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Mental health Flashcards

1
Q

what are the 3 keys to QOL

A
  1. good health
  2. meaningful life
  3. enough money
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2
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Does physical decline cause poor mental health

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no, mental health is independent of physical and cognitive decline

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3
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what are the 2 main risk factors of poor MH in old age

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lifestyle changes and elder abuse

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4
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Which are not lifestyle changes that affect MH
- nutrition and sleep
- retirement and bereavement
- chronic conditions and loss of function
- socioeconomic status
- social isolation

A
  • not nutrition and sleep
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5
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what is the most prevalent MH issue in aging

A

depression

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6
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how many men and women 60+ show clinical symptoms of depression

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10% of men and 15% of women

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7
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what is not a risk factor for depression in older adults
- family history of depression
- not having children
- precious depression
- significant social stress

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  • nothing bout kids
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8
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which is not a cognitive effect of depression
- slowed neuromuscular control
- decline in episodic memory
- decreased executive function
- slower processing speed

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  • not NM control
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9
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T/F age-related changes in metabolism and comorbidities can cause late life depression

A

T

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10
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which age related change may increase depression
- decreased muscle and fat
- hypertension and CVD
- vision changes and pain
- loss of energy and inactivity

A
  • increased fat and decreased muscle
  • hypertension and CVD**
  • brain changes and psychomotor slowing
  • reduced self-care and loss of energy
  • pain
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11
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how can depression effect PA

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reduces PA participation

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12
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what is not one of the 3 psychosocial theories of aging
- activity theory
- continuity theory
- life course theory
- social inclusion theory

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not social inclusion

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13
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activity theory

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maintenance of fulfilling social activity leads to higher satisfaction and sense of well-being

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14
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continuity theory

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maintaining sense of self across the lifespan

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what are some challenges in continuity

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mental and physical decline, disability, change in socio-economic status

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16
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life-course theory

A

aging is individual within different contexts

17
Q

which theory states that we are a product of our family, cultural and historical experiences

A

Life-course theory

18
Q

which context experiences more mood disorders and health issues

A

LGBTQ

19
Q

How does spirituality and religion affect wellbeing

A

positive relation, believed to buffer stress

20
Q

T/F praying directly leads to positive emotions and peace
praying indirectly promotes physical activity

A

T
F - indirectly promotes healthy lifestyle

21
Q

How does PA effect depression, dementia and functional decline

A

decreases all

22
Q

What lifestyle is correlated with depression

A

sedentary

23
Q

Which is false about CVD and PA
- PA helps control CVD risk
- preventative with moderate aerobic activity
- preventative with light WT

A

preventative with moderate aerobic and WT

24
Q

Which is false about PA and dementia
- increases attention
- increases executive function
- increases processing speed
- should be vigorous aerobic PA

A

moderate aerobic and WT

25
Q

how does PA impact BDNF

A

stimulates it

26
Q

which is false of BDNF
- is a protein that prevents neuronal loss
- promotes axon growth
- helps neuronal differentiate
- help neuron survival

A

promotes neuronal growth

27
Q

how does PA affect brain volume

A

increases grey and white matter in prefrontal cortex and parietal lobes

28
Q

what is the most studied form of PA

A

aerobic

29
Q

which PA reduced depression scores at higher intensities

A

resistance

30
Q

which PA reduces depression by 47%

A

aerobic

31
Q

which PA strengthens immune system and manages chronic pain

A

Aerobic

32
Q

which PA decreases cortisol (AKA stress)

A

complimentary forms

33
Q

which PA is low impact and improves balance and coordination

A

complimentary forms

KPER 3510 (24 decks)

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