General Quiz
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Oral Contraceptives, such as the birth control pill prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Please select an answer.Oral Contraceptives, such as the birth control pill prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
The answer is false. You answered it correctly!incorrectly!Kidshealth.org explains that the birth control pill is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy when used properly 100% of the time. However, the pill does NOT prevent any type of STD. All sexually active teens should always use a condom.
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As of 2021, the new national helpline for mental health crisis in youth is 988.
Please select an answer.As of 2021, the new national helpline for mental health crisis in youth is 988.
The answer is true. You answered it correctly!incorrectly!988 is the U.S. National Crisis Helpline to make it easy to remember and quick to dial if someone needs it!
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Washing your hands can prevent spreading or catching germs and colds
Please select an answer.Washing your hands can prevent spreading or catching germs and colds
The answer is true. You answered it correctly!incorrectly!Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is key. Make sure to scrub between your fingers, under your fingernails, and all the surfaces on your hand.
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Teens only need 6 or 7 hours of sleep each night.
Please select an answer.Teens only need 6 or 7 hours of sleep each night.
The answer is false. You answered it correctly!incorrectly!In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, teens should be getting 8-10 hours of sleep each night. Skipping sleep can cause both short and long-term effects. It can cause moodiness, poor grades in school, and puts you at an increased risk for getting sick. A recent study showed that only 15% of teens are getting enough sleep. Yikes!
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Social media does not affect the mental health, self-esteem, or body image of teens.
Please select an answer.Social media does not affect the mental health, self-esteem, or body image of teens.
The answer is false. You answered it correctly!incorrectly!According to the ‘Dove Self-Esteem Project’ of 2023, 9 in 10 children and adolescents ages 10 to 17 are exposed to toxic beauty content on social media and 1 in 2 say that this has an impact on their mental health.
