Mental Health Crisis

Question 1

List 5 factors for good mental wellbeing.

Answer 1

• Connection
• Purpose
• Regular physical activity
• Stability
• Learning
• Hobbies
• Good work
• Good physical health care
• Preventative mental health care
• Timely, accessible quality

Question 2

Which of the following is not a risk factor for mental illness?

A. ACE 4 ≤

B. Genetic

C. Financial difficulty

D. Employment

Answer 2

D. Employment

Unfavourable work is a risk factor however

Question 3

Which of the following is not a risk factor for mental illness?

A. Social isolation

B. Physical ill health

C. Prejudice

D. Access to healthcare

Answer 3

D. Access to healthcare

Question 4

List 5 risk factors for Mental Illness.

Answer 4

• ACE: 4 ≤ = 3x lung disease/14x suicide attempts/4.5x depression/4x begin intercourse by 15/ 2x liver disease
• Genetic
• Uncertainty
• Financial difficulty
• Physical ill health
• Unfavourable work/working environment
• Prejudice
• Social exclusion
• Pregnancy and birth: 1/5 mothers w/i 1 year post-partum

Question 5

List 3 quantitative ways that Mental Illness impacts on society.

Answer 5

• YLL
• DALYs
• Cost of Rx
• Cost of reduced productivity
• Cost of absence (loss of presence)

Question 6

How many people are affected by MHD in any 1 year?

A. 1 in 6

B. 1 in 4

C. 1 in 3

D. 1 in 2

Answer 6

C. 1 in 3

Question 7

What ways can you promote good social wellbeing regarding socioeconomic factors?

Answer 7

• Good employment
• Reduce discrimination
• Tackle ACEs
• Promote physical activity
• Education
• Strengthen communities
• Promote connectedness

Question 8

Which factors contribute as psychologic risk factors in mental health?

A. Social

B. Psychological

C. Social + Psychological

D. Physical

Answer 8

C. Social + Psychological

Question 9

List 3 social factors contributing to poor mental health.

Answer 9

• Disorganised attachment: Early years to key figures
• Low socioeconomic status: Unemployment/Divorce/ Financial difficulties
• Exposure to violence
• Role of stigma

Question 10

List 3 psychological factors contributing to poor mental health.

Answer 10

• Traits: Neuroticism/Narcissism
• Negative thoughts
• Low self-efficacy
• Impulsivity

Question 11

Which is most accurate regarding the Common Pathway Model (Kroenke)?

A. Physical and Social symptoms are linked

B. Psychological and Physical Sx are synergistic and can be a cause or a consequence of one another

C. Social and Physical Sx are synergistic and can be a cause or a consequence of one another

D. Illness behaviour can begin with the disease then thoughts then manifest as illness behaviour

Answer 11

B. Psychological and Physical Sx are synergistic and can be a cause or a consequence of one another

Question 12

Define Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Answer 12

chronic debilitating MHD developing following a traumatic life event

Question 13

Outline the process of PTSD.

Answer 13

Concept: Mnemonic of PTSD Process –> TRAUMA

Traumatic event
Re-experience
Avoidance
Unable to function
Month (at least)
Arousal

Question 14

Which of the following is not a feature of the PTSD process?

A. Traumatic event

B. Avoidance

C. Re-experience

D. Function

Answer 14

D. Function

Question 15

Which of the following is not a feature of the PTSD process?

A. Traumatic event

B. Get involved

C. Arousal

D. Unable to Function

Answer 15

B. Get involved