Unit 1: Introduction to Mental Stigmas in the Asian American Community

End of Unit Exam

Name: _______
Date: ________

True or False?

1.) Asian Americans are less likely than whites to mention their mental health.
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answer: true

2.) Hispanics use mental health services the most.

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answer: false (white people do)

3.) It is common to discuss mental health issues in asian culture.

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answer: false ( it is not)

4.) Suicide is considered the 8th leading cause of death for Asian Americans.
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answer: true

5.) One of the main reasons why they do not seek treatment is because they do not want to shame
themselves, their family, or their community.
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answer: true

6.) Showing compassion and empathy for people is not a way to combat the stigma
answer: false (it is a great way)

7.) Asian American population is the fastest growing ethic or racial group in the US, increasing
72% between 2000-2015.
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answer: true
8.) Stigmas that associate mental illness with disability are the largest barrier to Asian Americans
accessing mental healthcare.
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-answer: true

9.) The model minority myth does not place pressure on those within this group to meet these
expectations.
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-answer: false (they do place pressure)

10.) There may not be enough culturally appropriate resources so it is not discussed.
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-answer: true