Take The StigmaFree Quiz
Record your answers from the questions and learn about the results to see if you are affected by stigma.
Record your answers from the questions and learn about the results to see if you are affected by stigma.
Before taking a look at the results, take the quiz to see if you might be affected by stigma. Learn about why stigma affects mental health and getting help.
Answers:
Question 1
Question 1
"I think people with mental illness..."
- Need to snap out of it.
- Did something wrong to cause it.
- Need our love and support. (Correct)
- Are sometimes faking it.
- Use respectful language to talk about mental health conditions.
- Challenge misconceptions when you see or hear them.
- See the person, not the condition.
- Offer support if you think someone is having trouble.
Question 2
Which one of the following is a myth about stigma?
- It makes people feel alienated or feel "less than."
- It's not really a big problem for people with mental health conditions. (Correct)
- It prevents people from seeking help for symptoms.
- It makes people fear judgement if they share their story.
Question 3
If someone in your family is diagnosed with a mental illness, you should:
- Treat them differently than you used to.
- Distance yourself from them.
- Feel sorry for them.
- Listen to them and show support. (Correct)
- Learn as much as possible about mental health and your family member's condition.
- Show interest in your family member's treatment plan.
- Encourage your family member to follow the treatment plan.
- Strive for an atmosphere of cooperation within the family.
- Listen carefully.
Did You Miss Any Answers?
If you had more than a few wrong answers you may have misinformation about mental illness or reactions to negative stereotypes. Stigma of mental illness and those who live with it can affect us in many different ways. One way to help is to promise to be mindful and adjust your thinking in the future. You can make the promise below and take the pledge to be Stigmafree.
"I promise to change my behavior to support everyone affected by mental health conditions. I will listen more and judge less. I won’t use harmful words that prevent people from seeking help. I will be an ally to friends, family and coworkers."