Mental Health Month 2025 - Week 2

1. Certain people and situations in life can trigger us to feel badly about ourselves or engage in destructive behaviors. This is an example of____________. *

A. Positive Influences B. Toxic Influences C. Emotional Abuse D. None of the Above

2. An average of _____ of Americans have experienced emotional abuse. *

A. 20% B. 90% C. 67% D. 80%

3. Traits of Toxic People include: *

4. One of the most dangerous traits of a toxic person is__________. They may try to restrict you from contacting friends or family or limit resources like transportation or money. *

A. Anger Management B. Self-Centered C. Insulting D. Controlling

5. When you grow up around unhealthy behaviors, it is normal to believe that this is just how families are and that you are destined to continue on this path. *

A. True B. False

6. Setting boundaries with a dysfunctional family might look like: *

A. Saying no to spending time with a family member that makes you uncomfortable. B. Asking a substance abusing relative to not use around you or your children. C. Letting family guilt you into permitting dysfunctional behavior. D. Asking to finish speaking without being interrupted. E. A, B and D

7. This boundary is spending time away from certain family members to help identify where your stress is coming from and what you need to adjust for that relationship to move forward: *

A. Role Play B. Share With Others C. Take a Break D. Seek Professional Help

8. _________ can be an extremely effective tool for processing emotions, identifying patterns, and planning your next steps? *

A. Role Play B. Journaling C. Using “I” Statements D. Counseling

9. The following are ways to find balance at work, except: *

10. The following are ways to find balance at home, except: *