How much do you know about the mental health issues?

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World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is observed on 10 October every year, with the objective to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of better mental health.

This year, the theme is Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World.  For many, the teen years can be an exciting time as the body, mind, emotions, and spirit change and grow. They can also be times of stress and apprehension however.

Many people who suffer from mental illness are not likely to talk about it. But mental illness, in fact, is nothing to be ashamed of, and is curable just like some other diseases..

Now, let's take a quiz and test how much you know about mental health.

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Decide which is the best answer for the question.

01

Which of the following can be classified as a mental illness?

A.    Depression

B.    Anxiety & eating disorder

C.    Schizophrenia

D.    All of the above

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Right answer: D. Mental illness is a disease that may cause mild to severe disorders in thought and behavior. Over 200 forms of mental illness have been identified, among which are depression, anxiety or an eating disorder, schizophrenia, dementia and so on.

02

What factors can affect people's mental health problems?

A.    Alcohol and drug abuse

B.    Traumatic experiences

C.    Environmental stresses

D.    All of the above

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Right answer: D. Losing a loved one, coming back home from war, financial burdens, substance abuse, all of these situations will contribute to your mental health.

03

Feeling depressed is very common among young people, so there is no need to worry.

A.    Yes

B.    No

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Right answer: B. When you feel sad, depressed, or have a loss of interests in everything over a long period of time, you should visit a doctor. According to World Health Organization (WHO),half of all mental illnesses begin by the age of 14, but most cases go undetected and untreated.

04

Which of the following is the leading cause of deaths among adolescents aged 15 - 19 years old?

A.    Smoking and alcohol abuse

B.    Obesity

C.    Suicide

D.    Heart disease

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Right answer: C. According to WHO and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15 - 19 years old, while the top two causes are accidents and homicides.

05

If someone has an unhealthy desire to be thin, has a fear of gaining weight and is underweight, do you think the person is suffering from a mental illness?

A.    Yes

B.    No

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Right answer: A. Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight, which is also a biologically-based, serious mental illness recognized by WHO. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, eating disorders appear to have a biological basis, analogous to what is observed in other serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and addictive diseases.

06

Does climate change have an impact on people's mental health issues?

A.    No

B.    Yes

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Right answer: B. According to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), average monthly temperature increases do result in a small rise in mental health issues.

07

Which of the following is a newly recognized mental health disorder by the WHO this year?

A.    Socialphobia

B.    Gaming disorder

C.    Obsessive-compulsive disorder

D.    Anorexia

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Right answer: B. Gaming disorder has officially been classified as a mental health condition for the first time by the World Health Organization (WHO), according to the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) released in June this year.

08

Studies show that many adolescents with mental health issues tend to keep their negative feelings to themselves, so what can we do to help promote their mental well-being?

A.   One-to-one or group psychological sessions

B.    Family-focused interventions such as caregiver skills training

C.  School-based interventions like training staff in detection and basic management of suicide risk

D.    All of the above

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Right answer: D. The promotion of mental health and well-being helps adolescents build resilience so that they can cope well in difficult situations or adversities. Activities and campaigns to change these beliefs will have to be multifaceted, families, schools, communities, all parties have the responsibility to give more attention to people who suffer from these illness.