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Which action identifies a healthy short-term goal for dealing with stress?

A
going on a first date
B
resolving a crisis
C
being more popular
D
going to college
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Which benefit may result from using mental health services?

A
changing behaviors
B
earning a license to provide mental health services
C
increasing intelligence level
D
foregoing the need for coping strategies
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Which most likely indicates the need to seek professional help?

A
feeling good even in difficult times
B
feeling some anxiety occasionally
C
never using alcohol or drugs in order to feel better
D
having distress that seems out of proportion to one’s problems
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Which is most effective in helping to reduce the use of negative coping strategies such as self-harm or drug use?

A
talk to friends
B
take a walk
C
seeking professional help
D
engage in negative self-talk
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Which action is important in the development of healthy social relationships?

A
setting boundaries
B
being demanding of others’ time
C
being critical of others
D
losing a sense of identity
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Why should someone seek professional help for issues related to mental health?

A
to get out of class
B
to develop dependence on others
C
to prevent thoughts of hopelessness
D
to become friends with a professional
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Which physiological stress reaction would most likely accompany the psychological stress reaction of fear?

A
decreased motivation
B
increased heart rate
C
increased depression
D
decreased blood pressure
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Which behavior is one of the warning signs of suicide?

A
decreasing the use of alcohol or drugs
B
giving away a collection of prized belongings
C
having trouble sleeping
D
experiencing a lack of mental concentration
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Which strategy can a person use to cope with suicidal thoughts on his or her own?

A
developing a safety plan
B
isolating himself or herself from people
C
limiting friendships with people
D
reading a book when feeling isolated
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Which factor is a component of mental health?

A
getting along with others
B
being physically fit
C
engaging in proper nutrition
D
having a sense of well-being
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Florian found out that her grandmother passed away and has intense grief. How has this most likely affected her social health?

A
She has trouble sleeping and wakes up several times at night.
B
She takes out her frustration and anger on other people.
C
She experiences profound guilt and cries uncontrollably.
D
She continues to maintain her schedule and spend time with family.
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Which is an appropriate element of a stress-management plan?

A
limiting social interactions
B
reducing daily exercise
C
identifying coping strategies
D
avoiding opportunities to have fun
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Which statement explains one way that coping strategies are helpful?

A
They help people make more friends.
B
They allow people to avoid experiencing sadness.
C
They allow people to address suicidal thoughts.
D
They help people get better grades at school.
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What is the definition of self-destructive behaviors?

A
patterns of behaviors that involve self-inflicted harm or abuse
B
a common personality disorder characterized by long-lasting, rigid pattern of thought and behavior
C
a mental disorder characterized by episodes of mood swings between depression and mania
D
a medical condition characterized by persistent, excessive worry
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Which action is most likely to contribute to a positive self-image?

A
listing negative qualities
B
comparing oneself to others
C
isolating oneself during hard times
D
saying daily positive affirmations
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Which is a category of mental health disorders?

A
eating disorders
B
visual disorders
C
hearing disorders
D
learning disorders
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Which option is an example of an internal barrier to seeking help for mental health?

A
inability to pay for services
B
lack of access to resources
C
mistrust of the health care system
D
lack of transportation to services

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