irritability, or difficulty controlling thoughts over an unanticipated outcome
Anxiety
True or False: Bipolar Disorder is a rare condition
False
A clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, and behavior.
mental disorder
True or False: Bad parenting causes schizophrenia
False. While environment can influence development of the disorder, many more factors need to be taken into consideration.
True or False: Mental illnesses can be a sign of mental weakness
False. Mental illnesses, just like physical illnesses, are medical conditions and not reflective of a person's character.
True or False: People with autism don't know how to empathize well.
False. Many people with autism actually feel very deeply and have a lot of compassion
True or False: Many women with autism often go undiagnosed due to high-masking abilities
What is the most common type of anxiety disorder?
A. generalized anxiety disorder
B. panic disorder
C. social anxiety disorder
A disorder marked by uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsessions), repetitive and excessive behaviors (compulsions), or both.
OCD
Statistically, in the United States, mental health conditions affect _____ people.
A. one in 10
B. one in 5
C. one in 3
B. one in 5
True or False: People with mental illnesses are more violent than those without
False. The presence of a mental illness does not automatically mean a person is going to exhibit violent behavior. Most people with mental illnesses are no more likely to be violent than those without.
Which age group has the highest anxiety rates?
A. Teens
B. Young adults aged 18-25
C. Adults aged 26-59
D. The elderly
B. Young adults aged 18-25
True or false: physical and mental wellbeing can have a bidirectional relationship
true. physical health issues can influence the development of mental health issues and vice versa.
True or False: Mental health problems are permanent.
False. With the right advocacy, treatment, and support, individuals with mental health problems can experience improved symptoms and even full recovery.
When do symptoms of schizophrenia first typically show?
A. preteens
B. teens
C. young adulthood
C. young adulthood
True or false: There is a cure for mental illness.
Mostly false. Many people with mental illnesses who receive treatment notice significant improvements in their wellbeing, however mental illnesses are influenced by complex factors and there is no single "cure".
What age group is most commonly affected by depression?
A. Teens
B. Young adults
C. People between ages 26-59
D. The elderly
B. Young adults
A disorder that results in diminished pleasure in activities (anhedonia), difficulty concentrating, hopelessness, sadness, emptiness, and feelings of worthlessness/guilt.
Major Depressive Disorder
Stigma most often stems from a lack of ___
A. education
B. understanding
C. accurate media portrayals
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that only about __ of people with mental illnesses receive treatment in the United States.
A. 25%
B. 40%
C. 50%
C. 50%
True or false: Older adults (aged 65+) experience higher rates of mental health issues than younger adults.
False
What are the negative attitudes, beliefs, and stereotypes people may hold towards those who experience mental health conditions.
Stigma
In 2020, what percent of American adults received mental health treatment according to the CDC?
A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%
C. 20%
What kind of stigma is the most harmful?
Self-stigma. This is the type of shame surrounding mental illnesses that one internalizes, leading to decreased self esteem, poor efficacy, and self-isolation.