Mental Health & Wellbeing Quiz

Question 1

What is 'mindfulness'?

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Paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement

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A type of medication for anxiety

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A form of extreme focus during exercise

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Avoiding negative thoughts entirely

Question 2

How many hours of sleep do most adults need per night for optimal health?

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7–9 hours

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5–6 hours

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6–7 hours

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10–12 hours

Question 3

What is the 'fight or flight' response?

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The body's automatic physiological reaction to perceived threat or danger

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A therapy technique for anger management

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A decision-making framework for conflict resolution

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A breathing technique for relaxation

Question 4

What is 'cognitive behavioural therapy' (CBT)?

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A talking therapy that helps change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns

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A type of hypnosis

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Medication for depression

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A form of brain stimulation treatment

Question 5

Which hormone is often called the 'stress hormone'?

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Cortisol

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Serotonin

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Dopamine

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Oxytocin

Question 6

What is 'serotonin' associated with?

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Feelings of wellbeing and happiness

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Blood pressure regulation

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Energy production in cells

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Controlling appetite only

Question 7

What is 'burnout' in the context of mental health?

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A state of chronic stress leading to physical and emotional exhaustion

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Physical exhaustion from intense exercise

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A temporary feeling of boredom at work

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A medical term for insomnia

Question 8

Which of these is a key symptom of clinical depression?

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Persistent low mood and loss of interest in activities for two or more weeks

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Occasional sadness

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Feeling tired after a bad night's sleep

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Anxiety about a specific upcoming event

Question 9

What is the primary benefit of 'social connection' for mental health?

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Strong social bonds reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, and even physical illness

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It has minimal impact on mental health

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It mainly helps with physical fitness

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Only formal therapy provides mental health benefits

Question 10

What is 'REM' sleep?

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Rapid Eye Movement sleep, when most dreaming occurs

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The deepest stage of sleep

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The lightest stage of non-dreaming sleep

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A sleep disorder characterised by movement

Question 11

Which of these activities has strong evidence for improving mood and reducing anxiety?

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Regular physical exercise

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Spending more time on social media

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Avoiding all social interaction

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Working longer hours

Question 12

What is 'anxiety disorder' characterised by?

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Excessive, persistent worry that is disproportionate to actual threats and interferes with daily life

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Feeling nervous before a presentation

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Dislike of social situations

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Occasional panic in dangerous situations

Question 13

What does 'dopamine' primarily regulate in the brain?

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The reward and motivation system

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Sleep cycles

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Pain response

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Memory consolidation only

Question 14

What is a 'panic attack'?

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A sudden episode of intense fear with physical symptoms like racing heart and shortness of breath

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A mild anxiety response to stress

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A type of seizure

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A symptom of depression only

Question 15

Which of these is a well-evidenced strategy for improving sleep quality?

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Keeping a consistent sleep schedule — same wake time every day

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Using your phone in bed

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Napping for over 2 hours daily

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Drinking alcohol to fall asleep faster

Question 16

What is 'self-compassion' in psychology?

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Treating yourself with the same kindness you would show a good friend

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Being lenient with others' mistakes

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Ignoring your own faults

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Focusing exclusively on self-improvement

Question 17

What is the 'placebo effect'?

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An improvement in health due to belief in a treatment, not the treatment itself

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A drug side effect

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A medical error

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A type of cognitive bias

Question 18

How does spending time in nature affect mental health?

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It consistently reduces stress, anxiety, and depression

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It has no proven effect

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It only helps people with existing conditions

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It is helpful only if combined with exercise

Question 19

What is 'emotional intelligence' (EQ)?

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The ability to recognise, understand, and manage your own and others' emotions

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The ability to solve complex logical problems

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A measure of memory capacity

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The ability to remain emotionless under pressure

Question 20

What is the purpose of the 'amygdala' in emotional processing?

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It processes emotions, especially fear, and triggers the stress response

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It regulates blood pressure

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It controls balance and coordination

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It manages long-term memory storage only