Mental Health Awareness Month - Mythbuster
Mental Health Awareness Quiz: Mythbuster
Test your knowledge about mental health and bust some common myths! This engaging quiz will challenge your understanding and raise awareness about mental health issues that affect everyone.
Join us in breaking the stigma around mental health by learning the facts!
- Understand the truth behind mental health myths
- Learn how to support those in need
- Improve your knowledge on mental health issues
Mental Health Does Not Effect Everyone
True
False
False! Mental Health is a key part of our health and wellbeing and everyone should focus on having good mental health! Like all types of health, some of us have mental health concerns that are different than others
False! Mental Health is a key part of our health and wellbeing and everyone should focus on having good mental health! Like all types of health, some of us have mental health concerns that are different than others
People With Mental Illness are considered violent and unpredictable
True
False
False! The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. Most people with mental illness are not violent and only 3%–5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population. You probably know someone with a mental health problem and don't even realize it, because many people with mental health problems are highly active and productive members of our communities.
False! The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. Most people with mental illness are not violent and only 3%–5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. In fact, people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population. You probably know someone with a mental health problem and don't even realize it, because many people with mental health problems are highly active and productive members of our communities.
Children experience Mental Health problems
True
False
True! Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. These mental health problems are often clinically diagnosable, and can be a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old, and three-quarters of mental health disorders begin before age 24.
Unfortunately, only half of children and adolescents with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need. Early mental health support can help a child before problems interfere with other developmental needs.
True! Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. These mental health problems are often clinically diagnosable, and can be a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old, and three-quarters of mental health disorders begin before age 24.
Unfortunately, only half of children and adolescents with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need. Early mental health support can help a child before problems interfere with other developmental needs.
People with mental health needs, even those who are managing their mental illness, cannot tolerate the stress of holding down a job.
True
False
False! People with mental health problems are just as productive as other employees. Employers who hire people with mental health problems report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure on par with or greater than other employees.
When employees with mental health problems receive effective treatment, it can result in:
Lower total medical costs
Increased productivity
Lower absenteeism
Decreased disability costs
False! People with mental health problems are just as productive as other employees. Employers who hire people with mental health problems report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure on par with or greater than other employees.
When employees with mental health problems receive effective treatment, it can result in:
Lower total medical costs
Increased productivity
Lower absenteeism
Decreased disability costs
Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak
True
False
True! Personality weakness or character flaws do not cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems cant just "snap out of it" if they try hard enough.
Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
Biological factors, such as genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry
Life experiences, such as trauma
Family history of mental health problems
People with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely.
True! Personality weakness or character flaws do not cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems cant just "snap out of it" if they try hard enough.
Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
Biological factors, such as genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry
Life experiences, such as trauma
Family history of mental health problems
People with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely.
Therapy and self-help are a waste of time. Why bother when you can just take a pill?
True
False
False! Treatment for mental health problems varies depending on the individual and could include medication, therapy, or both. Many individuals work with a support system during the healing and recovery process.
False! Treatment for mental health problems varies depending on the individual and could include medication, therapy, or both. Many individuals work with a support system during the healing and recovery process.
I can't do anything for someone with a mental health problem
True
False
Friends and loved ones can make a big difference. In 2020, only 20% of adults received any mental health treatment in the past year, which included 10% who received counseling or therapy from a professional. Friends and family can be important influences to help someone get the treatment and services they need by:
Reaching out and letting them know you are available to help
Helping them access mental health services
Learning and sharing the facts about mental health, especially if you hear something that isn't true
Treating them with respect, just as you would anyone else
Refusing to define them by their diagnosis or using labels such as "crazy"
Friends and loved ones can make a big difference. In 2020, only 20% of adults received any mental health treatment in the past year, which included 10% who received counseling or therapy from a professional. Friends and family can be important influences to help someone get the treatment and services they need by:
Reaching out and letting them know you are available to help
Helping them access mental health services
Learning and sharing the facts about mental health, especially if you hear something that isn't true
Treating them with respect, just as you would anyone else
Refusing to define them by their diagnosis or using labels such as "crazy"
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