Sane Quiz: Mental Health Myths

Mental Health Myths

We all likely know someone who has experienced poor mental health or mental illness at some point in their lives. Yet there are still many harmful attitudes and misunderstandings around mental health and mental illness, which make people ignore mental health, fuel stigma about mental illness, and make it harder to reach out for help. Take the following quiz and see if you can separate the myths from the facts.
1) Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like

Heart Disease Stroke Cancer All of the above
Answer: All of the above

Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer.
2) Mental Illnesses are:

Very common Not very common Fairly common
Answer: Very common

About 1 in 5 American adults and 1 in 5 children will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.
3) Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death among people ages 15-34 in the United States.

24th 10th 40th 2nd
Answer: 2nd

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 15-34 in the United States.
4) Mental Illness:

Cannot be treated Can be treated
Answer: Can be treated

Mental illness can be treated. Research shows that people with mental illness can get better and many recover completely.
5) Mental Health is:

More than the absence of mental disorders. Only important for some people. An important part of overall health and well-being.
Answer: Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being.

Focusing on your mental health is crucial to leading a fulfilling and happy life.
6) If you know someone with poor mental health, you can help by:

Reaching out and letting them know help is available. Helping them access mental health services. Learning and sharing the facts about mental health, especially if you hear something that isn't true. All of the above.
Answer: All of the above

If you know someone with poor mental health, you can help by reaching out and letting them know help is available, helping them access mental health services, and learning and sharing the facts about mental health, especially if you hear something that isn't true.
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This quiz was originally published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is republished with permission.
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