Mental Health Month 2026 - Week 3

1. The packet states that finding the right path for your mental health: *

A. Must be the same for everyone B. Is deeply personal and may involve trial and error, pauses, and changes C. Should never change once you start D. Only works if you choose one single option

2. Research shows that small daily choices (like what to wear or where to go for lunch) can help you feel better because they: *

A. Give you a sense of control B. Cost a lot of money C. Require perfect decisions D. Only matter on good days

3. Helping others (volunteering, giving compliments, etc.) can trigger the release of: *

A. Cortisol B. Oxytocin (“the love hormone”) C. Caffeine D. Adrenaline only

4. Flipping the script on negative self-talk means talking to yourself the way you would talk to: *

A. A stranger B. A friend who is struggling C. Your biggest critic D. No one—ignore the thoughts

5. Hobbies support mental health by doing all of the following EXCEPT: *

A. Activating brain parts that process emotions B. Creating small wins and a sense of progress C. Increasing stress and anxiety D. Helping bring attention to the present

6. One 45-minute art-making session was shown to reduce stress hormone (cortisol) levels in: *

A. 25% of participants B. 50% of participants C. 75% of participants D. 100% of participants

7. An introvert is someone who: *

A. Gets their energy from spending time alone and feels fulfilled in low-stimulation environments B. Must hate all social interaction C. Is always lonely D. Cannot enjoy any time with friends

8. Feeling sad, missing others, or wishing you had more connections when you are alone is a sign of: *

A. Being an introvert B. Loneliness C. Social anxiety only D. Normal daily life for everyone

9. The packet lists all of the following as signs you might be avoiding hard things EXCEPT: *

A. Procrastinating B. Pulling the covers over your head and retreating C. Asking for help when needed D. Normal daily life for everyone

10. A growth mindset for doing hard things includes believing in yourself and: *

A. Never resting B. Learning from both triumphs and failures C. Only focusing on perfect outcomes D. Avoiding all challenges

11. One tip for overcoming fear is to: *

A. Stay in your comfort zone forever B. Create a vision board of things you would love to be and do C. Ignore negative thoughts completely D. Quit as soon as it feels hard

12. The “Cultivating Self-Kindness” section recommends practicing affirmations such as: *

A. “I’m an awesome person, and I feel good now!” B. “I must be perfect to deserve rest” C. “I should ignore my feelings” D. “Hard things are impossible for me”

13. The “Setting and Reaching Goals” worksheet asks you to identify barriers, skills/character traits, and: *

A. Only the end goal with no mini-goals B. Who can help you and then draft a message asking for help C. Only rewards after everything is done D. Nothing about support

14. In the “Detoxing Your Life” worksheet, influences are sorted into three categories: Desirable/Healthy, Unclear, and: *

A. Toxic or Unacceptable B. Always Positive C. Only Temporary D. None of the above

15. When choosing the right mental health care, the packet emphasizes that you: *

A. Must pick only one option forever B. Don’t need to choose just one option—a combination of methods can be extremely helpful C. Should never consider faith leaders or community members D. Only need formal Western-trained professionals

16. According to the packet, nearly half of adults (46%) say they won’t bring up a mental health problem unless: *

A. Their provider asks B. They feel 100% ready C. Symptoms disappear D. A friend suggests it

17. The chart comparing treatment options shows that, in addition to the 23 out of 100 people who recover without active treatment, talk therapy helps another ___ out of 100 recover in about 2 months: *

A. 14 B. 17 C. 26 D. 53

18. One risk of medication (SSRIs) listed in the chart is: *

A. It can never cause side effects B. Side effects like nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness, or sexual problems C. It only works for physical health D. It requires no clinician discussion

19. The “Talking to Your Doctor” section includes a scale (1–10) for rating how much distress each symptom causes you so you can: *

A. Avoid telling the doctor anything B. Clearly explain what is most bothersome and how much it impacts your life C. Only focus on physical symptoms D. Wait until symptoms reach 10/10

20. The packet reminds readers that if having good days feels hard: *

A. You are alone and should keep struggling silently B. Help is available and you are not alone—check mhascreening.org for a free, quick, anonymous test C. You should ignore all the worksheets D. Nothing in the packet applies to you

Mental Health Month 2025 - Week 3