Mental Health Basics
What does mental health refer to?
Emotional and psychological well-being.
Which mental illness is characterized by episodes of energetic, manic highs and extreme, sometimes depressive lows?
Bipolar disorder.
Name one change in eating that may be a sign of a mental health issue.
Not eating enough or overeating.
What are the two major types of treatment specifically mentioned at the beginning of the article?
Medication and therapy.
Name one physical activity mentioned in the article that can benefit the mind.
Dancing, swimming, walking, or jogging.
Name one factor that can influence a person's mental health.
Life events or genetics.
What is another name for persistent depressive disorder?
Dysthymia.
What type of sleep changes may be associated with mental health concerns?
Having insomnia or sleeping too much.
What are the four main categories of medications used to treat mental health disorders listed in the article?
Antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, antipsychotic medications, and mood-stabilizing medications.
What type of music may help people recover faster after stress?
Relaxing or calming music.
Name two strategies listed in the article that can help establish and maintain good mental health.
Possible answers include staying physically active, getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, helping others, socializing, maintaining a positive attitude, asking for professional help, or using effective coping skills.
Which disorder causes a person to become extremely worried about many things, even when there is little or no reason to worry?
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
What might a person do with friends, family, or favorite activities when experiencing certain mental health symptoms?
Distance themselves from other people and favorite activities.
What is another name for psychotherapy?
Talk therapy.
What relaxation technique involves tightening and then slowly relaxing various muscle groups?
Progressive muscle relaxation.
What is a mental illness?
A broad term encompassing conditions that affect the way you feel and think and that can affect your ability to get through day-to-day life.
Which disorder causes constant and repetitive thoughts, called obsessions, along with desires to carry out certain behaviors, called compulsions?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Name one emotional symptom listed in the article.
Confusion, forgetfulness, irritability, anger, anxiety, sadness, or fright.
During talk therapy, what can a person talk with a mental health provider about?
Their experiences, feelings, thoughts, and ideas.
Name one lifestyle recommendation from the article that can support mental health treatment.
Following the treatment plan, avoiding alcohol and drugs, or adopting a healthy lifestyle.
According to the article, about how many American adults experience at least one mental illness each year?
About 1 in 5.
Which mental illness is triggered after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event and may include flashbacks or being easily startled?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
According to the article, what can stress and periods of emotional distress lead to?
An episode of symptoms that may make it difficult to maintain normal behavior and activities.
What is the overall goal of mental health treatment according to the article?
To reduce symptoms, address underlying causes, and make the condition manageable.
According to the article, what does recovery mean for someone with a mental health disorder?
Recovery can be different for each person and may involve ongoing attention to mental and overall health and following treatment recommendations.