MENTAL HEALTH Flashcards

1
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Half of all mental illnesses begin at age

A

14

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2
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Median age for receiving first treatment for psychiatric disturbance

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9 years

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2
Q

Mental illness is usually caused by

A

Stress

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2
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Mental disorders that are risk factors for suicide

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Depression
Bipolar disorder
Scizophrenia

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3
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Cause of mental illness

A

Chemical imbalances in the brain

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4
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Risk factors for mental illness

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Psyhcosocial
Genetics
Environmental

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5
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Classification of mental disorders

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Mood disorders
Psychosis
Anxiety disorders
Personality disorders
Substance use disorders
Others

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6
Q

Developmental mental disorders

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Autism
Mental retardation
Enuresis
Encopresis

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7
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Behavioural childhood disorders

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ADHD
Conduct disorders

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8
Q

Diseases linked to depression

A

MI
GIT disorders
GERD

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9
Q

Depression distribution between males and females

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Male to female ratio of 1:2

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10
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Recovery period for ECT in depression

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1-2 weeks

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10
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Recovery period for medications in depression

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2-8 weeks for full recovery

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11
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Treatment of depression

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Psychotherapy
Medication
ECT

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12
Q

National Suicide Helpline

A

0244

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