Lessons 1-3

Question 1

Define and provide an example:

Physical Health

Answer 1

Taking care of your body to stay fit and healthy. Some examples include; getting enough sleep, drinking plenty of water, and participating in physical activities.

Question 2

Define and provide an example:

Emotional Health

Answer 2

Being able to understand and manage feelings to handle stress and enjoy life. Some examples include; practising mindfulness to feel calm and focused, practising breathing techniques, and taking lots of breaks.

Question 3

Define and provide an example:

Mental Health

Answer 3

The ability to think clearly, learn, remember and make decisions. Some examples include; Reading books to keep your mind active, learning new skills, and doing memory games.

Question 4

Define and provide an example:

Social Health

Answer 4

Building good relationships and being able to work well with others. Some examples include; Joining a team to make new friends, joining clubs such as sports and arts to make new friends, and talking to others in your school.

Question 5

Define and provide an example:

Spiritual Health

Answer 5

Finding purpose and meaning in life, relating to a person’s values and beliefs. An example is going to church.

Question 6

Define the term:

Mental Wellbeing

Answer 6

A state of mental wellbeing that enables people to cope with the stress of life.

Question 7

Define the term:

Wellbeing

Answer 7

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

Question 8

Provide examples of:

Benefits of good mental health

Answer 8

• improved physical health
• positive relationships
• increased productivity
• improved self-esteem
• reduced risk of mental health disorders

Question 9

Define and provide an example:

Positive self-talk

Answer 9

Positive self-talk are things that you say that make you feel good about yourself.

Question 10

Describe:

Anxiety

Answer 10

Anxiety is when anxious feelings don’t go away and may not have a clear cause

Question 11

Anxiety:

List any different types

Answer 11

• social anxiety disorder
• generalised anxiety disorder

Question 12

Anxiety:

Identify signs and symptoms

Answer 12

• feeling very worried or anxious most of the time
• finding it difficult to calm down, unable to control your anxious thoughts or worries
• feeling tired easily
• difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
• muscle tension
• sleep disturbances

Question 13

Anxiety:

Describe treatments

Answer 13

• Finding mental health support: talking to counsellors or finding a mental health professional
• Connecting with peer support.
• Learning anxiety management skills

Question 14

Describe:

Depression

Answer 14

Depression is when you feel sad or low for more than 2 weeks at a time.

Question 15

Depression:

List any different types

Answer 15

• major depression
• bipolar disorder
• persistent depressive disorder

Question 16

Depression:

Identify signs and symptoms

Answer 16

• withdrawing from friends and family
• trouble concentrating
• feeling overwhelmed, empty or numb
• thinking nothing good ever happens
• being constantly tired
• suicidal thoughts

Question 17

Depression:

Describe treatments

Answer 17

• finding mental health support
• seeking help from friends and family

Question 18

Describe:

Eating Disorders

Answer 18

Eating disorders are characterised as; eating behaviours, extreme concerns about food and your body

Question 19

ED:

List any different types

Answer 19

• binge eating
• bulimia
• anorexia
• restrictive food intake

Question 20

ED:

Identify signs and symptoms

Answer 20

• placing a high level of importance on food, body shape, weight, or size
• eating food in smaller or larger amounts
• having rules around food
• rapid weight loss or gain
• eating in private, activities to compensate for eating, such as excessive exercising, vomiting or use of laxatives
• feeling depressed, anxious, irritable or stressed, low self-esteem
• difficulties with expressing emotions
• using food to deal with emotions

Question 21

ED:

Describe treatments

Answer 21

• Cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E)
• Maudsley anorexia nervosa treatment for adults (MANTRA)
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Question 22

Describe:

PTSD

Answer 22

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can occur after experiencing a traumatic event.

Question 23

PTSD:

Identify signs and symptoms

Answer 23

• repetitive memories (or flashbacks) that are hard to control and intrude into everyday life
• nightmares
• extreme distress caused by reminders of the trauma
• physical symptoms such as a racing heartbeat, difficulty breathing, sweating
• panic attacks when reminded of the trauma

Question 24

Schizophrenia:

List any different types

Answer 24

Psychosis

Question 24

PTSD:

Describe treatments

Answer 24

PTSD can be treated with psychological therapies and sometimes medicines.

Question 25

Schizophrenia:

Identify signs and symptoms

Answer 25

• Hallucinations, delusions, confused thinking
• ‘negative’ symptoms such as low motivation
• difficulties with memory or attention
• fewer expressed emotions

Question 25

Schizophrenia:

Describe treatments

Answer 25

Treatment should be under the care of a psychiatrist. Antipsychotic medicines, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).

Question 25

Describe:

Schizophrenia

Answer 25

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that causes someone to have an altered experience of reality.

Question 26

Describe:

ADHD

Answer 26

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a persistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity or impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.

Question 27

ADHD:

Identify signs and symptoms

Answer 27

• trouble focusing or concentrating
• forgetfulness with completing tasks
• easily distracted
• trouble sitting still
• interrupting others

Question 28

ADHD:

Describe treatments

Answer 28

• Medications - stimulant and nonstimulant drugs, therapeutic treatments.
• Psychotherapy - behaviour therapy, social skills training, support groups, parenting skills training.
• Behavioral interventions - organization scheduling, organisers, positive reinforcement

Question 29

Causes of mental illness

Answer 29

• trauma/abuse
• cronic stress
• substance abuse
• loneliness/isolation
• loss/greif

Question 30

Define and provide examples:

Stigma

Answer 30

Stigma in mental illness happens when someone has an unfair attitude or belief about a person with mental health challenges. Examples of mental illness stigma include when people make comments such as, “You’re crazy,” “She’s schizophrenic,” or, “You can’t be depressed; you’re so happy”.