MHFA Study Guides UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Mental Health First Aid - CORRECT ANSWER - Help offered to a person developing a
mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
It is given until the appropriate treatment and support have been received or crisis has been
resolved
Mental Illness - CORRECT ANSWER - A diagnosable illness that affects a person's
thinking, emotional state, and behavior
It can disrupts the person's ability to work, carry out daily activities, and engage in satisfying
relationships
3 most common mental disorders in adults - CORRECT ANSWER - Anxiety 18.1%
Substance Use Disorder 8.1%
Major Depressive Disorder 6.8%
Anxiety Disorders vs. normal anxiety and stress - CORRECT ANSWER - Anxiety
disorders are more severe and can cause impairments in daily life
ALGEE - CORRECT ANSWER - A - assess for risk of suicide or harm L - listen
nonjudgmentally
G - give reassurance and information
E - encourage appropriate professional help
E - encourage self-help and other support strategies
3 Warning Signs of Suicide from MHFA text - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Threatening to
harm or kill themselves
2. Talking/writing about death or suicide
3. Expressing hopelessness
, If you are concerned about a person who seems depressed, you should not directly ask them if
they are thinking of committing suicide because it could put the idea into their head - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
More women attempt suicide than men - CORRECT ANSWER - True
People who talk about suicide don't usually attempt suicide - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Five questions to ask a person if you think they might be suicidal - CORRECT ANSWER -
1. Are you thinking about committing suicide?
2. Do you have a plan?
3. Have you decided how you were going to kill yourself?
4. Have you decided when you were going to do it?
5. Have you started collecting the things you need to carry out your plan?
Why is breathing into a paper bag no longer considered a good way to treat a panic attack? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. One may not be available
2. The person may be having a heart attack and need oxygen, paper bag produces CO2
3. May cause embarrassment and produce more anxiety
4 self-help strategies that have scientific evidence for anxiety disorders - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Relaxation training
2. Exercise
3. Self-help books based on CBT
4. Meditation
Resources for anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER - Panic Attack: Anthony and McCabe: 10
simple solutions to panic: how to overcome panic attacks, calm physical symptoms, and reclaim
your life
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Mental Health First Aid - CORRECT ANSWER - Help offered to a person developing a
mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.
It is given until the appropriate treatment and support have been received or crisis has been
resolved
Mental Illness - CORRECT ANSWER - A diagnosable illness that affects a person's
thinking, emotional state, and behavior
It can disrupts the person's ability to work, carry out daily activities, and engage in satisfying
relationships
3 most common mental disorders in adults - CORRECT ANSWER - Anxiety 18.1%
Substance Use Disorder 8.1%
Major Depressive Disorder 6.8%
Anxiety Disorders vs. normal anxiety and stress - CORRECT ANSWER - Anxiety
disorders are more severe and can cause impairments in daily life
ALGEE - CORRECT ANSWER - A - assess for risk of suicide or harm L - listen
nonjudgmentally
G - give reassurance and information
E - encourage appropriate professional help
E - encourage self-help and other support strategies
3 Warning Signs of Suicide from MHFA text - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Threatening to
harm or kill themselves
2. Talking/writing about death or suicide
3. Expressing hopelessness
, If you are concerned about a person who seems depressed, you should not directly ask them if
they are thinking of committing suicide because it could put the idea into their head - CORRECT
ANSWER - False
More women attempt suicide than men - CORRECT ANSWER - True
People who talk about suicide don't usually attempt suicide - CORRECT ANSWER - False
Five questions to ask a person if you think they might be suicidal - CORRECT ANSWER -
1. Are you thinking about committing suicide?
2. Do you have a plan?
3. Have you decided how you were going to kill yourself?
4. Have you decided when you were going to do it?
5. Have you started collecting the things you need to carry out your plan?
Why is breathing into a paper bag no longer considered a good way to treat a panic attack? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. One may not be available
2. The person may be having a heart attack and need oxygen, paper bag produces CO2
3. May cause embarrassment and produce more anxiety
4 self-help strategies that have scientific evidence for anxiety disorders - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Relaxation training
2. Exercise
3. Self-help books based on CBT
4. Meditation
Resources for anxiety - CORRECT ANSWER - Panic Attack: Anthony and McCabe: 10
simple solutions to panic: how to overcome panic attacks, calm physical symptoms, and reclaim
your life
