Mental Health Month 2026 - Week 1

1. According to the “Defining good days” section, a “good day” doesn’t have to mean: *

A happy or productive B something else that only you can define C restful D calm or manageable

2. The closing reminder in the “Defining good days” section is: *

A “Productivity is the only thing that counts.” B “More good days are possible, help is available, and you are not alone.” C “Happiness is required every day.” D “You are alone in your struggles.”

3. Affirmations are described as statements you say or think to yourself that: *

A ignore your feelings completely B have no effect on the brain C reinforce what matters to you and who you want to be D are only about positive thinking

4. Studies on affirmations mentioned in the document found that they can: *

A make all problems disappear instantly B only improve short-term mood C replace the need for any other support D improve overall well-being, help people feel better about themselves, and reduce anxiety

5. Which of the following is one of the exact affirmations listed? *

A “I trust my inner wisdom to lead my decisions today.” B “My feelings should always be ignored.” C “I am incapable of finding community.” D “I should shrink myself because living an authentic life is selfish.”

6. The document states that journaling helps us: *

A replace physical exercise B process experiences, recognize the good in everyday life, and supports brain learning and memory C avoid reflection D only with emotional benefits

7. One of the journal prompts asks you to: *

A ignore gratitude B focus only on negative events C list 15 things that would make tomorrow a good day for you D avoid dreaming big

8. In the “Looking for Good” activity, the first step is: *

A remind yourself B reframe C practice gratitude D identify what’s going on (the situation or negative thought)

9. The reframing example for losing a loved one after a long illness suggests thinking of their death as: *

A an end to their pain B a reason to feel guilty C something to avoid thinking about D a tragedy with no silver lining

10. The “Looking for Good” worksheet includes sections for: Situation/Reframe/Gratitude and: *

A Complain B Remind Yourself C Forget D Ignore

11. In “What’s Underneath? (Identifying feelings)”, the document encourages people to look beyond surface words like “bad, sad, mad, good, or fine” and identify: *

A physical sensations only B nothing at all C deeper, more specific feelings D only surface feelings

12. The feelings list in the document is divided into two columns labeled: *

A Negative Feelings and Positive Feelings B Only Positive Feelings C Neutral Feelings D Only Negative Feelings

13. When you feel numb or don’t feel anything at all, the document states this doesn’t mean you are: *

A overwhelmed B broken C frozen D human

14. One of the grounding exercises suggested in the “What to do when you feel numb” worksheet is: *

A focus only on the future B avoid the present moment C notice your 5 senses (5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, etc.) D ignore your body

15. The breathing exercise recommended is: *

A breathe rapidly B hold your breath as long as possible C no breathing focus D Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 2 seconds, exhale for 6 seconds. Repeat 3x.

16. “Take small steps toward feeling better” includes categories for your mind, joy, connection, and: *

A your body B your past C your future only D your work only

17. One strategy listed under “Turn down the noise” is: *

A follow more stressful accounts B unplug from news or social media for an hour (or the day) C consume more news and social media D ignore worries without any action

18. The document provides 24/7 crisis help by telling readers to: *

A only visit mhanational.org/may B wait until the next business day C call 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org D talk only to friends

19. A free, quick, anonymous mental health test is available at: *

A nowhere in the document B only by calling friends C mhanational.org/may only D mhascreening.org