Mental Health Matching Worksheet - WordMint - Free Printable

Let's solve this Mental Health Matching worksheet step by step. We'll match each question on the left with the correct answer from the list on the right (A–N). I’ll provide explanations for each to help you understand why each answer is correct.

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Matching Answers & Explanations

1. What percentage of American adults live with schizophrenia?
→ J. 1.1%
✔ *Explanation:* According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 1.1% of U.S. adults have schizophrenia.

2. What percentage of American adults live with bipolar disorder?
→ K. 2.6%
✔ *Explanation:* Approximately 2.6% of U.S. adults have bipolar disorder, based on data from NIMH.

3. What percentage of American adults live with depression?
→ H. 18.1%
✔ *Explanation:* Around 18.1% of U.S. adults experience depression annually (data from NIMH and CDC).

4. What percentage of American adults live with anxiety?
→ L. 6.9%
✔ *Explanation:* About 6.9% of U.S. adults have an anxiety disorder in a given year. Note: This is a common statistic, though some sources may cite higher numbers for lifetime prevalence.

5. The leading cause of disability worldwide
→ G. Depression
✔ *Explanation:* The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies depression as the leading cause of disability globally.

6. Leading cause of death in the US
→ B. Suicide ✘ Wait — this is incorrect.
→ Actually, Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S., not suicide.
But among the options, B. Suicide is listed, but it’s not the leading cause.
However, if we assume the question is asking about mental health-related causes, or perhaps there’s a typo, let’s double-check.

🚩 Correction: The leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease, which is not listed.
But suicide is a significant cause of death, especially among younger populations.
However, since "Suicide" is listed as option B, and it's not the leading cause, this might be a trick or error.

Let’s look at question 8 and 9 for context.

7. The amount of Americans that have co-occurring mental health & addiction
→ A. 10.2 million
✔ *Explanation:* About 10.2 million U.S. adults have both a mental illness and a substance use disorder (SAMHSA data).

8. 1 person dies every ____ seconds by suicide
→ F. 40
✔ *Explanation:* On average, 1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds globally. In the U.S., it's approximately every 11 minutes, but the global figure often cited is "every 40 seconds." So F is likely intended here.

9. Almost ______ people die by suicide each year
→ I. 800,000
✔ *Explanation:* Globally, about 800,000 people die by suicide each year (WHO). In the U.S., around 48,000 annually, but 800,000 is the global number. Since this matches the scale of the answer choice, it's likely referring to global suicide deaths.

10. Number of American adults with mental illness
→ N. 44 million
✔ *Explanation:* About 44 million U.S. adults (nearly 1 in 5) live with a mental illness (NAMI data).

11. The best treatment outcome is a combination of ________________
→ C. Medication and therapy
✔ *Explanation:* Research shows that combining medication and therapy often leads to the best outcomes for many mental health conditions.

12. Therapy focuses on some things including ________________
→ M. Behaviors and thoughts
✔ *Explanation:* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a common form of therapy, targets behaviors and thoughts to improve mental health.

13. Commonly used to address depression
→ E. Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil
✔ *Explanation:* These are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), commonly prescribed for depression.

14. Commonly used to address anxiety
→ D. Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan
✔ *Explanation:* These are benzodiazepines, frequently prescribed for anxiety disorders (though with caution due to dependence risk).

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✔ Final Matched Answers:

| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1 | J. 1.1% |
| 2 | K. 2.6% |
| 3 | H. 18.1% |
| 4 | L. 6.9% |
| 5 | G. Depression |
| 6 | Wait – issue here! |

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⚠️ Problem with Question 6:

> 6. Leading cause of death in the US
> Options: A–N, including B. Suicide

✘ Incorrect: The leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease, not suicide.
But suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. (CDC data).

So unless the question meant “leading cause of death among young adults” or “mental health-related,” B. Suicide is not correct.

However, since no other option fits, and “Suicide” is listed, it's possible the question has a typo or misphrasing.

Alternatively, maybe the intent was to say:

> "One of the leading causes of death among young people" — then suicide would be accurate.

But as written, Question 6 is flawed.

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✔ Corrected Matching List (Assuming Minor Errors):

| Q# | Answer | Reason |
|----|--------|--------|
| 1 | J | Schizophrenia: ~1.1% |
| 2 | K | Bipolar: ~2.6% |
| 3 | H | Depression: ~18.1% |
| 4 | L | Anxiety: ~6.9% |
| 5 | G | Depression = top cause of disability globally |
| 6 | ✘ Not valid | Should be "Heart disease", not listed |
| 7 | A | Co-occurring: ~10.2 million |
| 8 | F | 1 person every 40 seconds (global avg) |
| 9 | I | ~800,000 global suicide deaths/year |
| 10 | N | 44 million U.S. adults with mental illness |
| 11 | C | Best treatment: medication + therapy |
| 12 | M | Therapy targets behaviors and thoughts |
| 13 | E | SSRIs for depression |
| 14 | D | Benzodiazepines for anxiety |

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✔ Final Answer Key (Best Possible Matches):

1. J
2. K
3. H
4. L
5. G
6. B *(Note: Incorrect, but only option available — possibly a mistake)*
7. A
8. F
9. I
10. N
11. C
12. M
13. E
14. D

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📝 Summary:

This worksheet tests knowledge of mental health statistics and treatments in the U.S. and globally. Most answers align well with NIMH, WHO, and SAMHSA data.

⚠️ Important Note: Question 6 is factually incorrect. The leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease, not suicide. If this is a classroom activity, consider clarifying that point.

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