Mod 5 (Sec 2)

Question 1

Two most common mental health disorders in Canada

Answer 1

• anxiety disorders
• depressive disorders

Question 2

Prevalence in Canada

Answer 2

• 3 million Canadians live w/ anxiety or mood disorder
• 1/4 of these ind. have not sought treatment

Question 2

Comparing Depression and Anxiety

Answer 2

• 10% experience depressive disorder
• 12% experience anxiety disorders

Question 3

Comparing Males and Females

Answer 3

• depression and anxiety disorders are more prevalent in females compared to males

Question 4

Signs & Symptoms associated w/ Anxiety

Answer 4

1. Emotional (feeling irritable/on edge)
2. Physical (restlessness, chest tightness, shortness of breath)
3. Behavioural (avoidance of feared situations, short temper, difficulty focusing and sleeping)
4. Cognitive (apprehension, over-worry, distracted)

Question 5

Signs & Symptoms associated w/ Depression

Answer 5

1. Emotional (feeling sad, non-reactive mood, despair, loss of enjoyment)
2. Physical (changes in sleep, appetite, slowed down, pain/headaches)
3. Behavioural (withdrawal from friends/family, staying in more)
4. Cognitive (feelings of guilt, suicidal thoughts, hopelessness)

Question 6

Indicators differentiating stress form mental health disorders

Answer 6

1. Disproportionate rxn
2. Time
3. Impairment
4. Out of character

Question 7

Disproportionate reaction

Answer 7

• severity/intensity of symptoms and level of distress are disproportionate to the situation

Question 8

Time

Answer 8

• symptoms persistent for extended period of time (past stressor)

Question 9

Impairment

Answer 9

• symptoms are associated w/ impairment and interfere w/ day to day life

Question 10

Out of character

Answer 10

• others notice that the person does not seem themselves or is “off”

Question 11

Aspects of Mental Disorder Diagnosis

Answer 11

• mental health concerns and conditions req. assessment by a mental health professional who takes into account the whole person

Question 12

Diagnostic Assessments of Mental Disorder

Answer 12

• Developmental History (learning communication, childhood adversity)
• Family History (identify predisposition, or genetic vulnerability)
• Symptoms (distressing or impairing symptoms and relation to stressor)
• Treatment (any worsening due to treatment tried and any other problems)
• Other Factors (lifestyle, alcohol misuse, current stressors)
• Relational and Social Factors (social connectedness and env.)

Question 13

Talking to Peers about mental health

Answer 13

• ask open ended questions to gently enquire
• empathize