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Which activity is a positive coping strategy?

A
sleeping all day
B
drinking water
C
meditating
D
taking vitamins
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Sam survived a very bad car wreck. Two months after, he has been having nightmares, is often startled and avoids going past the location of the wreck.Should Sam seek professional help?

A
No, because Sam is experiencing common behaviors and feelings.
B
Yes, because Sam has social anxiety disorder.
C
No, because Sam has depression and should seeks some natural remedies to treat it.
D
Yes, because Sam is experiencing PTSD.
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Which factor contributes to a person’s risk of having a mental health disorder?

A
living in an urban environment
B
having a family history of mental illness
C
having a friend with a mental health disorder
D
being exposed to a variety of social situations
5

Which factor negatively affects the mental health of youth?

A
experiencing academic success
B
having self-confidence
C
feeling loved by a small circle of friends
D
having an ongoing physical illness
6

What is an example of an unhealthy social situation that may factor into mental illness?

A
smoking cigarettes
B
unreasonable curfew
C
frequent arguing at home
D
poor grades in school
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Which set of symptoms is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A
bad dreams, fearful thoughts, and trouble sleeping
B
trembling, sensation of choking, chest pains, and nausea
C
distorted body image, overeating, and self-induced vomiting
D
inflated self-esteem, excessive talkativeness, and a decreased need for sleep
9

Which action is characteristic of mental illness?

A
brushing teeth every hour because one’s mouth feels dirty
B
forgetting to eat breakfast on a busy day
C
crying for three days over a relationship breakup
D
feeling embarrassed about going to school after falling in front of friends
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Which factor contributes to a person’s risk of having a mental health disorder?

A
living in an urban environment
B
having a family history of mental illness
C
having a friend with a mental health disorder
D
being exposed to a variety of social situations
12

Kuwon sometimes struggles to contain her happiness and ends up doing cartwheels in the halls at school. Other times, she wants to stay in bed because she feels so sad. She is irritated easily when she is sad, and she cannot sleep when she is happy.What disorder does Kuwon most likely have?

A
bulimia
B
bipolar disorder
C
schizophrenia
D
obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Which set of symptoms is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A
bad dreams, fearful thoughts, and trouble sleeping
B
trembling, sensation of choking, chest pains, and nausea
C
distorted body image, overeating, and self-induced vomiting
D
inflated self-esteem, excessive talkativeness, and a decreased need for sleep
14

Which strategy is an effective way to overcome internal barriers to seeking help?

A
getting permission
B
finding financial support
C
becoming employed
D
calling a hotline
15

Which mental health condition would most likely be characterized by constant handwashing, the repetitive locking of doors, and the counting of steps?

A
schizophrenia
B
bipolar disorder
C
anorexia nervosa
D
obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Which is an internal barrier to seeking help with mental problems?

A
lack of parent permission
B
complex mental health system
C
difficulty paying for services
D
cultural and religious conflicts
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What is an example of an unhealthy social situation that may factor into mental illness?

A
smoking cigarettes
B
unreasonable curfew
C
frequent arguing at home
D
poor grades in school
18

Which is a professional resource for teenagers who need help with emotional issues?

A
friend
B
parent
C
teacher
D
school counselor
19

Which activity is a positive coping strategy?

A
sleeping all day
B
drinking water
C
meditating
D
taking vitamins
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Which action is a self-destructive behavior?

A
hair pulling
B
eye rolling
C
sighing
D
clicking tongue

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