Mental Health Curriculum Unit Review

Stigma

100

Saying all people with a mental illness are lazy is an example of:

Stereotype 

200

Judging someone before you know them is called: 

Prejudice 

300

How many Canadians will develop a mental illness at some point in their lives? 

1/5 or 20% 

400

Treating someone unfairly because they have a mental illness is an example of__________

Discrimination

500

True or False: People with mental illnesses are more violent than the general population

FALSE 

Mental Health Pyramid

100

Please explain the mental distress part of the mental health pyramid

This state is 100% normal. It is everyday stressors or emotional that we all have. Running late for work, losing one's keys or having a test are examples of Mental Distress. No need for psychological help.  

200

Please explain the Mental Problem part of the Mental Healthy Pyramid 

Mental Health Problems are much more intense than mental distress. They test our resilience. Some examples could be, losing a loved one, a relationship break-up, moving to a new country, a loss of a pet or the loss of a job. For some people, a healthy support network is all that is needed; meanwhile, for other people, seeking professional help may be the best option. 

300

Can people be in multiple states of the Mental Health Pyramid at the same time? Please explain. 

Yes. Someone can be living with Depression, have lost their dog and dealing with a mental health problem, be running late for work and dealing with mental distress and then get home and watch a movie an be in a state of no mental health problem, illness or distress. 

400

Please explain the mental illness/disorder part of the Mental Health Pyramid

Mental Illnesses are a diagnosable disorders that one must seek treatment from a professional (Counsellor/Therapist, Psychologist or Psychiatrist). Example of mental illnesses is: Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia. 

500

Do people graduate from one level of the mental health pyramid to the next? 

No. A bunch of mental distress does not turn into a mental disorder. 

Mental Disorders

100

Please explain the signs, symptoms and treatment for depression. 

Low mood, feeling lonely, isolating oneself, withdrawal from school and other activities, sleep dysregulation.

Treatment: A combination of antidepressants and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. 

200

Please explain the signs, symptoms and treatment for ADHD

Issues with attention. Hyperactivity. Impulsivity. 

The most common form of treatment used for ADHD is in the form of psycho-stimulant medication. 

300

What supports are in the school if a student is struggling with a mental health problem or illness? 

Guidance Counsellor
Social Worker (C+Y Team)
District Psychologist 

400

Please explain the signs, symptoms and treatment for generalized anxiety disorder. 

Symptoms: Excessive worrying, fear, withdrawal from social situations, hard time concentrating, stomach aches.

Treatment: Therapy in the form of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and in some cases anti-anxiety medications. 

500

Please explain the signs, symptoms and treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. 

Symptoms: Obsessions - Intrusive Thoughts or Images that the individual cannot get out of their mind. For example, the environment is contaminated.

Compulsions: Rituals and behaviours the individual does to reduce the anxiety affiliated with their obsessions.

Treatment: CBT and in some cases medication.  

Treatment & Recovery

100

What does CBT stand for? 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 

200

What is the goal of recovery? 

To reduce symptoms and increase functioning. 

300

What is the difference between a Psychiatrist, Psychologist and a Psychotherapist 

Psychiatrist = medical doctor that often treats with medication. Can diagnose disorders.

Psychologist = treats with therapy. Can diagnose. 

Psychotherapist = treats with therapy. Cannot diagnose. 

400

What is an example of a physical treatment? 

Medication 

500

What is an example of psychological treatment? 

Psychotherapy 

Stress Response/Addiction

100

Please explain the stress response. 

N+1. To grow, psychologically we need to always be pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zones. This is how we develop stress resilience. If we avoid our stressors we increase learned helplessness by making our comfort zones smaller. 

200

What are the three types of stress? 

Positive
Tolerable
Toxic 

300

Please share three learnings from the Kelly McGonigle Video " How to Make Stress Your Friend". 

1. Perception of stress is worse than the actual stressor

2. Stress drives connection 

3. Oxytocin is a stress chemical 

4. Gratitude and caring for others keeps people alive longer. 

5. The "belief" that stress is bad is the 15th leading cause of death in the USA 

400

Please explain how addiction/substance use disorder work? Hint: Rat Park, Cage, Vietnam. 

Newer theories of addiction explain that the substance is not the problem, the environment or the "cage" is the issue. Human dis-connection, inner turmoil, trauma, mental illness are often the driving force in using a substance or engaging in repetitive behaviour, to help calm the individual's psychological pain. 

500

What are the three parts of the substance use spectrum?  

Substance Use
Substance Misuse
Substance Abuse Disorder