Health Test Flashcards
A mental or emotional condition so severe it interferes with daily functioning is called ____.
Mental illness
Generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias are all examples of _____ disorders.
Anxiety
List three common mood disorders.
Major Depressive, SAD, Bipolar
People with seasonal affective disorder face depression in the spring and summer when there is more natural sunlight. True/False
False
What are three types of therapy to help treat mental illness?
Family, Support Groups, and One on One
Who can prescribe mental health medications?
Health Care Professional
Inpatient treatment is necessary when people are at serious risk of harming themselves or others.
True
What could happen if a mental illness remains untreated?
Commit Suicide
How do social stigmas affect people with mental illness?
Avoid seeking healthcare
Suicide ______ is the term that describes how exposure to a suicide or suicide attempt may influence others to attempt suicide.
Contagion
Most people who attempt suicide rarely show warning signs about their intentions. True or False.
False
Give an example of a way someone could provide help for a survivor who loses a loved one to suicide.
Be physically and emotionally present with them.
