A Pop Quiz: Test Your Knowledge about College Student Mental Health
September 10, 2013
1. What percentage of college students have reported feeling so depressed in the past year that it was difficult to function?
- A. 15%
- B. 20%
- C. 30%
- D. 40%
2. How many college students report having been involved with mental health services at some point in their lives?
- A. 10%
- B. 23%
- C. 44%
- D. 60%
3. Which is these are risk factors for depression and anxiety?
- A. Family history
- B. Substance abuse
- B. Recent loss of loved-one
- D. All of these
4. Which of these are typical symptoms are associated with depression?
- A. Change in eating habits
- B. Feeling tired or worn out
- C. Feeling guilty or worthless
- D. All of these
5. Which of these are typical symptoms are associated with anxiety?
- A. Excessive worrying
- B. Difficulty concentrating
- C. Obsessive thoughts
- D. All of these
6. Suicide is the ___________ leading cause of death on college campuses?
- A. First
- B. Second
- C. Third
- D. Fourth
7. During which time of the school year is the risk for suicide greatest on college campuses?
- A. Fall/Winter Semester
- B. Spring/Summer Semester
- C. The risk is the same at all times
- D. Holiday break
8. Approximately how many college students experience some degree of suicide ideation during their lives?
- A. 15%
- B. 25%
- C. 40%
- D. 50%
9. Which of the following increases the risk for suicide among college students?
- A. Having an eating disorder
- B. Living with a roommate
- C. Playing a sport
- D. Taking night classes
10. What is an effective way to help determine if a college student is suffering from a mood disorder and could be considering suicide?
- A. Online mental health screenings
- B. In-person mental health screenings
- C. Wait for them to reach out to you
- D. Both A and B
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