Mental Health Trivia

Do you want to know how much you know about mental health? Test your knowledge! Most people do not have a clear understanding of the mental health issues facing the world today. See how well you do!

Mentally healthy people are those who

a. are able to meet the demands of life

b. feel comfortable being with other people

c. feel comfortable about themselves

c. all of the above.

e. B and C

When someone is suffering from poor mental health they are

lazy

weak or Inadequate

seeking attention

all of the above

none of the above

True or false? Children and adolescents can’t suffer from poor mental health.

true

false

How many people will experience some kind of mental health problem in their lifetime?

1 in 5

1 in 10

1 in 20

1 in 3

none

True or false? If you have poor mental health or develop a mental health condition the chances are you will recover fine and live a normal life.

true

false

Which of the following are a type of mental health condition?

anxiety

schizophrenia

depression

eating disorder

all of the above

What is the most common mental health condition among adolescents and young people?

eating disorders

schizophrenia

depression

epilepsy

A risk factor is

something that increases your chance of developing an injury, condition or illness

something that is your fault

something that is totally out of your control

something that positively effects your health

Which are some of the known risk factors for mental health conditions?

living through very stressful and difficult experiences

poor physical health including not getting good nutrition, sleep and exercise

having close family members with a mental health condition

not having people around us who give us support

all of the above

True or False? I have the power to improve my mental health by the choices I make in life including the way I act and think?

true

false