Ch. 18: Mental Health

Question 1

How many kids out of 5 would meet mental health disorders?

Answer 1

1

Question 2

About how many people between 14 and 24 people die by suicide in the US annually?

Answer 2

4700

Question 3

What age range is mental health most common?

Answer 3

18-25

Question 4

Some triggering events:

Answer 4

1. Lack of sleep
2. Death of a loved one
3. Abuse
4. Injury/illness
5. Family/relationship issues
6. Stress from work or school
7. Alcohol/drugs
8. Burnout
9. Bullying

Question 5

Some types of mental health disorders:

Answer 5

1. Anxiety
2. Mood
3. PTSD

Question 6

Define general anxiety:

Answer 6

difficulty controlling worry, it gets in the way of life and well-being

Question 7

S&S of Panic attacks:

Answer 7

Pounding heart, shortness of breath, sweating

Question 8

Types of anxiety disorders:

Answer 8

1. Stress

2. Panic attacks

Question 9

Anxiety SxS:

Answer 9

1. Powerless feeling
2. Rapid breathing
3. Sense of danger
4. Sweating
5. Trembling
6. Abnormal sleep schedule

Question 10

Define mood disorders:

Answer 10

Psychiatric condition, prolonged, pervasive

Question 11

What is major depressive disorder?

Answer 11

Extensive sadness

Question 12

Define post traumatic stress disorder:

Answer 12

“Psychologically traumatic” events

Question 13

4 mood altering substances:

Answer 13

1. Alcohol
2. Marijuana
3. Narcotics/opioids
4. Stimulants

Question 14

What is the 2nd leading cause of death for age group of 15 - 34 years?

Answer 14

Suicide

Question 15

Warning signs of suicide?

Answer 15

IS PATH WARM

Question 16

Notes to manage individuals:

Answer 16

1. Active listening
2. Nonverbal and verbal skills
3. Respect boundaries
4. Never agree to keep secrets