Half yearly exam prep

Question 1

What are the main components of health

Answer 1

Social
Mental 
Physical
Spiritual 
Cognitive

Question 2

What is a definition of HEALTH

Answer 2

the state of being free from illness or injury.

Question 3

what is mental health

Answer 3

a person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.

Question 4

List some Mental Illness

Answer 4

Eating disorders: anorexia/ bulimia,
Psychotic disorders: schizophrenia
Personality disorder:
anxiety, depression,
PTSD

Question 5

Describe possible causes of Mental Illness. (cause and effect)

Answer 5

Your genes and family history.
Stress or a history of abuse
Childhood trauma
Biological factors such as chemical imbalances in the brain.
A traumatic brain injury.
A mother’s exposure to viruses or toxic chemicals while pregnant.

Question 6

What causes mental stress for Young People?

Answer 6

Stress in school, relationship issues, life changes (moving houses), fear of future, abuse, society

Question 7

Explain what depression is

Answer 7

The constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest, which stops you from doing your normal activities.
Different types of depression with different symptoms (minor to severe).

Question 8

Identify what some signs of depression might be?

Answer 8

Change in behaviour: never goes out, stays in bed, unable to concentrate, drinking alcohol
Feeling: overwhelmed, rush of sadness, lacking confidence, frustrated
Physical: Sleep problems, headaches/ muscle aches, loss or change in appetite

Question 9

Explain what anxiety is

Answer 9

a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Question 10

Identify some signs and symptoms of Anxiety

Answer 10

feeling nervous or tense, 
sense of danger and panic, 
loneliness, 
feeling weak or tired, 
trouble concentrating

Question 11

Name some Eating Disorders

Answer 11

Anorexia nervosa, 
bulimia nervosa, 
binge eating, 
pica (eating ice, dirt etc...), 
rumination disorder (gags it out), 
restrictive food intake disorder

Question 12

Identify signs a friend might be suffering from an Eating Disorder

Answer 12

avoiding food and eating, 
extreme dieting rules, 
tiredness or lack of energy, 
checking calorie count on foods/ calorie counting
exercising excessively

Question 13

Describe reasons why some young people suffer from Eating disorders.

Answer 13

Stress-related to jobs, 
money,
life events
anxiety 
society standards
insecurity

Question 14

Identify an organisation that helps young people with Mental illness and describe how it aims to help

Answer 14

Black dog institute,
Kids Helpline,
Beyond Blue

Question 15

Define STIGMA

Answer 15

Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness.

Question 16

How many Australians suffer from Mental Health issues

Answer 16

1 in 5 people

Question 17

Outline coping strategies that can help young people cope in stressful situations

Answer 17

Reading, 
listening to music, 
excising, 
talk to a trusted adult (parent/ gradian), 
talking to teacher/ school psychologist

Question 18

Why is goal setting important?

Answer 18

Setting goals helps trigger new behaviours,
helps guides your focus
helps you sustain that momentum in life

Question 19

What does the SMART acronym stand for in relation to goal setting?

Answer 19

Specific
Measurable 
Achievable
Realistic
Timely

Question 20

What is resilience and how can it help protect young people from Metal Health issues?

Answer 20

Resilience is a protective factor against psychological distress in adverse situations involving loss or trauma.
It can help in the management of stress levels and depressive symptoms.
Psychological resilience refers to the mental fortitude to handle challenges and adversity.