Be There Certificate Review

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Be There Certificate Review Quiz

Test your understanding of key concepts related to mental health support with our engaging quiz! This quiz is designed to help you explore essential knowledge and practical tips from the Be There initiative.

12 thought-provoking questions
Improve your listening and support skills
Enhance your understanding of setting boundaries

12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by CaringHeart305

According to Be There, someone might be struggling with their mental health if you notice a change in their thoughts, feelings or behaviours that is ________, _________ and/or having a big impact.

Secretive, long-lasting

Destructive, secretive

Isolating, intense

Intense long-lasting

According to Be There, how should you start a conversation about mental health with someone who you are concerned about?

Stay positive, keep things light and look for the silver lining.

Destigmatize help seeking by suggesting resources.

Empathize with them by sharing your own mental health story.

Describe changes you've noticed in them and why that concerns you.

According to Golden Rule #1, if you're met with resistance when trying to support someone who is struggling with their mental health, what should you do?

Bring someone else into the conversation such as a friend or parent who they trust.

Share your own mental health story to help them open up.

Leave them alone. Let them come to you if they want to talk.

Validate how they're feeling and ask them what they need.

According to Be There, how can you offer practical support to someone who is struggling with their mental health?

Treat them how you would want to be treated. Help them with the things you would want help with if you were in their situation.

Surprise them with random acts of kindness by doing their errands for them.

Ask them what they need, and if they're not sure, offer some ideas.

All of the above.

According to Be There, how should you balance the conversation when a friend opens up to you?

Match their level of vulnerability to make them feel more comfortable.

Prioritize listening and asking questions over sharing your own experience.

Ensure the amount of time you spend talking and listening is about equal.

All of the above.

Fill in the blanks of Be There's tips to becoming a better listener: Put away your phone. Make ________. Nod to show you're listening. _______ how they're feeling.

Eye contact, Validate

Small talk, Validate

Eye contact, Assess

Small talk, Rationalize

According to Be There, what are the three areas you should consider when setting boundaries?

Your mental health, their mental health, your relationship with each other

Your role, your capacity and your safety

Emotional, physical, financial

Your routine, your relationships and your responsibilities

According to Be There, when setting boundaries you should be open to change and revise boundaries as your circumstances and capacity change.

True

False

According to Be There, if a friend is struggling with their mental health when should you connect them to professional and/or community resources?

When you're certain they're experiencing a mental health struggle.

Once a mutual friend or family member expresses concern as well.

The earlier, the better.

Only if they ask you for help.

According to Be There, what should you do if your friend is resistant to accessing community supports or seeking out professional help? (assume they're not in immediate danger of hurting themselves or others)

Back off and wait for them to come to you. They know themselves best and will ask for help when they're ready. Pushing too hard will just push them away.

Talk with them to understand why they're resistant. Work together to troubleshoot barriers. Folllow up every so often to keep encouraging them to get help.

Gently urge them to reconsider. Tell them again why you're worried. Ask them to commit to taking a step towards getting help, even just a little step.

According to Be There, what are the three things to remember to take care of your own mental health?

Be patient with yourself. Be proactive in self-care. Be proud of who you are.

Minimize stress. Maximize sleep. Optimize mood.

Know your mind. Take care of your body. Nourish your soul.

Check in with yourself. Show yourself some love. Reach out for help.

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