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World Mental Health Day 2026 Awareness Quiz

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EasyQuestions 1–6

1What is mental health?

A. Feeling worried before an exam, but believing that you should never feel worried or upset. B. Feeling stressed about an exam, talking to someone for support, taking a break, and then continuing with your studies. C. Expecting to feel happy every day and thinking that feeling sad or angry means something is wrong. D. Avoiding difficult situations, problems, or challenges so that you do not feel stressed.

2When is World Mental Health Day observed?

A. 1 October B. 5 October C. 10 October D. 24 October

3What is the official WHO theme for World Mental Health Day 2026?

A. Mental Health for Every Family B. Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change C. Building a Stress-Free Generation D. Mental Health Begins at School

4Which statement about mental health is TRUE?

A. Only adults need to care about mental health B. Mental health is completely separate from physical health C. Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being D. Mental health matters only when someone has a mental illness

5Which of the following is generally a healthy way to manage everyday stress?

A. Avoiding everyone B. Keeping all feelings hidden C. Maintaining healthy routines, staying connected and using positive coping strategies D. Ignoring problems until they disappear

6A student named Ethan has been feeling stressed because of schoolwork and personal problems. Which of the following might be a sign that Ethan is experiencing significant stress?

A. He finds it difficult to concentrate in class B. He always feels energetic C. He never feels the need to sleep D. He is always cheerful

ModerateQuestions 7–14

7A friend tells you, "I've been feeling overwhelmed lately." What is the BEST first response?

A. "Everyone has problems. Just ignore it." B. "You should not feel that way." C. Listen without judging and ask how you can support them D. Immediately tell everyone in your class

8Sarah is feeling very anxious and decides to talk to a counsellor. Her friend says, “People who see a counsellor are weak,” and starts avoiding her.

A. Healthy communication B. Mental health stigma C. Managing stress D. Emotional support

9Alex notices that his friend Jack looks upset and has been quiet all day. What would be the best example of empathy?

A. “You should stop worrying about it.” B. “I can see that you’re having a difficult day. Do you want to talk about it?” C. “Everyone has problems, so don’t think about it.” D. “You need to be more positive.”

10Which of the following is TRUE about stress?

A. All stress is harmful B. Nobody experiences stress C. Some stress can be a natural response to challenges, but excessive or prolonged stress can affect well-being D. Stress only affects the mind

11Which of the following is an important part of supporting someone's mental well-being?

A. Giving someone your attention, playing a sport, having lunch B. Laughing or making a joke about it. C. Avoiding all communication D. Pretending not to notice

12Which statement about seeking professional help is TRUE?

A. Seeking help means a person is weak B. Only people with severe mental illness should seek help C. Seeking appropriate professional support can be a positive and responsible step D. Friends can always replace qualified professionals

13What does "lived experience" mean in the context of mental health?

A. Reading about mental health in a textbook B. Personally experiencing a mental health condition or related care and support C. Watching a documentary about mental health D. Studying psychology at school

14According to WHO's 2026 campaign, why is lived experience important?

A. It replaces all professional knowledge B. It provides knowledge that cannot be gained solely through professional training or research C. It is useful only for storytelling D. It is relevant only to hospitals

AdvancedQuestions 15–20

15What does WHO mean by meaningful engagement of people with lived experience?

A. Asking them to share their stories and then making decisions without them B. Involving them as equal partners in shaping, implementing and evaluating mental-health policies and services C. Interviewing them only after a programme is completed D. Asking them to promote mental-health campaigns on social media

16Which statement BEST reflects the idea "Nothing about us, without us" in mental health?

A. Mental-health services should be designed only by professionals B. People with lived experience should be meaningfully involved in decisions that affect them C. Mental-health decisions should be made only by governments D. People with lived experience should not participate in policy discussions

17Which of the following is an example of person-centred mental health care?

A. Providing exactly the same plan to every person B. Making decisions without considering the person's preferences C. Respecting the person's needs, rights, choices and circumstances D. Excluding the person from decisions about their care

18A student says, "I don't want advice right now. I just want someone to listen." What is the MOST appropriate response?

A. Immediately tell them what they must do B. Tell them their feelings are not logical C. Respectfully listen and give them space to express themselves D. Change the subject immediately

19Saran is experiencing a difficult time internalizing increased energy, anger, and restlessness sometimes. What is the approach BEST supports the goal of reducing mental-health stigma?

A. Calling the classmate “crazy” when they behave differently B. Changing the topic when a friend talks about mental health C. Listening without judging and including everyone in activities D. Avoiding a classmate because they have received counselling

20Which statement BEST captures the message of World Mental Health Day 2026?

A. Mental health is only the responsibility of healthcare professionals B. People with lived experience should simply share their stories C. Real change happens when people with lived experience are heard and meaningfully involved in decisions that affect them D. Mental health should be discussed only when someone has a diagnosis

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