recognizing signs and symptoms of psychological distress

Question 1

psychological factors ___ or ____ success in sport’s participation

Answer 1

enhance or inhibit

Question 2

what is key for an AT to understand

Answer 2

knowledge of physical, psychological, emotional, social and performance factors affecting individuals

Question 3

what is health according to WHO

Answer 3

physical, mental and social well-being

Question 4

what incidence of Canadians will personally experience a mental health problem or illness in their lifetime

Answer 4

1 in 5

Question 5

mental illness affects people of … (4)

Answer 5

all ages
educational
income levels
cultures

Question 6

what percentage of adults will experience major depression at some time in their lives

Answer 6

8%

Question 7

what is amongst the leading causes of death in 15-24 years old Canadians

Answer 7

suicide

Question 8

what is the 2nd cause of death in 15-24 yo

Answer 8

accidents

Question 9

how many people die by suicide each year

Answer 9

4000

Question 10

what are the forms of physical illness

Answer 10

anxiety disorders, children/youth depression, depression/bipolar disorder, eating disorders, panic/phobia disorders, substance abuse, obsessive compulsive disorders, ptsd, schizophrenia (review definition if no clear)

Question 11

common sign/symptoms of psychological distress (4)

Answer 11

• academic (lack of motivation, poor quality of work submitted, neglect personal responsibilities, fatigue/difficulty sleeping, confusion)
• physical (pale, sweating, breathing difficulties, fainting, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, m. spasm),
• emotional/psychological (lack of motivation, pale, sweating, breathing difficulties, sighing frequently, confusion, anxiety, agitation, mood swings, talk of suicide, frequent expressions of negativity),
• behavioural (neglect personal responsibilities, appearing vague, violence, impulsive behaviour, withdrawing socially or verbally)