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How Much Do You Know About Mental Health?

Which of the following is an indication of good mental heath?
A. Being resilient when bad things happen
B. Being able to control emotions and behavior
C. Being free of addiction or abuse of alcohol and drugs
D. All the above
Which of the following is a mental illness?
A. Depression
B. Feeling sad
C. Post-traumatic stress disorder
D. A and C
Mental illness can adversely affect which of the following?
A. Personal interactions
B. Memory
C. Thought processes
D. All the above
How many Americans suffer from diagnosable mental disorders?
A. 34 million
B. 44 million
C. 54 million
D. 64 million
How many people who have mental illnesses seek help?
A. 8 million
B. 18 million
C. 28 million
D. 38 million
What causes mental illness?
A. Emotional weakness
B. Changes in brain chemistry
C. Heredity
D. B and C
Which of the following may indicate depression?
A. Feeling guilty or hopeless
B. Loss of self-esteem
C. Having flashbacks
D. A and B
Ongoing physical symptoms, such as headaches, backaches, stomachaches, diarrhea, and constipation, could indicate which condition?
A. Panic disorder
B. Stress
C. Borderline personality disorder
D. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Which of the following indicates a person should seek help?
A. Self-destructive or suicidal thoughts
B. Constant worry
C. Inability to function at work or home
D. All the above
Where should a person turn for help?
A. Primary care doctor
B. Friends
C. Mental health professional
D. A and C

For more information, visit the National Mental Health Association at www.nmha.org.

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