Mental Health Quiz
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s not something that we often like to talk about, at least not in the workplace, but it has been said that depression and mental illness is one of the top five reasons people take time off from work. Many of us know someone who is or has been affected by a mental illness. It is often someone we care about and possibly is even a family member.
Mental illness is something that affects us in the workplace. It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that mental illnesses cost U. S. workplaces about $192 billion dollars annually in lost work time.
How much do you know about mental health and illnesses? Our answers and thoughts will be in the column to the left, with some links to help answer any questions you might have.
How common are mental illnesses?
- Not very common, affecting about 1 in every 1000 adults.
- A little common, affecting about 1 in every 300 adults.
- Fairly common, affecting about 1 in every 80 adults.
- Very common, affecting about 1 in every 10 adults.
How prevalent is suicide for the age group 15 – 34?
- It is not very common, not in the top 20 leading causes of death.
- It is a little common, about the 15th leading cause of death.
- It is fairly common, about the 9th leading cause of death.
- It is very common, about the 2nd leading cause of death.
Let’s think about mental illnesses and violence. Are people with mental illnesses more likely to be violent, or more likely to be the victim of violence?
- People with mental illnesses are more likely to be violent.
- It’s about even, they can be violent, and they can have issues with other violent people.
- People with mental illnesses are not violent but are often the victims of violence.
- People with mental illnesses are not violent, nor are they victims of violence.
At what age do most mental illnesses begin?
- Most mental illnesses begin to show symptoms around the age of 14.
- Most mental illnesses begin to show symptoms around the age of 25.
- Most mental illnesses begin to show symptoms around the age of 32.
- Most mental illnesses begin to show symptoms around the age of 50.
Which of the below is not a risk factor of mental illness?
- Traumatic experiences suffered as a child, such as physical or sexual abuse.
- Certain long-lasting health issues, like heart problems, a stroke or cancer.
- A genetic predisposition from a family member with a mental illness.
- This is a trick question, all of the above can cause mental illness.
Can people with mental illnesses get better?
- With therapy and medications, people with mental illness can live happy and productive lives, but there are no real cures.
- Many people with mental illnesses, especially those that seek treatment, can be made better.
- Mental illness is debilitating, and most people with any form of mental illness commit suicide.
- A and B are correct.
- None of these answers are correct.
Bonus Question:
- You know someone that you think might have a mental illness. What should you do?
QUIZ ANSWERS
- D
- D
- C
- A
- D
- D
- Talk with them privately, let them know that you care and that they are not alone. Remind them that this is an illness, not a fault or weakness. Offer to help them find professional help. Learn as much as you can about their illness so that you can be supportive.
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