Mental Health Sitgma quiz

Mental Health Stigma Quiz

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There are many harmful attitudes and misconceptions around mental illness. Take the following quiz and see if you can separate the myths from the facts.

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Before we begin the quiz, please answer the following questions regarding your age, gender, ethnicity and level of education. This information will help us to better understand our resarch. You may also choose not to answer.

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Which option below includes your age?

17 or younger

18 - 24

25 - 34

25 - 44

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 or older

Gender/Gender identity: How do you identify?

Man

Woman

Non-Binary

Gender Nonconforming

Transgender man

Transgender woman

None of these apply

prefer not to Answer

What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? If currently enrolled, highest degree received

Some high school, no diploma

Bachelor degree

High school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Master’s degree

Some college but no degree

Doctorate degree

Associate degree

Other

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Ethnic origin: Please specify your ethnicity:

Hispanic or Latino

Black or African American

American Indian or Alaskan Native

WHITE

Asian

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Other

prefer not to answer

Thank you! Let's begin the quiz

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Question 1/5

Your next-door neighbor, your primary care physician, and your co-worker may all have a mental illness.

False

True

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One in five Americans have experienced some form of mental illness, with one in 25 experiencing serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

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True

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People with mental health illnesses are usually violent and unpredictable.

False

True

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Only 3-5% of violent acts can be attributed to people with a serious mental illness. People with mental disorders are more likely to be victims of violence and abuse, than perpetrators of it.

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False

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Mental illness results from a personality weakness or character flaw. They can snap out of it if they try to think more positively

False

True

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Many factors can lead to mental illness, including genetics, physical illness or injury, and traumatic life experiences. There’s no off switch, no easy fix. Telling sufferers to “think positively” or “snap out of it” can be very stigmatizing.

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False

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People with mental health issues experience stigma and discrimination

False

True

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9 out of 10 people with mental health problems experience stigma and discrimination. Due to stigma, Many people do not seek treatment for mental illness. Only 44% of adults with diagnosable mental illnesses receive treatment.

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True

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Medication is the most effective treatment for mental health conditions

False

True

Question 5/5

There is no one size fits all approach to treatment. For many, therapy and self-care are go-tos for managing their condition. For others, medication is a must.

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False

Thank you for completing the quiz!

Here's how you can help to reduce mental health stigma:

• Talk openly about mental health. Share your story!
• Educate yourself and others 
• Use less stigmatizing language

• Normalize mental health treatment
• Show compassion for those with mental illness
• Choose empowerment over shame

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