Mental Health Awareness Trivia Quiz

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    Is there help available if I need to speak to anyone about my mental health? - ProProfs

    Is there help available if I need to speak to anyone about my mental health?

    • Yes
    • No
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This quiz is designed to increase mental health awareness!
References:
[1] Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2007). National Survey of Mental Health and Well-being: Summary of results. Catalogue No. 4326.0. Canberra, ACT: Australian Bureau of Statistics. [2] Ibid. [3] Sawyer, M. G., Arney, F. M., Baghurst, P. A., Clark, J. J., Graetz, B. W., Kosky, R. J., Nurcombe, B., Patton, G. C., Prior, M. R., Raphael, B., Rey, J., Whaites, L. C., & Zubrick, S. R. (2000). Child and adolescent component of the National survey of Mental Health and Well-being. Canberra, ACT: Mental Health and Special Programs Branch of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. [4] Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2007). Op. Cit. [5] SANE Australia. (2012). Fact Sheet 5: Mental Illness and Violence. South Melbourne, VIC: SANE Australia. [6] Pirkis, J., Blood, R. W., Dare, A., & Holland, K. (2008). The Media Monitoring Project: Changes in media reporting of suicide and mental health and illness in Australia: 2000/01–2006/07. Canberra, ACT: Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care.

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  • 2. 
    Are men or woman more likely to seek help to improve their mental health? - ProProfs

    Are men or woman more likely to seek help to improve their mental health?

    • Men

    • Women

    Correct Answer
    A. Women
    Explanation
    Men are less likely to seek help than women, with only 1 in 4 men who experience anxiety or depression accessing treatment.

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  • 3. 
    Can men experience post-natal depression? - ProProfs

    Can men experience post-natal depression?

    • No

    • Yes

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    1 in 10 fathers will experience postnatal depression.

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  • 4. 
    What is the most common mental health illness in Australia? - ProProfs

    What is the most common mental health illness in Australia?

    • Eating Disorders

    • Depression

    • Anxiety

    • Epilepsy

    Correct Answer
    A. Anxiety
    Explanation
    Approximately 14 % of Australians will be affected by an anxiety disorder in any 12-month period. The next most common mental illness is affective disorders - 6.2% (of which depression is 4.1%), and substance use disorders – 5.1% (of which 4.3% is alcohol related).

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  • 5. 
    How many suicides occur each year in Australia? - ProProfs

    How many suicides occur each year in Australia?

    • 100

    • 1000

    • 500

    • 3000

    Correct Answer
    A. 3000
    Explanation
    In Australia, suicide is the leading cause of death for males and females aged between 15 and 44. In a typical year, about 3,000 people in Australia die by suicide. That's an average of 8 people every day. 75 per cent are by men – with an average of 6 men taking their lives every single day. Suicide is the leading cause of death for men under the age of 54, significantly exceeding the national road toll. Depression is a high risk factor for suicide.

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    In Australia, what proportion of people will experience some kind of mental illness in the course of a year? - ProProfs

    In Australia, what proportion of people will experience some kind of mental illness in the course of a year?

    • 1 in 5

    • 1 in 10

    • 1 in 6

    • 1 in 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 in 5
    Explanation
    One in five people in Australia will experience some kind of mental illness in the course of a year. This statistic highlights the prevalence of mental health issues in the country and emphasizes the need for awareness, support, and resources to address these challenges. It also underscores the importance of promoting mental well-being and reducing stigma surrounding mental illness.

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  • 7. 
    In Australia, what proportion of mothers will experience a mild, moderate or severe form of post-natal depression? - ProProfs

    In Australia, what proportion of mothers will experience a mild, moderate or severe form of post-natal depression?

    • 1 in 10

    • 1 in 7

    • 1 in 3

    • 1 in 20

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 in 7
    Explanation
    Depression affects up to 1 in 10 women while they are pregnant and almost 1 in 7 women during the first year after the birth. Anxiety is likely to be at least as common.

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    What proportion of Australians will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime?   - ProProfs

    What proportion of Australians will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime?  

    • 1 in 2

    • 1 in 5

    • 1 in 10

    • 1 in 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 in 2
    Explanation
    Approximately 50% of Australians will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime. This means that half of the population in Australia will go through a mental health issue, highlighting the significant prevalence of mental health conditions in the country.

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    What percentage of the Australian population experience a panic attack at some point in their life? - ProProfs

    What percentage of the Australian population experience a panic attack at some point in their life?

    • 20%

    • 10%

    • 40%

    • 60%

    Correct Answer
    A. 40%
    Explanation
    Up to 40 per cent of the population will experience a panic attack at some time in their life, with approximately 5 per cent of people in Australia managing a panic disorder in their lifetime.

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  • 10. 
    What percentage of people in Australia are experiencing an eating disorder at any given time? - ProProfs

    What percentage of people in Australia are experiencing an eating disorder at any given time?

    • 10%

    • 0.5%

    • 5%

    • 4%

    Correct Answer
    A. 4%
    Explanation
    The percentage of people in Australia with an eating disorder at any given time is estimated to be approximately 4% of the population. Of these people, 47% have binge eating disorder, 12% bulimia nervosa, 3% anorexia nervosa and 38% other eating disorders. People with eating disorders experience higher rates of other mental disorders with reports of up to 97% having a comorbid condition. The most common of these are depression and anxiety disorders, followed by substance abuse and personality disorders.

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