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True & False Assessment
Do You Know the Answers to These Five Questions?
1. A heart attack is a symptom of serious heart disease just as hearing voices,
having disorganized thought patterns, withdrawing from social activities, or feeling
out of control are common symptoms of mental illness.
2. People who have had a period of psychosis do not remember what people have said
to them while in psychosis.
3. The percentage of violent behavior displayed by people diagnosed with mental illness
is higher than that of the general population.
4. A majority of all diagnosable, treatable mental illness goes untreated because
the stigma of mental illness can be more challenging than the illness itself.
5. People with a mental illness can lead productive, fulfilling lives while in periods
of recovery from their illnesses.
Carol A. Kivler
Courageous Recovery
"Changing the face of mental illness"
33 Traditions Way, Suite 101
Lawrence, NJ 08648
(609) 882-8988
carol@CourageousRecovery.com
www.CourageousRecovery.com
A Division of Kivler Communications
www.kivlercommunications.com
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