Callers With Mental Health Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
How many people suffer from mental health issues?
A
1 in 4
2
Q
What is a common mental health disorder?
A
Suffers that are aware they are experiencing extremes of normal emotions.
3
Q
What is a severe mental health condition ?
A
Where the symptoms affect the sufferers perception of reality meaning they are often unaware of their altered behaviours
4
Q
Give examples of common mental health disorders?
A
Depression
Generalised anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
PTSD
5
Q
Examples of severe mental health disorders?
A
Bipolar disorder
Dementia
Schizophrenia
6
Q
What are symptoms of mental health disorder ?
A
Difficult sleeping Low mood Low self esteem Mood swings Lack of energy
