‘see me’ tea break quiz
1) You have to have the right answers, and know exactly what you are talking about, to be able to support someone with a mental health problem?
False
What you do makes a difference. Support helps recpvery from mental health problems and removes the stigma. Every time.
2) In a recent poll on our facebook page what percentage of people said that telling their employer about their mental health problem would affect their chances of promotion?
47%
(26% maybe; 26% no)
3) People with mental health problems can and do recover.
True
This is often a misconception, but people do recover from mental health problems. However, recovery is a journey and it is different for everyone.
4) According to the results of our Hear Me 2 survey (2009) what percentage of participants said that their mental health had improved in the last year?
51%
(31% said it ‘Stayed the same’; 18% said it got ‘Worse’).
5) According to results from the Speakers Bureau Evaluation what percentage of people said they would support a friend or family member with mental health problems?
98%
6) In our Hear Me 2 survey (2009) what percentage of participants said they had personally experienced stigma in the last 5 years because of their mental health problem?
58%
(15% said they ‘Didn’t know’; 26% said ‘No’).
7) In this same survey, where do you think most people said they experience stigma?
Friends and Family (47%)
(37% said ‘Employment’; 21% ‘Mental health services & other health services’; 17% ‘Local community’).
8) In our Speakers Bureau Evaluation what percentage of people agreed with the statement “It is possible to have a mental health problem and enjoy a happy life”?
86%
(11% said they were ‘Not sure’; 3% said ‘No’).
9) From the same evaluation, what percentage of people thought “only certain types of people experience mental health problems”?
2%
(14% said they were ‘Not sure’; 84% ‘Disagreed’ with the statement)
10) Which of the following celebrities have spoken out about their mental ill-health?
All of the above
11) Stigma is;
societal prejudice that can prevent people in need from speaking out or seeking help
How did your group do? Remember, we all have mental health, just like physical health, so look after yourself and those around you.