Mental Health Awareness Week - Quiz 2

People with mental health problems are violent.

True - there is substantial evidence to link mental issues to violent tendencies

False - people with mental health problems are more likely to be victims of violence but it makes it harder for people to talk openly

People can recover from a mental illness.

True - many people can and do recover from mental health issues with professional help and support from friends and family

False - people with have a mental illness forever

There's not much you can do to help a friend experiencing a mental health problem.

True - don't bother them, they won't talk to you so don't waste your time

False - staying in touch with the person can really help, it's the small things that people do that make a difference

People can't work if they have a mental health problem.

True - they can't get out of bed or motivate themselves to do anything

False - with 1 in 4 people affected, you could work with someone with a mental health problem. MPs, sports stars and business leaders have been open about difficulties with their mental health

Which of these is a common symptom of schizophrenia?

Violent behaviour

Split personality

Hallucinations and delusions

What proportion of people with severe mental health problems have been victims of a crime in the previous year?

12%

28%

45%

What proportion of people with mental health problems experience stigma?

10%

50%

90%

How many people will experience suicidal thoughts throughout their lifetime?

17%

33%

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