Week 2 Lecture - Epidemiology of Mental Health Disorders Flashcards
1
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What are signs of psychological distress?
A
- Emotional distress
- psychological fatigue
- nervousness
- agitation
- low mood
2
Q
What is epidemiology?
A
study of the distribution, incidence, prevalence, and
duration of disease
3
Q
What is psychiatric epidemiology?
A
study of the distribution of mental illness and
positive mental healthand related factors in the human population
4
Q
What is resilience?
A
when an individual have had good outcomes in spite of serious threats to adaption or development and despite exposure to adverse life experiences
5
Q
What are the series of changes that occur from adolescence to the end of life?
A
- Cognition
- Psychological
- Social
- Physical
6
Q
What are preventative measures and promotion?
A
- pre-marital counselling
- relationship counselling
- family planning
- psychoeducation
7
Q
How can resilience be recognised?
A
- high self-esteem
- optimism
- clear aspirations
- reflectiveness
- achievement & goal orientated
8
Q
How does Mental Health Prevention work?
A
- By reducing risk factors
* enhancing protective factors
9
Q
What is the 4 A’s approach in recovery?
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- Awareness
- Anticipation
- Alternatives
- Access
