In this chapter, you will be learning about mental health conditions. Before you begin reading, take the following quiz to assess your habits in regards to preventing and treating mental health conditions.

Healthy Choices

  1. Can you communicate your emotions and feelings well to other people?
  2. Do you regularly get at least 8 hours of sleep each night?
  3. If a person confides in you about having suicidal thoughts, do you take it seriously and talk to a trusted adult?
  4. When you are anxious, do you rarely respond with fear, dread, or panic?
  5. Is it uncommon for you to become panicky or upset?
  6. Are you able to listen to and follow instructions, focus on a task to completion, and sit still for short periods without talking or moving?
  7. Do you typically feel good about your skills, abilities, and relationships with other people?
  8. Can you usually find something that causes you to laugh and makes you happy?
  9. Do your family and friends support you through difficult situations?
  10. When you feel anxious or depressed, do you have someone to talk to about it?
  11. If you are suffering from a mental health condition, are you seeking the appropriate treatment options?
  12. If you have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, are you following the doctor’s prescriptions for medication or therapy?
  13. Count your “Yes” and “No” responses.



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