How Well Do You Know Stigma?
Understanding Stigma: A Mental Health Quiz
Test your knowledge about the representations of mental illness in media and discover the impact of stigma on individuals. This quiz contains thought-provoking questions that will challenge your assumptions and broaden your understanding of mental health.
- Learn about media portrayals of mental illness.
- Discover statistics that contrast media depictions and reality.
- Understand the importance of breaking down stigma.
In prime-time television what percent of characters with mental illness committed violent actions, hurting or killing others?
72.1%
4%
33%
100%
Answer: 72.1%
According to a Kent State University Honors College graduate thesis 72.1% of characters with mental illness either hurt or killed others in prime-time television in 2014. This is a common portrayal of those with mental illness in all media platforms and leads to negative stigmas of those individuals.
Answer: 72.1%
According to a Kent State University Honors College graduate thesis 72.1% of characters with mental illness either hurt or killed others in prime-time television in 2014. This is a common portrayal of those with mental illness in all media platforms and leads to negative stigmas of those individuals.
What percent of people with mental illness actually commit violent acts?
3%
7%
54%
97%
Answer: 3%
According to the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, only 3% or people with mental illness are violent, which contradicts what is seen in media. A John Hopkins University study published in June, found that more than one third of news stories about mental illness are associated it with violent behavior.
Answer: 3%
According to the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions, only 3% or people with mental illness are violent, which contradicts what is seen in media. A John Hopkins University study published in June, found that more than one third of news stories about mental illness are associated it with violent behavior.
True or False: There is a regulatory agency that monitors non-governmental media for misrepresentation of mental illness
True
False
Answer: False
Unfortunately, there is no form of regulatory agency that monitors non-governmental media for misrepresentation of any kind and there are no direct repercussions for inaccurate depictions or information pertaining to mental health.
Answer: False
Unfortunately, there is no form of regulatory agency that monitors non-governmental media for misrepresentation of any kind and there are no direct repercussions for inaccurate depictions or information pertaining to mental health.
People with mental illness have higher risk of…
Poverty
Contagious disease
Wealth
Nothing
Answer: Poverty
According to a study done in 2009 by the American Psychological Association, often people with mental illness run into difficulty throughout their life when trying to secure a job due to the barriers that they face such as stigma, discrimination, and recurrence of symptoms. As a result of these obstacles individuals often drift into poverty.
Answer: Poverty
According to a study done in 2009 by the American Psychological Association, often people with mental illness run into difficulty throughout their life when trying to secure a job due to the barriers that they face such as stigma, discrimination, and recurrence of symptoms. As a result of these obstacles individuals often drift into poverty.
What percent of people with mental illness experience stigma on a daily basis?
68%
22%
9.5%
90%
Answer: 90%
A report by independent group Time to Change in 2017, showed that 90% of people with mental health experience some form of stigma daily from friends and family, in the workplace, or while receiving treatment.
Answer: 90%
A report by independent group Time to Change in 2017, showed that 90% of people with mental health experience some form of stigma daily from friends and family, in the workplace, or while receiving treatment.
What media platform is responsible for creating the largest store of negative imagery depicting people with mental illness?
Twitter
Snapchat
Instagram
Facebook
Answer: Instagram
Instagram has been identified by Time to Change in 2017 as the worst social media for one's mental health and overall well-being. Countless photos of cut wrists with ribbons or balloons tied around them, or staged pictures of people committing self-destructive acts are common on Instagram.
True or False: Mental Health is a disorder that is untreatable and should be kept to oneself?
True
False
Answer: False
While there is a stigma surrounding mental health that it should be kept to oneself, it is extremely important to know that mental illness is very treatable and should not be kept to oneself.
Answer: False
While there is a stigma surrounding mental health that it should be kept to oneself, it is extremely important to know that mental illness is very treatable and should not be kept to oneself.
Which country’s news media portrays people with mental illness as the most violent and criminal?
Mexico
United Kingdown
Russia
USA
Answer: USA
Psychologist Margarita Tarakovsky's research in 2017 found that news coverage of people with mental illness in the United States are far more likely to be about violence than news coverage in other countries. Her studies have also found that dangerousness and criminal actions are the most common theme of stories on mental illness, despite the actual statistics.
Answer: USA
Psychologist Margarita Tarakovsky's research in 2017 found that news coverage of people with mental illness in the United States are far more likely to be about violence than news coverage in other countries. Her studies have also found that dangerousness and criminal actions are the most common theme of stories on mental illness, despite the actual statistics.
Movies/ TV shows such as 13 Reasons Why, Twilight, and Wristcutters depict people with mental illness in what way?
Humorously
Romantically
Posiitvely
Incompetent
Answer: Romantically
Mental illness is made out to be glamorous or romantic due to the way it is represented within media; some believe that mental illness is something that will differentiate them the crowd or make them unique or special, when in reality mental illness is a large burden on the lives of those suffering through it. This both de-legitimizes those that need medical treatment, and promotes acts of self-harm as acts of poetry or art.
Answer: Romantically
Mental illness is made out to be glamorous or romantic due to the way it is represented within media; some believe that mental illness is something that will differentiate them the crowd or make them unique or special, when in reality mental illness is a large burden on the lives of those suffering through it. This both de-legitimizes those that need medical treatment, and promotes acts of self-harm as acts of poetry or art.
Have you ever followed or accepted some of the stigmas presented in this quiz?
Yes
No
Yes: You’re not alone, we are submerged in a world who misrepresents mental illness in the media. We are often consumed by what those around us are doing and thinking and allow their thoughts to subconsciously affect us. To make a difference and allow yourself to change your beliefs and actions you can look at the following websites and begin to educate yourself and others on the truth of mental illness. https://www.time-to-change.org.uk iv
Yes: You’re not alone, we are submerged in a world who misrepresents mental illness in the media. We are often consumed by what those around us are doing and thinking and allow their thoughts to subconsciously affect us. To make a difference and allow yourself to change your beliefs and actions you can look at the following websites and begin to educate yourself and others on the truth of mental illness. https://www.time-to-change.org.uk iv
No: That’s awesome! You’re one of the few, but remember that you have subconscious thoughts that you may not be aware of, so make sure to be careful of that! Keep educating others and increasing the awareness of stigma in today's’ society.
No: That’s awesome! You’re one of the few, but remember that you have subconscious thoughts that you may not be aware of, so make sure to be careful of that! Keep educating others and increasing the awareness of stigma in today's’ society.
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