Mental Health

Question 1

What is mental health

Answer 1

A state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stress of life, can work productively and is able to contribute to his or her community

Question 2

What does ABATOMI stand for 

Answer 2

Appearance
Behaviour
Affect and mood
Thought and perception
Orientation
Memory
Insight

Question 3

Therapeutic interventions

Answer 3

Anti-depressants
Cognitive therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy
Physiotherapy

Question 4

Section 8A

Answer 4

1. application for assessment for a person who may be mentally disordered
   2.An application is to the director of area mental health services
2. Must have seen person of concern within three days before application

Question 5

Define mental illness

Answer 5

Significant impairment and thinking, function, cognitive abilities and emotional well-being

Question 6

Factors that affect mental health

Answer 6

Childhood abuse, trauma or neglect
Social isolation or loneliness
Poverty or debt
Losing someone close to you
Severe or long-term stress

Question 7

What are some mental health conditions

Answer 7

Depression
Anxiety disorder
Bipolar
Schizophrenia
Eating disorders
PTSD