Mental Health Awareness Quiz

Liz Burton-Hughes

January 7, 2016

5 min read

Test Your Mental Health Awareness

1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives. Ill mental health can significantly impact people’s day to day lives, particularly in the workplace, because so many people still struggle to fully grasp the topic of mental health and understand how to help those with mental health issues feel encouraged and supported in their role. Try our quick quiz below to test your mental health awareness.

How are individuals with eating disorders affected?

They only want to eat unhealthy foods

They are obsessed with planning meals weeks in advance

They have anxieties about their relationship with food and weight

They are concerned with eating only things they can afford

Correct! Wrong!

Which of these is NOT classed as a symptom of having a mental health problem?

Self-harm

Low self esteem

Social withdrawal

Broken bones

Correct! Wrong!

Under what conditions will a person be given protection under the Equality Act 2010?

When they have committed self-harm enough times

When they have had the mental health condition for at least 12 months and it affects their work

When they have undergone a series of tests conducted by their employee to determine if they are mentally ill

If they have a history of mental illness in their family

Correct! Wrong!

If you are having a conversation about someone's mental health, what should you NOT do?

Reassure the person

Tell them you will talk to other people about it

Ask simple questions and encourage them to share

Choose an appropriate place that makes them feel relaxed

Correct! Wrong!

How might you help a person with a mental health issue in terms of workplace relationships?

Promote tolerance, understanding and positive relationships between all staff members

Isolate said person so they are not bothered by other people

Limit the amount of help that managers can give to them

Tell others to totally ignore the fact that they are suffering from a mental health problem

Correct! Wrong!

Test Your Mental Health Awareness

Want to learn more about how you can make adjustments in order to encourage tolerance and understanding in the workplace? Take a look at our Mental Health Awareness Training.