MHFA test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the definition of Mental Health First Aid and how long is it given? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Help offered to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing
a mental health crisis, given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the
crisis resolves
What is the definition of mental disorders as described in the MHFA text? What abilities are
often disrupted by a mental disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mental disorders are
diagnosable illnesses that affect a persons thinking, emotional state, and behavior. They disrupt a
persons ability to work, carry out daily activities, and engage in satisfying relationships
What are the three most common mental disorders experienced by adults in the United States? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and substance use
disorder
How do anxiety disorders differ from normal stress and anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The symptoms of an anxiety disorder are more severe and can cause impairment in daily life
ALGEE - CORRECT ANSWER - Assess for risk of suicide or harm
Listen non-judgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Identify 3 warning signs of suicide from those listed in the MHFA text. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Threatening to hurt or kill ones self; talking, writing, or posting on social
media about death, dying, or suicide, feeling hopeless
There are five important questions to ask a person if you think they may be suicidal. List all five.
- CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Are you thinking of killing yourself?
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the definition of Mental Health First Aid and how long is it given? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Help offered to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing
a mental health crisis, given until appropriate treatment and support are received or until the
crisis resolves
What is the definition of mental disorders as described in the MHFA text? What abilities are
often disrupted by a mental disorder? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mental disorders are
diagnosable illnesses that affect a persons thinking, emotional state, and behavior. They disrupt a
persons ability to work, carry out daily activities, and engage in satisfying relationships
What are the three most common mental disorders experienced by adults in the United States? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and substance use
disorder
How do anxiety disorders differ from normal stress and anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The symptoms of an anxiety disorder are more severe and can cause impairment in daily life
ALGEE - CORRECT ANSWER - Assess for risk of suicide or harm
Listen non-judgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage appropriate professional help
Encourage self-help and other support strategies
Identify 3 warning signs of suicide from those listed in the MHFA text. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Threatening to hurt or kill ones self; talking, writing, or posting on social
media about death, dying, or suicide, feeling hopeless
There are five important questions to ask a person if you think they may be suicidal. List all five.
- CORRECT ANSWER - 1) Are you thinking of killing yourself?
