Mending Minds' Awareness Quiz
Mending Minds Awareness Quiz
Test your knowledge about mental health with our engaging quiz! Gain insights into common mental health disorders, their impacts, and the importance of awareness in supporting those affected.
- 31 thought-provoking questions
- Multiple choice and checkbox formats
- Learn about the prevalence of mental health issues
How many people will experience some kind of mental health problem in the course of a year?
1 in 4
1 in 10
1 in 6
1 in 3
What is the most common mental health disorder in Britain?
Eating disorders
Schizophrenia
Depression
Epilepsy
What percentage of children have a mental health problem at any given time?
15%
10%
5%
20%
Globally, how many people does depression affect?
1 in 5
1 in 3
1 in 10
1 in 12
What is the female to male ratio of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
10:7
15:9
7:10
9:15
How many people are affected by an eating disorder in Britain?
0.5 million
1.7 million
0.9 million
1.1 million
How many people worldwide are estimated to have a mental health problem?
300 million
450 million
125 million
550 million
Depression can be caused by? (please check all that apply)
Life events
Dwelling on negative thoughts
Personality
There is no single cause of depression
Depression is a greater problem in the industrialized, western world and is not such a problem in other countries?
True
False
What proportion of people with mental health problems believe that stress from the workplace contributes to their illness?
1/5
1/3
2/3
1/2
How long do most people that have a mental health problem wait before telling their closest family and friends about it?
2 months
7 months
5 months
12 months or more
Which of these is a common symptom of schizophrenia?
Violent behaviour
Split personality
Hallucinations & delusions
Which of these famous historical figures experienced mental health problems?
Abraham Lincoln
Winston Churchill
Florence Nightingale
Before the Mental Health Discrimination Act was signed into law in 2013, what were some people with mental health problems prohibited from doing?
Be a psychologist
Serve as an MP
Represent Great Britain at the Olympic Games
Be a police officer
What proportion of young people with mental health problems say that fear of stigma has stopped them from applying for a job?
13%
82%
34%
57%
What proportion of people with severe mental health problems have been victims of a crime in the previous year?
12%
28%
45%
83%
Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like?
Heart disease
Stroke
Cancer
Lung disease
Suicide is the ___ leading cause of death among people ages 15-34 in the United States?
24th
10th
2nd
8th
Who among the following people has experienced serious mental health problems?
Zayn Malik
J K Rowling
Lady Gaga
Half of all mental illness occurs before a person turns ___ years old, and three-quarters of mental illness begin before age 24.
12
14
18
10
Serious mental illness costs America how much in lost earnings per year?
$100 billion
$200 billion
$300 billion
$400 billion
Can mental illness be affected by biological factors?
Yes
No
Which of these symptoms can happen if you’re depressed?
Don't feel hungry
Hungry all the time
Always tired
Sadness
Depression in young people can be best helped with talking therapies?
True
False
How many young people will experience an anxiety condition at some point in their lives?
1 in 3
1 in 6
1 in 10
1 in 15
Do girls access support through talking therapies more than boys? What percentage of places are taken up by boys?
15%
25%
40%
66%
What proportion of young people with mental health problems say the stigma they face has made them want to give up on life?
5%
25%
50%
35%
Suggest a practice that can improve your mental wellbeing (this can include something you might have tried):
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