Module 7: Mental Health and Well-Being in Middle and Late Adolescence

Question 1

It’s the way your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect your life

Answer 1

Mental health

Question 2

It is uncommon for teenagers to develop problems with their mental health. (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 2

FALSE
It is NOT uncommon for teenagers to develop problems with their mental
health.

Question 3

Having ________ helps you make good decisions and deal with life’s challenges at home, work, or school.

Answer 3

Good mental health

Question 4

Problems can range from mild to severe, and can include: (4)

Answer 4

1. Depression
2. Anxiety
3. Body esteem issues
4. Suicide

Question 5

Research shows that effective treatments are available that can help members of all racial, ethnic, and cultural groups. (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 5

True (malamang)

Question 6

Young people ignore mental health problems thinking they will “snap out of it” (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 6

True

Question 7

All media images and messages are constructions. They are reflections of reality. (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 7

FALSE
They are NOT reflections of reality.

Question 8

Advertisements and other media messages have been carefully crafted with the intent to send a ____ ________ ________.

Answer 8

very specific message

Question 9

To convince you to buy a specific product or service, advertisers will often construct an emotional experience that looks like ________. Remember that you are only seeing what the advertisers want you to see.

Answer 9

Reality

Question 10

It is all about how much you feel you are worth — and how much you feel other people value you.

Answer 10

Self-esteem

Question 11

Self-esteem isn’t important because feeling good about yourself doesn’t affect your mental health and how you behave.(TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 11

FALSE

Self-esteem IS important because feeling good about yourself CAN affect your mental health and how you behave.

Question 12

People with high self-esteem know themselves well. They’re realistic and find friends who like and appreciate them for who they are. (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

People with high self-esteem usually feel more in control of their lives and know their own strengths and weaknesses. (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

It is how you view your physical self — including whether you feel you are attractive and whether others like your looks

Answer 14

Body image

Question 15

________________ is closely linked to self-esteem

Answer 15

Body Image

Question 16

What Influences a Person’s Self-Esteem? (3)

Answer 16

Puberty and Development
Media Images and Other Outside Influences
Families and School

Question 17

It’s a time when the body goes through many changes.

Answer 17

Puberty

Question 18

In puberty, everyone grows or develops at the same time or in the same way. (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 18

FALSEE

In puberty, NOT everyone grows or develops at the same time or in the same way.

Question 19

Common Eating Disorders (2)

Answer 19

Anorexia
Bulimia

Question 20

In this disorder, they have a real fear of weight gain and a distorted view of their body size and shape.

Answer 20

Anorexia

Question 21

They eat very little and can become dangerously underweight.

Answer 21

Anorexia

Question 22

They hardly eat at all — and the small amount of food they do eat becomes an obsession in terms of calorie counting or trying to
eat as little as possible.

Answer 22

Anorexia

Question 23

They might binge eat (eat to excess) and then try to compensate in extreme ways, such as making themselves throw up or exercising all the time, to prevent weight gain

Answer 23

Bulimia

Question 24

Over time, these steps can be dangerous — both physically and emotionally. They can also lead to compulsive behaviors (ones that are hard to stop).

Answer 24

Bulimia

Question 25

A person must be binging and purging regularly, at least once a week for a couple of months.

Answer 25

Bulimia

Question 26

Binge eating is the same as going to a party and "pigging out" on pizza, then deciding to go to the gym the next day and eat more healthfully. (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 26

FALSE Binge eating is DIFFERENT from going to a party and "pigging out" on pizza, then deciding to go to the gym the next day and eat more healthfully

Question 27

People with _______ eat a large amount of food (often junk food) at once, usually in secret. Sometimes they eat food that is not cooked or might be still frozen, or retrieve food from the trash.

Answer 27

Bulimia

Question 28

They typically feel powerless to stop eating and can only stop once they're too full to eat any more, or they may have to go to extreme measures (like pouring salt all over a dessert to make it inedible) in order to get themselves to stop eating.

Answer 28

Bulimia

Question 29

Most people with bulimia then purge by (1)_______ but also may use (2)_______ or excessive exercise.

Answer 29

Vomiting, Laxatives

Question 30

People with _______ are usually very thin and underweight,

Answer 30

Anorexia

Question 31

Those with _______ may be an average weight or can be overweight.

Answer 31

Bulimia

Question 32

Value your friendship. If the person mentions thoughts of suicide, keep it a secret especially if the person has asked you to (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 32

FALSEEEEE Put the person’s life before your friendship. If the person mentions thoughts of suicide, don’t keep it secret, even if the person has asked you to

Question 33

When dealing with mental health or emotional problems, it’s important not to go at it _______

Answer 33

alone

Question 34

A combination of helping yourself and letting others help you.

Answer 34

Healing

Question 35

Research shows that males are more reluctant to look for help and receive it than females are. (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 35

TRUE

Question 35

The consequences of not getting help for mental health problems can be serious. Untreated problems often continue and become worse, and new problems may occur.

Answer 35

Nothing is worse than nothing

Question 35

HELP HOW-TO’S

Answer 35

1. Reach Out To People You Trust 2. Take Action - The more you know, the easier it is - Nothing is worse than nothing - It’s All in the Attitude

Question 35

Libraries are an excellent source of information about mental health. Bookstores often have “self-help” or “psychology” sections

Answer 35

The more you know, the easier it is

Question 36

Sometimes being able to get the help, support, and professional treatment you need is a matter of changing your mind about mental health and changing the way you react to mental health problems.

Answer 36

It’s All in the Attitude

Question 37

___________ is as important as physical health. In fact, the two are closely linked.

Answer 37

Mental health

Question 38

Mental health problems are _____, and they deserve to be treated.

Answer 38

REAL

Question 39

It’s not a person’s fault if he or she has a mental health problem. No one is to blame. (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 39

TRUE

Question 40

Mental health problems are a sign of weakness. This is something you can “just snap out of” if you try. (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 40

FALSE Mental health problems are NOT a sign of weakness. They are NOT something you can “just snap out of” even if you try.

Question 41

People cant improve and recover with the help of treatment, and they arent able to enjoy happier and healthier lives (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 41

FALSE There’s hope. People improve and recover with the help of treatment, and they are able to enjoy happier and healthier lives

Question 42

There is some evidence that healthy eating may be a factor in lowered risk of depression and improved ability to deal with stress and anxiety (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 42

True

Question 43

Physical activity can make you feel good physically and build confidence. Evidence suggests that physical activity may contribute to improved mood and increased self-esteem, self-confidence, and sense of control (TRUE OR FALSE)

Answer 43

True

Question 44

_________ may be effective in preventing or reducing symptoms associated with anxiety and depression.

Answer 44

Physical activity

Question 45

Most teens need _______ hours of sleep every night.

Answer 45

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