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Mental Health First Aid Prep

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Q1. Which definition best describes mental health according to the World Health Organization?
  • A.  The complete absence of any diagnosed psychiatric condition
  • B.  A state of wellbeing in which a person can cope with normal stresses, work productively and contribute to their community
  • C.  The ability to avoid all forms of stress or sadness
  • D.  A fixed trait that does not change across a persons lifetime
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✓ Answer: B. A state of wellbeing in which a person can cope with normal stresses, work productively and contribute to their community
The WHO defines mental health as a state of wellbeing where a person realises their own abilities, copes with normal life stresses, works productively and contributes to their community. It is not simply the absence of illness.
Q2. Which of the following is a recognised physical (somatic) symptom that can accompany depression, often overlooked as purely psychological?
  • A.  Chronic fatigue and unexplained aches with no clear medical cause
  • B.  A specific phobia of enclosed spaces
  • C.  Repetitive checking behaviours such as re-checking locks
  • D.  Flashbacks triggered by reminders of a traumatic event
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✓ Answer: A. Chronic fatigue and unexplained aches with no clear medical cause
Depression frequently presents with somatic symptoms such as fatigue, unexplained pain, and slowed movement, which can mask the underlying mood disorder, especially in some cultures and older adults. Specific phobias, checking compulsions, and trauma flashbacks belong to distinct diagnostic categories rather than being core features of depression.
Q3. A person who has previously attempted suicide tells a first aider they feel fine now and do not need any more support. What is the most appropriate consideration?
  • A.  A previous attempt is a significant risk factor, so ongoing check-ins and encouragement of professional support remain important
  • B.  Since they say they feel fine, no further action or follow-up is needed
  • C.  Their history should be disregarded once they express improvement
  • D.  They should be told they are exaggerating past events
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✓ Answer: A. A previous attempt is a significant risk factor, so ongoing check-ins and encouragement of professional support remain important
A prior suicide attempt is one of the strongest predictors of future risk, so reassurance of feeling 'fine' should not lead to complacency; continued gentle support and encouragement toward professional help remains appropriate. Dismissing the history ignores well-established risk data. Accusing them of exaggerating is both inaccurate and harmful to the relationship of trust.
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Understanding mental health · 35
Common conditions — anxiety & depression · 36
Crisis situations & risk · 37
The ALGEE action plan · 35
Supporting recovery & self-care · 37
Stigma, workplace & signposting · 35
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The exam has 25 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 25-question format so your practice matches the real thing.
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You need 18 out of 25 correct to pass, which is about 72%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.
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The test is timed at 30 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
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