Practice Questions for Chapter 6: Poverty, Addictions, and Mental Health

Chapter 6: Poverty, Addictions, and Mental Health

1. What is the relationship between poverty and mental health?
   a) Poverty has no impact on mental health
   b) Poverty can contribute to mental health challenges
   c) Mental health issues cause poverty
   d) There is no correlation between poverty and mental health
2. True or False: Substance abuse can be a coping mechanism for individuals facing mental health challenges.
   a) True
   b) False
3. Which of the following is a common barrier to accessing mental health services?
   a) High cost of services
   b) Stigma associated with seeking help
   c) Lack of availability of services
   d) All of the above
4. True or False: Individuals with mental health challenges are more likely to experience homelessness.
   a) True
   b) False
5. What is a common misconception about individuals with substance use disorders?
   a) They are always homeless
   b) They choose to be addicted
   c) They cannot recover
   d) All of the above
6. True or False: Mental health issues are only prevalent in certain socioeconomic groups.
   a) True
   b) False
7. Which of the following is an effective strategy for supporting individuals with mental health challenges?
   a) Providing financial assistance
   b) Offering emotional support and understanding
   c) Avoiding the individual
   d) None of the above
8. True or False: Addiction is solely a personal failure.
   a) True
   b) False
9. What role do community support workers play in addressing mental health and addiction issues?
   a) Diagnosing mental health disorders
   b) Providing medical treatment
   c) Offering support and connecting individuals to resources
   d) None of the above
10. True or False: Mental health challenges can effect anyone, regardless of their background.
    a) True
    b) False
11. Which of the following is a sign that someone may be struggling with mental health issues?
    a) Withdrawal from social activities
    b) Changes in sleep or appetite
    c) Increased substance use
    d) All of the above
12. True or False: Substance use disorders are always accompanied by mental health issues.
    a) True
    b) False
13. What is the first step in supporting someone with a substance use disorder?
    a) Confronting them about their behaviour
    b) Offering judgment and criticism
    c) Listening and providing non-judgmental support
    d) Ignoring the issue
14. True or False: Recovery from addiction is not possible.
    a) True
    b) False
15. Which of the following is a resource that community support workers can connect individuals to for mental health support?
    a) Crisis helplines
    b) Support groups
    c) Therapists and counsellors
    d) All of the above