Disorders
what is clinical depression?
More than 1 in ____ US adults live with a mental illness
a. 7
b. 5
c. 3
d. 1
b. 5
the rate of mental health disorders doubles for those who have been to war or lived through a major disaster
true or false?
true!
Which Grammy award winner and advocated shared taht she suffers from PTSD and said: "I have a mental illness, and I struggle with that mental illness every day"
a. Cher
b. Kelly Clarkson
C. Lady Gaga
d. Rihanna
c. Lady Gaga
A disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. Triggers can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions.
What is PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)?
The majority of mental illnesses (75 percent) begin by the age of ____
a. 20
b. 15
c. 27
d. 24
d. 24
suicides are more frequent during the holiday season
true or false?
false!
often lowest in the holiday months!
poor mental health increases the risk for long lasting (chronic) physical conditions like:
a. heart disease
b. stroke
c. cancer
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Anxiety disorder that often develops after one of more panic attacks. Fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment.
What is agoraphobia?
About 1 in ____ US adults lives with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
a. 15
b. 20
c. 30
d. 25
d. 25
members of the LGBTQIA+ community are twice as likely as straight individuals to have a mental health condition
true!
what does the lime green ribbon symbolize? (you've seen it on the PAWS instagram!!)
the national color for mental health awareness
A disorder with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
What is bipolar disorder?
Suicide is the ____ leading cause of death for older adolescents (15-19 yrs old)
a. third
b. fourth
c. second
d. fifth
b. fourth
once someone develops mental health problems, he or she will never recover
true or false?
false
studies show that people with mental health problems get better and many recover completely.
what year was Mental Health Awareness Month created in the United States?
a. 1949
b. 1972
c. 1963
d. 1984
a. 1949
Mental disorder characterized by unstable mood, behaviors, and relationships. Symptoms include emotional instability, feelings of worthlessness, insecurity, impulsivity, and impaired social relationships.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
In the US over ___% of adults do not receive treatment for their mental illness.
a. 37%
b. 74%
c. 54%
d. 67%
c. 54%
you should never talk to someone who may be feeling depressed about suicide, as this may encourage them to attempt suicide
true or false?
false!
talking to someone who is feeling suicidal can help reduce the risk of them actually harming themselves. talking to them might actually help save their life
serious mental illness costs America how much in lost earnings per year?
a. $20 million
b. $400 billion
c. $193.2 billion
d. $1 billion
c. $193.2 billion