What is Mental Health

Cycle Against Suicide Schools’ Programme – HEADSTRONG. What is Mental Health

What is mental health?

Mental health refers to a person’s condition with regard to their psychological
and emotional well-being. The state of your mental health determines how you
handle stress, how you relate to other people and situations, as well as the
choices you make. It affects how you think, how you feel, and how you act.

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1. Question

What is mental health?

Mental health refers to a person’s condition with regard to their and well-being.

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Question 2 of 15

2. Question

True or False:

Talking about your mental health is a sign that you have a mental illness.

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Question 3 of 15

3. Question

What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?

While mental health refers to how a person is able to cope with the demands and stress of day to day living, mental illness refers to a range of psychological or behavioural symptoms that reduce an individual’s capacity to cope with daily life.

There is no difference, they are the same. Both produce the same signs and symptoms.

Mental health cannot be fixed, mental illness can by seeing a doctor.

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Question 4 of 15

4. Question

Which of the following is true of mental ill health?

Mental illnesses are not disorders of brain function

Mental illnesses result from complex interactions between a person’s genes, their environment and social factors

Mental illness is a sign of weakness

Mental illness only affects certain races/ethnicities

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Question 5 of 15

5. Question

Which of the following is correct about the causes of mental illness?

It can be due to stressful or traumatic events

It can be due to chemical imbalance in the body

It is possible to have no identifiable cause

All of the above

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Question 6 of 15

6. Question

Tyler was diagnosed with a mental health problem. He has been seeing a mental health professional and following a treatment plan which has been so successful he’s thinking of recommending the same treatment plan to anyone who has a mental health problem. Is this advisable?

Yes, this is acceptable, Tyler has seen a mental health professional and would like to share his treatment plan to help others.

No. The mental health treatment that is right for one person may not work for another, so only a trained mental health professional should decide on the best treatment.

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Question 7 of 15

7. Question

Which of the following is true about mental illnesses in young people?

They only show up after the age of 18 years

They do not affect young people

Children with family history of mental health problems have a higher risk of developing it

Mental illnesses are a form of communicable disease

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Question 8 of 15

8. Question

Can mental illnesses be prevented?

Yes, mental illness can be prevented. Prevention efforts usually focus on addressing risk factors such as trauma that can cause children, youths and young adults to develop mental health problems.

No, mental illness cannot be prevented. Once you have a mental illness all efforts are focused on curing you based on your age, gender and ethnicity.

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Question 9 of 15

9. Question

Health professionals usually diagnose mental illness through a combination of:

A: Taking medical history

B: Performing a physical exam and possibly lab tests

C: Conducting a psychological evaluation where you will be required to answer questions about your emotions, thoughts and behaviours

A + B only

A + B + C

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Question 10 of 15

10. Question

Can mental health problems be treated?

Yes, there are various treatments available, depending on the type of mental health problem

No, there is no treatment for mental health problems

Yes, but only for adults since they know how to talk about mental health

No, they eventually go away on their own

Yes, but seeking treatment only makes the problem worse

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Question 11 of 15

11. Question

List any 3 disorders that can be genetically transmitted in a family.

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Question 12 of 15

12. Question

All mental health problems can be treated in the same way.

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True, but only if the treatment is provided by the same mental health professional

False. Different problems require different treatment

False. Mental health problems cannot be treated

True, if you know the proper name for the mental health problems.

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Question 13 of 15

13. Question

When you hear the term “mental health” what comes to mind?

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Question 14 of 15

14. Question

To further your understanding of mental health, the best places to get more information include:

A: Organisations that work on mental health issues

B: Parents, teachers or other adults who can guide you

C: Resources at your school

D: Your friends and the internet

E: A + B + C

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Question 15 of 15

15. Question

There is a _____________ relationship between physical health and mental health.

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Indirect

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Average

Potential

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