Mental health quiz
Quiz by Tara Schuetz-Zawaduk
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- Q1What is a common symptom of depression?Feeling no emotions at allFeeling angry all the timeFeeling persistent sadness or hopelessnessFeeling overly happy or excited30s
- Q2What is the best way to deal with stress?Drinking alcoholEating junk foodExercise and relaxation techniquesSmoking cigarettes30s
- Q3What is the difference between anxiety and stress?Anxiety is a response to a perceived threat, while stress is a response to a real threat.Stress is a response to a perceived threat, while anxiety is a response to a real threat.There is no difference between the twoAnxiety and stress are the same thing30s
- Q4What is a common symptom of anxiety?Feeling angry all the timeFeeling overly happy or excitedExcessive worry or fear about everyday situationsFeeling no emotions at all30s
- Q5What is cognitive behavioral therapy?A type of therapy that addresses negative patterns of thoughts and behaviorsA type of meditationA medication for anxietyA type of exercise30s
- Q6What is stigma?A type of therapyNegative attitudes or beliefs about people with mental illnessesA type of medicationA type of exercise30s
- Q7What percentage of Canadians experience mental illness in their lifetime?60%5%20%40%30s
- Q8What is the most common type of mental illness in Canada?Anxiety disordersDepressionBipolar DisorderSchizophrenia30s
- Q9What is the estimated cost of mental illness to the Canadian economy every year?$100 billion$5 billion$25 billion$50 billion30s
- Q10What percentage of people with mental illness in Canada report being discriminated against?25%60%46%10%30s
- Q11What is the most effective type of treatment for mental illness?Medication onlyTherapy onlyA combination of medication and therapyNo treatment at all30s
- Q12What is the leading cause of workplace disability in Canada?InjuryPhysical illnessMental illnessRetirement30s
- Q13What is one way to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness in Canada?Ignore itAvoid itTalk openly about itMock it30s
- Q14What percentage of Canadian men report experiencing high levels of stress?35%5%15%23%30s
- Q15What percentage of Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime?5%20%50%75%30s