Part 2: Types of Mental Illness Lesson 1

Question 1

List the 6 types of Mental illness covered in this lesson:

Answer 1

1: Depression
2: Trauma PTSD
3: Psychosis
4: Anxiety
5: Suicidal behavior
6: Panic Attacks

Question 2

What is Depression?

Answer 2

Depression is a mood disorder

Question 3

What is Suicidal Behavior ?

Answer 3

Suicidal behavior is a symptom of Ill-Mental-Health and has 2 x forms:

1 - Suicidal thoughts
2 - Suicidal attempts

Question 4

What are the 2 x forms of Suicidal behavior ?

Answer 4

1 - Suicidal thoughts
2 - Suicidal attempts

Question 5

List 3 causes of Depression:

Answer 5

1 - Chemical/neurotransmitter imbalances in the brain eg lack of serotonin.

2- Stress

3 - Side effects of medication

4- Lack of nutrition / sleep / exercise

5 - Social / relationship issues or breakdowns

Question 6

List at least 3 symptoms of depression

Answer 6

1 - Physical symptoms: appetite changes, aches, headaches, change in sleep patterns, fatigue,lack concentration

2- Emotional symptoms: low mood, crying, anger, suicidal thoughts/tenancies, guilt, oversensitive, irritated

Question 7

List 3 causes of Suicidal behavior:

Answer 7

1 - Bereavement / loss of loved one to suicide

2- Low self esteem or stress

3 - Depression

4 - Exposure to terminal patients

5 - Abuse (All kinds)

6 - Chronic Illness

7 - Relationships

Question 8

List 3 symptoms of Suicidal Behavior

Answer 8

1 - Unusual + significant feeling of sadness

2 - Change in behavior / personality

3 - Threats to ones life

4 - Urge to isolate one self /avoid social interactions

5 - Writing ones will

6 - Overuse of alcohol / drugs

Question 9

What is Anxiety ?

Answer 9

Anxiety is when a person is worried on a frequent, ongoing basis.

Could be triggered from recalling a disturbing event that occurred in the past.

Question 10

What are Panic Attacks ?

Answer 10

Panic Attacks are a sudden onset of sensations starting at the gut and spreading throughout the body which may feel uncomfortable, accompanied by fear.

Question 11

List 3 causes of Anxiety

Answer 11

• Childhood trauma
• Stressful parenting
• Genetics / Biological factors
• Low self esteem / body image
• Relationship / social bonds
• Stress, lack of trust, grief, loss, people pleasing

Question 12

List 3 causes of Panic Attacks

Answer 12

• Family history of panic disorder
• Loss - jobs / people
• Abuse (substance, physical,emotional)
• Withdrawal
• Stress
• Chemical imbalances in the brain

Question 13

List 3 symptoms of Anxiety

Answer 13

• Mental: Extreme / irrational worrying, low mood, restlessness, nightmare
• Physical : increased heart rate, shaking, tremors, breathlessness, high temperature , fainting, fits, high blood pressure, dizziness, palpitations, stomach issues,
• Emotional: low mood, sad, panic,

Question 14

List 3 symptoms of Panic Attacks

Answer 14

• Mental: Lack of concentration,
• Physical: Rapid heart rate, sweating, high blood pressure, temperature, palpation’s, shallow breathing, shaking, sickness, tightness, numbness
• Emotional: Fear, confusion

Question 15

What is Trauma PTSD?

Answer 15

PTSD is a diagnosis for those who suffer trauma from a negative past event that had had an impact on the brain.

Results in stress, anxiety and depression.

Question 16

What is Psychosis?

Answer 16

Psychosis is not a diagnosis alone but a symptom of Psychotic Disorders - known as a group of symptoms of a mental illness/diagnosis.

Different types of psychosis/psychotic disorders

Question 17

List 3 causes of PTSD

Answer 17

• Accidents, surgery health issues
• Stressful past relationships
• Abuse of all kind (physical, mental, emotional, substance)
• War
• Work place

Question 18

List 3 causes of Psychosis

Answer 18

• Brain unable to process or perceive information the way it normally would due to several reasons.

Question 19

List 3 symptoms of PTSD

Answer 19

• Physical: Insomnia, flashbacks, avoidance, substance abuse,
• Mental: Negative thoughts, lack concentration

-Emotional: Lack trust, fear (of re-occurrence), aggression, guilty, anxiety, depression

Question 20

List 3 symptoms of Psychosis

Answer 20

• Loss of sense of reality
• Hallucinations (taste,smell,sight)
• Visions