Multiple Choice
What protects the brain from injury?
Skull
Which mental health disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?
Depression
What is the term for a persistent fear of being in enclosed or crowded spaces?
Claustrophobia
False
A diagnosis of mental illness will come from a Psychiatrist, Psychologist or your family doctor
Which one of the following symptoms does not reflect depression?
a) Shaking
b) Difficulty sleeping
c) Feelings of guilt
d) Loss of pleasure
a) Shaking
Shaking is normally associated with anxiety; although sometimes anxiety presents alongside depression.
Which neurotransmitter is often called the “feel-good” chemical?
Serotonin
Which mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings?
Bipolar disorder
What is the term for a persistent fear of insects or spiders?
Entomophobia or arachnophobia
Sleep is important for mental health
True
Kids aged 7-12 need about 11 hours of sleep per night and teens need 8-9 hours of sleep per night for brain development, rest and positive mental health.
50% of mental health problems begin by what age?
a) 20
b) 10
c) 14
d) 8
c) 14
Research has shown that half of all mental health disorders start by age 14; however, an average of 11 years pass after the onset of symptoms before a person seeks help for mental health symptoms. Acting out during childhood is oftentimes seen as just part of being a kid; however, this is not always the case. Acting out can be a sign of underlying mental health concerns or other life stressors.
What is the brain made of, muscles or neurons?
Neurons
What is the term for a persistent fear of social situations?
Social anxiety disorder
What is the term for the persistent fear of needles or injections?
Trypanophobia
Exercise can boost your mental health
True
Exercise releases a bunch of “feel-good” chemicals in our body that help us fight against sad days or days when our mental health seems not-so positive.
What percentage of the world’s population is affected by mental health issues?
a) Approximately 50%
b) Approximately 5%
c) Approximately 75%
d) Approximately 25%
c) 25%
Is the left or right side of the brain associated with creativity?
Right
What is the term for a mental health condition that involves recurrent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
What is the term for the persistent fear of dogs?
Cynophobia
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you will also be diagnosed with a mental illness
False
Although some illnesses seem to have a genetic link, just because someone in your family has a mental illness does not mean that you will have one, too. Everybody has their own genetic makeup and you are an individual.
How many people say they have experienced mental health stigma?
a) 1 in 10
b) 3 in 4
c) 2 in 4
d) 3 in 7
b) 3 in 4
Three out of four people with a mental illness report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labeled by their illness, they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice, which leads to negative actions and discrimination.
Which hormone is known to reduce stress and promote feelings of bonding?
Oxytocin
Which mental health disorder is characterized by a disconnection from reality?
Schizophrenia
Are phobias considered a mental illness?
Yes
A phobia is when something causes you to feel fear or anxiety that’s so severe it consistently and overwhelmingly disrupts your life. Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder, and there’s one diagnosis for almost all of them: specific phobia. Only one phobia, agoraphobia, is a specific diagnosis.
(https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24757-phobias)
If you have a mental illness you will feel it's effects all the time
False
People diagnosed with a mental illness may not have to battle their illness every day. Often, if they take care of their mental health, their mental illness will not affect their day at all. Some days their illness takes over and they’ll need to battle. Just like someone without a mental illness, every day is different.