Answers for quiz questions:

1. No. Many mistaken beliefs are held about mental illness and this is one of them. Mental illnesses are brain disorders and not the fault of the person who has one.

2. Yes. Current studies show both biological and genetic links to illnesses such as bipolar disorder.

3. No. At this writing, parity or equal coverage for mental health disorders as compared to other physical illnesses does not exist. Because of this inequity, people with certain brain disorders are discriminated against.

4. No. Another common myth. People who have a mental illness and are receiving treatment are no more likely to be violent than anyone else. In fact, people with a mental health problem are more likely to be the victims of crime.

5. No. Studies show that recovery rates for depression are better than common practices for heart disease such as angioplasty. People affected with all kinds of mental health problems can and do recover.