Mental Health Quiz

How much do you know about mental health? Test your knowledge!

So you think you know the facts about mental health? Test your knowledge against this brief quiz.

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Approximately how many Americans die by suicide each year?

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Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It accounts for the loss of more than 49,000 American lives each year, more than double the number of lives lost to homicide. 90% of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental health condition.

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Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It accounts for the loss of more than 49,000 American lives each year, more than double the number of lives lost to homicide. 90% of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental health condition.

Approximately how many adults in the U.S. experience mental health conditions each year?

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55.5 million American adults (1 in 5) will experience a mental health condition in a given year.

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55.5 million American adults (1 in 5) will experience a mental health condition in a given year.

What is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is a major contributor to the global burden of disease?

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According to the World Health Organization, globally, 350 million people of all ages struggle with depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.

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According to the World Health Organization, globally, 350 million people of all ages struggle with depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease.

Approximately what percentage of Black American adults live with a mental health disorder?

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21.4% of Black American adults live with a mental health condition. However, Black and Hispanic Americans used mental health services at about one-half the rate of Caucasian Americans in the past year, and Asian Americans at about one-third the rate.

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21.4% of Black American adults live with a mental health condition. However, Black and Hispanic Americans used mental health services at about one-half the rate of Caucasian Americans in the past year, and Asian Americans at about one-third the rate.

What percentage of new mothers struggle with peripartum / postpartum depression?

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According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 8 moms develop peri/postpartum depression. And the rate grows for women of color, with 1 in 5 Black, Native American, and Asian moms experiencing postpartum depression.

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According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 8 moms develop peri/postpartum depression. And the rate grows for women of color, with 1 in 5 Black, Native American, and Asian moms experiencing postpartum depression.

Approximately how much does mental health cost the U.S. economy annually?

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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) conservatively estimates the total costs associated with “serious mental illness”, those disorders that are severely debilitating and affect about 6% of the adult population, to be in excess of $300 billion per year.

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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) conservatively estimates the total costs associated with “serious mental illness”, those disorders that are severely debilitating and affect about 6% of the adult population, to be in excess of $300 billion per year.

What state has the lowest reported percentage of people living with mental health conditions in 2024?

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According to 2024 statistics from Mental Health America, New York has the lowest prevalence of mental health conditions in the country, combined with higher access to care.

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According to 2024 statistics from Mental Health America, New York has the lowest prevalence of mental health conditions in the country, combined with higher access to care.

How many people with a mental health disorder indicate that they have been impacted by stigma?

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Four out of five people with a mental health condition report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labeled by their disorder, they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice, which leads to negative actions and discrimination.

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Four out of five people with a mental health condition report that they have experienced stigma. Stigma is a mark of disgrace that sets a person apart. When a person is labeled by their disorder, they are seen as part of a stereotyped group. Negative attitudes create prejudice, which leads to negative actions and discrimination.

Approximately how many children aged 3-17 in the U.S. experience a mental health disorder each year?

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According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, overall 20% of U.S. children aged 3 to 17 experience one or more of the common mental health disorders. A large multi-year study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that the prevalence of mental health conditions across U.S. children ranged from about 15% to 60%, increasing with the type (social, relational, or both) and number of risk factors children have faced.

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According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, overall 20% of U.S. children aged 3 to 17 experience one or more of the common mental health disorders. A large multi-year study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that the prevalence of mental health conditions across U.S. children ranged from about 15% to 60%, increasing with the type (social, relational, or both) and number of risk factors children have faced.

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