Mental Health Facts

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Instructions: How much do you know about mental health and well-being?

1.
What is the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition worldwide?
A
PTSD
B
Depression
C
Schizophrenia
D
Bipolar disorder
2.
What hormone is often called the 'feel-good hormone' because it contributes to happiness?
A
Cortisol
B
Serotonin
C
Insulin
D
Adrenaline
3.
What does the acronym PTSD stand for?
A
Post-Treatment Stress Deficiency
B
Pre-Treatment Stress Diagnosis
C
Psychological Trauma and Stress Disease
D
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
4.
Which type of therapy involves changing negative thought patterns to improve emotional well-being?
A
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
B
Hypnotherapy
C
Art therapy
D
Aromatherapy
5.
What practice involves focusing on the present moment and is used to reduce stress and anxiety?
A
Mindfulness meditation
B
Speed reading
C
Multitasking
D
Power napping
6.
What is the term for a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object or situation?
A
Paranoia
B
Phobia
C
Anxiety
D
Obsession
7.
How many hours of sleep per night do most health experts recommend for adults?
A
7-9 hours
B
5-6 hours
C
4-5 hours
D
10-12 hours
8.
What neurotransmitter is often called the 'reward chemical' and is linked to pleasure and motivation?
A
Dopamine
B
GABA
C
Serotonin
D
Norepinephrine
9.
Which condition involves persistent worry and nervousness that interferes with daily activities?
A
Dyslexia
B
Narcolepsy
C
Generalized anxiety disorder
D
Anemia
10.
What activity has been scientifically shown to improve mental health by releasing endorphins?
A
Watching television
B
Physical exercise
C
Online shopping
D
Reading the news
11.
What is 'seasonal affective disorder' (SAD)?
A
Anxiety before holidays
B
Sadness after a breakup
C
Depression caused by job loss
D
Depression related to changes in seasons
12.
What term describes the body's response to any demand or threat?
A
Hunger
B
Boredom
C
Fatigue
D
Stress
13.
Which mental health condition is characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression?
A
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
B
Bipolar disorder
C
Social anxiety disorder
D
Schizophrenia
14.
What is 'burnout' in the context of mental health?
A
A form of epilepsy
B
Physical and emotional exhaustion from prolonged stress
C
Temporary memory loss
D
A type of skin condition
15.
Research shows that strong social connections can help protect against which of the following?
A
Sunburn
B
Hair loss
C
Mental health decline
D
Tooth decay

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