Mental Health Month 2026 - Week 4

1. The opening section “Working together for more good days” says that connection is: *

A) Something that should stay completely private to avoid burdening others B) Protection C) Only helpful if it’s in-person and daily D) Optional for mental health

2. According to “How to make friends as an adult,” the very first step in building new friendships is: *

A) Focusing only on making friends at work or through family B) Joining every possible club or activity right away C) Knowing yourself and practicing self-love D) Waiting for invitations from others

3. The packet states that adult friendships require: *

A) Consistency, commitment, and nurturing (“be a friend to make a friend”) B) Ghosting people when life gets busy to protect your own energy C) Only casual hangouts with zero deep conversation D) No effort after the first meeting

4. When “identifying your needs” in friendships, the packet specifically suggests asking yourself: *

A) “How can I impress everyone I meet?” B) “Should I only have work friends or family friends?” C) “Do I need to be friends with every person I know to feel fulfilled?” D) “Do I need a ‘ride or die’ kind of friend?”

5. Research cited in the pets section shows that social isolation and loneliness can increase the risk of: *

A) Just cognitive decline, but only in children B) Depression, heart disease, arthritis, and type 2 diabetes C) Nothing physical — only emotional issues like temporary sadness D) Only minor mood changes

6. According to the HABRI/Mars Petcare survey in the packet: *

A) 10% of pet owners feel more connected to other people through their pets B) Pets have no real effect on social isolation according to most respondents C) 80% of pet owners say their pet makes them feel less lonely D) Only 20% of people believe pets help with loneliness

7. The same survey found that what percentage of pet owners say their pet helps them connect with other people? *

A) 100% B) 85% C) 12% D) 54%

8. Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is quoted saying that interacting with pets: *

A) Softens us, lowers stress levels, and helps us connect better with people B) Should be avoided by children because it creates dependency C) Increases stress levels and makes people more anxious D) Has no meaningful mental health benefit compared to human interaction

9. The packet lists several ways to experience animal companionship even if you don’t own a pet. Which option is NOT mentioned? *

A) Try a cat café or goat yoga class B) Adopt a pet immediately to start feeling better right away C) Visit farms, petting zoos, aviaries, or wildlife sanctuaries D) Volunteer at an animal shelter or pet-sit for a friend

10. In the “Social Confidence and Connections” worksheet, one of the first questions asks you to reflect on: *

A) Why you will never fit in anywhere no matter what you do B) How to avoid all people forever to stay safe C) Times you have felt connected and things you are proud of doing to create belonging D) Only your favorite celebrities’ social media lives

11. The worksheet encourages you to stop comparing your social life to others’ and instead ask: *

A) “Should I give up on friendships completely if I’m not as popular?” B) “Why is everyone else better at making friends than me?” C) “How can I copy exactly what everyone else is doing?” D) “Regardless of what I see in others’ lives, what kind of social life do I want?”

12. The packet states that adult friendships are one of the great joys in life because they: *

A) Boost mental health and overall well-being and help you feel supported and “seen” B) Should stay completely casual with no vulnerability or deep talks C) Only work if they are perfect with no conflicts ever D) Require zero time or effort once established

13. The “Social Confidence and Connections” worksheet ends by recommending: *

A) Comparing yourself to others more often to stay motivated B) Taking a free mental health screen at mhascreening.org if you still feel disconnected C) Only texting friends once a year to keep things low-pressure D) Ignoring feelings of disconnection until they go away

14. In the “Creating a Community Safety and Connection Plan” worksheet, psychological safety is defined as including: *

A) Only virtual connections with strangers you never meet in person B) Never speaking up in a group to avoid conflict C) Inclusion and the safety to learn, contribute, and challenge the status quo D) Only physical safety from harm

15. The SAFETY section of the worksheet asks: *

A) How to avoid all communities to stay completely independent B) What color your room should be to feel calm C) Only about emergency phone numbers for crises D) Where do you feel most safe and comfortable?

16. The CONNECTION section specifically asks where you feel most connected to your: *

A) Culture B) Celebrity crushes or fictional characters C) Old video games or online communities only D) Favorite sports team or hobby

17. The SUPPORT section of the worksheet asks you to list: *

A) No one at all because you should handle everything alone B) Who makes up your current support system AND who in your community you can reach out to for mental health support when feeling isolated C) Only your favorite teachers from school D) Only online strangers you’ve never met

18. The worksheet also includes a question about: *

A) Only in-person meetings with no virtual options allowed B) Why you should never ask for help from anyone C) What virtual spaces can you access to feel a stronger sense of safety and connection? D) How to delete all social media accounts permanently

19. The entire Week Four packet emphasizes that having more good days: *

A) Requires zero effort from anyone involved B) Only happens if you own a pet and nothing else matters C) Is a completely solo mission you must handle alone D) Isn’t a solo mission — connection with people, pets, culture, and community helps everyone

20. The packet provides crisis resources at the end of the Social Confidence worksheet, including: *

A) Call 988 or text MHA to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line B) Wait 30 days before reaching out to anyone C) Ignore feelings until they disappear on their own D) Only email a friend and wait for them to respond