Shed Light on Mental Illness Quiz Questions for "Shed Light on Mental Illness" quiz Mental illness affects thinking, mood or behaviour and can be associated with distress and/or impairment of functioning, with symptoms that vary from mild to severe. Mental illness costs the Canadian economy $51 billion yearly in terms of health care and lost productivity. Take the quiz below to see how much you know about mental illness. (The correct answers appear on page #2) Question Title * 1. How many people are affected by mental disorders? one in 5 one in 10 one in 50 one in 100 Question Title * 2. The World Health Organization predicts that heart disease will be the most common cause of disability worldwide by 2020. What will be the second? cancer depression diabetes HIV/AIDS Question Title * 3. What percentage of mental health problems and illnesses have their onset during childhood or adolescence? 10% 20% 50% 70% Question Title * 4. We do not know for sure what causes mental illness, but most studies suggest that a mixture of factors contribute to the onset. Which of the following factors contributes to mental illness? genes environmental/experiences physical conditions all of the above Question Title * 5. Schizophrenia is a severe, lifelong brain disease that makes it difficult for a person to communicate with others, respond emotionally, make decisions and think clearly. Which of the following are symptoms of schizophrenia? delusions hallucinations disorganized speech all of the above Question Title * 6. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders. They can affect children as well as adults. What are the signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder? fast breathing tense muscles worry all of the above Question Title * 7. Panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and social phobia disorder are all types of anxiety disorders. How many people are affected by anxiety disorders? one in 5 one in 10 one in 100 one in 1000 Question Title * 8. Depression is very common. When is depression most likely to occur? in childhood in adolescence in older adulthood depression can occur at any age Question Title * 9. Chances are you know someone who has schizophrenia. How many Canadians do you think have schizophrenia? one in 5 one in 50 one in 100 one in 1000 Question Title * 10. People living with mental illness are often subjected to stigma. Stigma is negative attitudes (prejudice) and negative responses (discrimination) that can make a person feel unwanted and shamed (stigmatized). How does stigma affect people with mental illness? seriously affects the well-being of those who experience it affects people while they are ill, while they are in treatment and even when a mental health problem is a distant memory stops many people from seeking the treatment they need all of the above Question Title * 11. Stigma can cause isolation for those with mental illness. According to a study by the Canadian Medical Association what percentage of people surveyed said they would socialize with a friend who had a serious mental illness? 49% 59% 79% 89% Question Title * 12. A study by the Canadian Medical Association found that 72% of Canadians were comfortable discussing their family member’s diagnosis of cancer with their friends or co-workers; how many Canadians would be comfortable discussing their family member’s mental illness? 50% 60% 70% 80% Question Title * 13. How can you help end stigma? Speak up about stigma to friends, family and colleagues Be aware of your own attitudes and judgments Support organizations that fight stigma All of these things can help end stigma The correct answers appear on page 2. Click to view correct answers
