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Unit 9 - Mental Health Flashcards

1
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what are the main aspects of mental wellness

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emotional and psychological health; accurate view of reality; ability to respond to life challenges and to develop rational strategies for living

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what does emotional health include

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your feelings and mood

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what does your psychological health include

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your thoughts

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4
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what is the Maslow pyramid

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a new ideal of mental health that encouraged individuals to fulfill their potential

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what is the hierarchy described by the Maslow pyramid

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physiological needs, safety, being loved, maintaining self esteem, and self-actualization

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who created the Maslow pyramid

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Abraham Maslow

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what are some qualities of a mentally healthy person

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perceives reality as it is; establishes and maintains close relationships; carries out responsibilities; and feels a sense of fulfilment in daily living

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8
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what is a mental disorder

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a persistent disturbance or dysfunction in behaviour, thoughts or emotions that causes significant distress or impairment

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9
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what has mental disorder often been conceptualized as

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a result o religious or supernatural forces

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10
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how many Canadians face mental health issues

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1 in 5

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what is general anxiety disorder

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chronic, irrational worry about daily events

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what are the symptoms of general anxiety disorder

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extreme agitation, fatigue, feelings of sadness and depression; nausea, trembling, muscle tension, and headache

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what are the treatments for generalized anxiety disorder

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therapy, benzodiazepines, and antidepressants

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what defines obsessive compulsive disorder

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obsessions, compulsion, and rituals

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what are the treatments for OCD

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CBT, and antidepressants

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what is a panic disorder

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recurrent panic attacks without warning

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what are symptoms of a panic disorder

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chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and feeling of impending doom

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what are the treatments for panic disorder

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CBT, and anti-anxiety drugs

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19
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what is agoraphobia

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a type of panic disorder that involves individual avoiding social situations

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what is a phobia

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marked, persistent, excessive fear and avoidance of specific objects, activities or situations

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what is anhedonia

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loss enjoyment of usual activities

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22
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what is associated with depressive disorders

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an imbalance of neurotransmitters

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23
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what are depressive symptoms

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disturbed sleep; changes in eating patterns; feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and extreme guilt; restlessness or fatigue

24
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what is bipolar disorder

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periods of depression, followed by mania

25
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what does a manic episode include

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extreme euphoria, rapid speech, lack of need to sleep, and grandiosity

26
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what are the treatments for bipolar disorder

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CBT; lithium carbonate; anticonvulsants, and tranquilizers

27
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how does Prozac work

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it increases the levels of serotonin by slowing the reabsorption or reuptake of serotonin

28
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what are positive symptoms

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symptoms present that should be absent

29
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what are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia

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hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and grossly disorganized behaviour

30
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what are negative symptoms

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symptoms absent that should be present

31
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what are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia

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lack of motivation, blunted feelings, depression, and social withdrawal

32
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what are the qualifications of a psychiatrist

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have a medical degree; therefore can prescribe drugs

33
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what are the qualifications of psychologists

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have an advanced degree in psychology (Ph.D ; M.Sc); therefore can offer behaviour therapy but not drugs

34
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what training do social workers have

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training in counselling and usually licensed and registered

35
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what training do counselers have

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various kinds, but not set specialized training or licensing required

36
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what are the types of therapeutic

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antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, and stimulants

37
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what is the behavioural model

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focused on what people do; stimulus, response and altering reinforcement

38
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what is the cognitive model

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focus on the effects of ideas on behaviour

39
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what is cognitive behavioural therapy

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variety of techniques that work towards changing negative patterns of thoughts and actions into positive ones

40
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what is stress

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any situation that disrupts homeostasis

41
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what is homeostasis

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state of dynamic equilibrium

42
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what are stressors

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things that shift our body away from homeostasis

43
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what is eustress

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a positive stress, which promotes high-level functioning

44
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what is distress

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negative stress which decreases performance

45
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how the eyes affected during fight or flight

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pupils dilate to admit extra light for more sensitive vision

46
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how is the nose and throat affected during fight or flight

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the mucous membranes of nose and throat shrink, while muscles force a wider opening of passage to allow easier airflow

47
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how is the digestive system affected during fight or flight

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the secretion of saliva and mucous decreases; digestive activities have a low priority in an emergency

48
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how are the lungs affected during fight or flight

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bronchi dilate to allow more air into the lungs

49
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why do we sweat more during fight or flight

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perspiration increases to flush out waste and cool overheating systems by evaporation

50
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why does our blood sugar increase during fight or flight

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the liver releases sugar into bloodstream to provide energy for muscles and brain

51
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how are blood vessels affected during fight or flight

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blood vessels in skin and viscera contract, and those in skeletal muscles dilate to increase blood pressure

52
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why does heart rate increase during fight or flight

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to increase strength of contraction which allows more blood flow where it is needed

53
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what are the physical symptoms of excessive stress

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dry mouth, excessive perspiration, frequent illness, headaches, pounding heart, and aching lower back

54
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what are the emotional symptoms of excessive stress

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anxiety, depression, edginess, fatigue, hyper vigilance, and impulsiveness

55
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what are the behavioural symptoms of excessive stress

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crying, disrupted sleeping habits, social isolation, and increased use of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs

56
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how many hours of sleep do we need each night

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7-9 hours

57
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what is sleep important for

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clearing the brain of wastes, learning and memory, and proper immune function

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