MHFA Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
Which of the following is true about the ALGEE action plan? - ANSWER✔✔-First
Aiders do not need to use every step of the action plan if they are not called for in the
circumstances.
Which of the following may be an early indicator that a child or youth is experiencing a
mental health or substance use challenge? - ANSWER✔✔-Difficulty remaining focused
and maintaining concentration across a variety of tasks and settings.
The most common protective factor for youth resilience is: - ANSWER✔✔-At least one
relationship with a supportive adult.
Which of the following actions are within the scope of a first aider? - ANSWER✔✔-
Listening nonjudgmentally to a person with a mental health or substance use challenge.
How can a first aider cope with feelings or discomfort or frustration associated with
providing first aid? - ANSWER✔✔-Establishing a self-care plan before providing first
aid to cope with any feelings that may arise after the First Aid event.
, True or false? Even when a student is receiving psychiatric or psychological services
outside of the school after a suicide attempt, it's important that the school stay involved
in that student's recovery. - ANSWER✔✔-True
What factor associated with 'coming out' has been linked to serious health and mental
health problems for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT+) young people? -
ANSWER✔✔-lack of family acceptance
True or false? Risk factors and warning signs for suicide are essentially the same things.
- ANSWER✔✔-False
What are the three steps in the intervention process for faculty and staff? -
ANSWER✔✔-Observe, Identify, Refer
True or false? Exposure to the death or suicide of someone known personally or in the
media adds to the risk of suicide FOR YOUTH. - ANSWER✔✔-True
Which of the following is the most significant protective factor for youth? -
ANSWER✔✔-Contact with a caring adult
True or false? When you notice a warning sign in a student, the most helpful plan of
action is "watchful waiting". - ANSWER✔✔-False
A school is interested in becoming a 'competent community' for youth suicide
prevention. What should its first step be? - ANSWER✔✔-Train all staff in how to
identify and talk with an at-risk student
Answers
Which of the following is true about the ALGEE action plan? - ANSWER✔✔-First
Aiders do not need to use every step of the action plan if they are not called for in the
circumstances.
Which of the following may be an early indicator that a child or youth is experiencing a
mental health or substance use challenge? - ANSWER✔✔-Difficulty remaining focused
and maintaining concentration across a variety of tasks and settings.
The most common protective factor for youth resilience is: - ANSWER✔✔-At least one
relationship with a supportive adult.
Which of the following actions are within the scope of a first aider? - ANSWER✔✔-
Listening nonjudgmentally to a person with a mental health or substance use challenge.
How can a first aider cope with feelings or discomfort or frustration associated with
providing first aid? - ANSWER✔✔-Establishing a self-care plan before providing first
aid to cope with any feelings that may arise after the First Aid event.
, True or false? Even when a student is receiving psychiatric or psychological services
outside of the school after a suicide attempt, it's important that the school stay involved
in that student's recovery. - ANSWER✔✔-True
What factor associated with 'coming out' has been linked to serious health and mental
health problems for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT+) young people? -
ANSWER✔✔-lack of family acceptance
True or false? Risk factors and warning signs for suicide are essentially the same things.
- ANSWER✔✔-False
What are the three steps in the intervention process for faculty and staff? -
ANSWER✔✔-Observe, Identify, Refer
True or false? Exposure to the death or suicide of someone known personally or in the
media adds to the risk of suicide FOR YOUTH. - ANSWER✔✔-True
Which of the following is the most significant protective factor for youth? -
ANSWER✔✔-Contact with a caring adult
True or false? When you notice a warning sign in a student, the most helpful plan of
action is "watchful waiting". - ANSWER✔✔-False
A school is interested in becoming a 'competent community' for youth suicide
prevention. What should its first step be? - ANSWER✔✔-Train all staff in how to
identify and talk with an at-risk student
