Correct response rate of Mental Health Knowledge Questionnaire (N=2052)
| Item | Question [correct response] | Per cent |
|---|---|---|
| 16 True–false questions | ||
| 11 | Positive attitudes, good interpersonal relationships and a healthy life style can help maintain mental health [true] | 94.15 |
| 5 | Components of mental health include normal intelligence, stable mood, a positive attitude, quality interpersonal relationships and adaptability [true] | 87.87 |
| 1 | Mental health is a component of health [true] | 87.23 |
| 7 | Psychological or psychiatric services should be sought if one suspects the presence of psychological problems or a mental disorder [true] | 86.01 |
| 16 | Mental problems or disorders may occur when an individual is under psychological stress or facing major life events (eg, death of family members) [true] | 79.68 |
| 8 | Psychological problems can occur at almost any age [true] | 78.65 |
| 3 | Many people have mental problems but do not realise it [true] | 76.27 |
| 15 | Individuals with a bad temperament are more likely to have mental problems [true] | 74.12 |
| 13 | Psychological problems in adolescents do not influence academic grades [false] | 72.86 |
| 12 | Individuals with a family history of mental disorders are at a higher risk for psychological problems and mental disorders [true] | 63.99 |
| 6 | Most mental disorders cannot be cured [false] | 54.04 |
| 10 | Even for severe mental disorders (eg, schizophrenia), medications should be taken for a given period of time only; there is no need to take them for a long time [false] | 48.15 |
| 14 | Middle-aged or elderly individuals are unlikely to develop psychological problems and mental disorders [false] | 46.73 |
| 9 | Mental disorders and psychological problems cannot be prevented [false] | 41.81 |
| 4 | All mental disorders are caused by external stressors [false] | 27.34 |
| 2 | Mental disorders are caused by incorrect thinking [false] | 23.59 |
| 4 Mental health promotion activities | ||
| 18 | Have you heard about the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking? [true] | 56.77 |
| 17 | Have you heard about International Mental Health Day? [true] | 24.46 |
| 20 | Have you heard about World Sleep Day? [true] | 20.27 |
| 19 | Have you heard about the International Suicide Prevention Day? [true] | 18.71 |