May 14, 2020 By Chris Foy Test Mental Health Knowledge Test Your Mental Health Knowledge This quiz has a series of mental health facts. Once you answer a question, the answer will be explained in more detail. 1. How many US adults experience mental health concerns? 1 in 3 1 in 5 1 in 10 1 in 20 None 2. How many Americans live with a serious mental health disorder? 1 in 20 1 in 50 1 in 75 1 in 100 None 3. What causes mental illness? Heredity, including gene abnormalities Childhood or adult trauma Lifestyle choices, such as substance abuse or poor dietary habits All of the above None 4. How many kids have a mental health disorder? 3% 7% 16.5% 23% None 5. What is the second leading cause of death for people between the ages of 10 and 34? Motor Vehicle Accidents Alcohol or Drug Overdoses Suicide Domestic Violence None 6. What is the most common mental health condition in the United States? Depression Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia None 7. What are some common symptoms of alcohol abuse? Extreme mood swings, including irritability and rage Drinking alone or hiding alcohol consumption Social isolation or a change in acquaintances All of the above None 8. For individuals who struggle with alcohol, which terms do the mental health community no longer use? DUIs Alcoholics and Alcoholism Alcohol Use Disorder Alcohol Addiction None 9. What are some ways significant others react to an alcoholic partner's drinking? They blame themselves They try to change their alcoholic partner They hide the problem or enable their loved one All of the above None 10. Does mental illness cause violence? Yes No Sometimes, but violence is rare None 11. True or False: Rich people don't have mental health problems. True False None 12. In the 18th and 19th centuries, females were frequently diagnosed with what mental health condition? Depression Hysteria False Pregnancy Boredom None 13. How many people have depression? Less than 100 million At least 100 million but less than 200 million Between 200 million and 300 million More than 300 million None 14. True or false: Women are more likely than men to experience depression. True False None 15. True or False: Therapy isn't as helpful as medication for mental illness treatment. True False None 16. True or False: Only those who have been in a war can have PTSD. True False None 17. PTSD stands for: Pre-Trauma Stress Disorder Post-Trauma Stress Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder None 18. How many individuals with depression also have an anxiety disorder? 10% or less 25% 50% 75% None 19. Which conditions are similar to anxiety disorders? 500,000 1 million 2.5 million 3.5 million None 20. How many people in the U.S. does schizophrenia affect? Less than 1 Million 1.5 Million 2.8 Million 5 Million None 21. True or false: Only women experience postpartum depression. True False None 22. True or false: Mental illness is permanent. True False None 23. Approximately how many adults have a substance abuse disorder in the United States? 5 million 10 million 15 million 20 million None 24. True or false: Many people with substance abuse disorders also have a mental health disorder. True Correct None 25. What are some common symptoms of depression? Fatigue or sluggishness Irritability Physical pain, such as headaches or upset stomach All of the Above None 26. True or false: A middle-aged adult or senior can develop bipolar disorder. True False None 27. True or False: An eating disorder is not a mental health illness. True False None 28. What percentage of the worldwide population has an eating disorder? 3% 9% 18% 22% None 29. How can you help someone who is struggling with mental health concerns? Yell at them or tell them to toughen up Tell them they're being dramatic Offer them an alcoholic beverage or cigarette to unwind Support them and validate their feelings None 30. What percentage of the U.S. population has PTSD? 3% 4% 5% 6% None 31. When did the U.S. declare an opioid epidemic? October 26, 2015 October 26, 2016 October 26, 2017 October 26, 2018 None 32. How many people died from an opioid overdose in 2020? 67,630 68,630 69,630 70,630 None 33. What are some common symptoms of an anxiety disorder (AD)? Being irritable Sleep issues Difficulty concentrating Panic, Fear, and uneasieness All of the above None 34. True or False: The first symptoms of OCD typically begin in early childhood or adolescence. True False None 35. True or False: When someone with a substance abuse disorder relapses, it means they're a hopeless case and can't live a sober life. True False None 36. What percentage of adults with a diagnosable mental illness receive treatment? 44% 45% 46% 47% None 37. When was Alcoholics Anonymous founded? 1913 1935 1944 1962 None 38. What is the first step in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)? Admit you're powerless over alcohol Decide to change your life Make amends with people you've wronged Ask for help in conquering your addiction None 39. True or False: There are pros and cons of rehabilitation for addiction and mental health treatment. True False None Time's up
