Basics of Mental Health
Global Mental Health
Mental Health in Europe
MH Stakeholders
Miscellaneous
100
How is mental health defined?
Mental Health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
(WHO definition)
100
Which category of mental disorders is the most prevalent globally speaking?
Anxiety disorders
100
Which mental disorder is the leading cause of disability in the Europe?
depression
100
Which is the highest European body tackling mental health from a health policy perspective?
WHO/Euro
100
Which one of us is currently not in Europe?
200
What is a mental disorder?
Mental disorder is a health condition involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these) that lead to inability to function in daily life.
(APA)
200
Explain the difference between
- a psychiatrist
- a psychologist
- a psychotherapist
Psychiatrist is a medical doctor licenced to treat mental disorders and prescribe medicines.
Psychologist specialises in the study of behaviors and mental processes, and help people learn to understand and handle different life problems and mental health issues
Psychoterapist is a further specialised professional who has undergone adequate training and is skilled enough to provide therapy to people.
200
How many of the top 10 countries with the highest suicide rates internationally are located in Europe?
2 - Lithuania on the 7th and Russia on 9th place.
200
List at least 3 student/youth organisations working in a broader European area that advocate for mental health issues.
YHO, ESU, EMSA, EFPSA, IFMSA, EPSA, ESN +
national youth councils and other organisations ...
200
What are some examples of famous movies that tackle mental health?
The beautiful mind (schizophrenia), Silver linings playbook (bipolar disorder), the Black Swan (some type of a delusional disorder + eating disorder), To the bone (anorexia), 13 reasons why (suicide), Split (DID), The Aviator (OCD), The perks of being a wallflower (PTSD)
300
List some mental disorders you know. You have 30 seconds.
Anxiety disorders: phobias, GA
Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder
Addiction
Eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, orthorexia, bigorexia
Psychotic disorders: schizophrenia, delusional disorder
300
In which age group have mental health disorders been increasing?
youth, 12 to 17-year-olds
300
How many % of chronic sick leaves taken in Europe are due to mental disorders?
Up to 50% of chronic sick leaves are due to depression and/or anxiety.
300
What is the largest independent NGO organisation working in the area of mental health in Europe?
Mental Health Europe
300
What is the name of the current director general of the WHO?
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
400
Who is likely to suffer from mental disorders?
Anyone, regardless of income, intelligence and social status - however, there are vulnerable groups that are more prone to developing mental disorders
(more on that on Day 2)
400
1 in how many people struggle with mental health?
1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem globally.
400
Which is the European country that has the highest number of psychiatrists per 100 000 inhabitants.
Switzerland with 52,3/100 000 (WHO data from 2018)
The lowest is Turkey with 5,25.
400
There is a network in Europe working in the area of mental health the name of which consists of the following letters in no particular order:
p A o I u N e A r M G e
Put the letters in order to get the correct abbreviation and tell us the name of this organisation (what the abbreviation stands for).
Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks-Europe (GAMIAN-Europe)
400
Most effective prevention strategies tackle ...
Fill in the correct answer.
Socioeconomic determinants of (mental) health
500
What will be the 2 new additions to the ICD11 when it comes out (2021)?
Gambling and gaming disorders
500
Statistically speaking, on average, how many people die of suicide in 2 minutes?
Someone dies of suicide every 40 s. That means that every 2 minutes, 3 people have died of suicide.
500
What is the yearly cost of mood and anxiety disorder in the EU?
The cost of mood disorders and anxiety in the EU is about €170 billion per year.
500
List at least 1 of each of the following categories:
-) foundation
-) financial body
-) charity/humanitarian organisation
in relation to mental health in Europe.
Foundation: Mental Health Foundation, The health foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Financial body: World Bank, International Monetary Fund
Charity: Mind, IFRC, Picker Institute Europe
500
On a scale from 1-10, how much did you like this game?
Anything less than 10 is NOT a correct answer :D