Mental Health Trivia

Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)

100

Mental Health Issues are rare

Myth. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability. Between 15 and 20 percent of the Canadian adolescent population suffers from a mental disorder at one time or another.

200

People with mental illnesses will not get better

Myth. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.

300

Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.

Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.

400

If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.

Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.

500

Males attempt suicide more often than females do.

Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.

Would you look at that? (Signs and Symptoms)

100

This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)

Bi-Polar Disorder

200

Name 3 symptoms of Depression

feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or sleeping patterns persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed

300

This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

400

What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe?

Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack

500

Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal

direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”/ personality changes or withdrawn behavior/ hoarding medication/ giving away prized possessions/ lack of interest in future plans/ isolation from friends and colleagues/ depression/

Treatment

100

_____coordinates services for an individual. They help assess, plan, and implement a number of strategies to facilitate recovery.

Case Manager

200

Name 3 places/people you can talk to if you are having a hard time or think you might have a mental health problem.

EAP services (Employee Assistance Program) are offered to NPMH employees. This includes up to 5 in person, phone or video consultations with licensed counselors for you and your eligible household members, per issue, per calendar year.

• Family: Going through a divorce, caring for an elderly family member, returning to work after having a baby

• Work: Job relocation, building relationships with co-workers and managers, navigating through reorganization

• Money: Budgeting, financial guidance, retirement planning, buying or selling a home, tax issues

• Legal Services: Issues relating to civil, personal and family law, financial matters, real estate and estate planning

• Identity Theft Recovery: ID theft prevention tips and help from a financial counselor if you are victimized

• Health: Coping with anxiety or depression, getting the proper amount of sleep, how to kick a bad habit like smoking

• Everyday Life: Moving and adjusting to a new community, grieving over the loss of a loved one, military family matters, training a new pet

300

What are the two most effective treatments for depression?

Medications and psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or interpersonal therapy.

For some people, other procedures, sometimes called brain stimulation therapies, may be suggested:

• Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). In ECT, electrical currents are passed through the brain to impact the function and effect of neurotransmitters in your brain to relieve depression. ECT is usually used for people who don't get better with medications, can't take antidepressants for health reasons or are at high risk of suicide.
• Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). TMS may be an option for those who haven't responded to antidepressants. During TMS, a treatment coil placed against your scalp sends brief magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in your brain that are involved in mood regulation and depression.

400

Which Mental Health Diagnosis would you utilize the STEPPS manual for?

The STEPPS (Systems Training for Emotional Predictability & Problem Solving) is a group treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder.

500

What are the 4 modules of Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

1. Mindfulness

2. Interpersonal Effectiveness

3. Distress Tolerance

4. Emotion Regulation

Statistics

100

Nearly_______U.S. adults live with a mental illness. 

A. one in nine

B. two-thirds

C. one in five

D. one-half

C. one in five

200

The median age of diagnosis for severe ADHD was____ years old. 

A. 4

B. 6

C. 7

The median age of diagnosis for severe ADHD was 4 years.

• The median age of diagnosis for moderate ADHD was 6 years.
• The median age of diagnosis for mild ADHD was 7 years.

300

Suicide was the _____leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 47,000 people in 2017. 

A. 3rd

B. 10th

C. 6th

B. 10th

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WISQARS Leading Causes of Death Reports, in 2017:

• Suicide was the tenth leading cause of death overall in the United States, claiming the lives of over 47,000 people.
• Suicide was the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34, and the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 54.
• There were more than twice as many suicides (47,173) in the United States as there were homicides (19,510).

400

Schizophrenia is one of the top ____ leading causes of disability worldwide. 

A. 10

B. 15

C. 20

B. 15

500

An estimated ___% of adolescents has PTSD. 

A.8%

B.2%

C.5%

C. An estimated 5.0% of adolescents had PTSD, and an estimated 1.5% had severe impairment. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) criteria were used to determine impairment. The prevalence of PTSD among adolescents was higher for females (8.0%) than for males (2.3%).

Dual Diagnosis

100

What is meant by the term "Dual Diagnosis?"

Mental illness is combined with drugs/alcohol

200

What does IDDT stand for?

Integrated Treatment for Dual Disorders

300

Name 3 of the 6 Family Roles in a Dysfunctional or Alcoholic Family.

The Addict, The Enabler, The Hero, The Scapegoat, The Mascot, The Lost Child

400

What are  the 5 Stages of Change?

Pre-Contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action and Maintenance

500

What does a SMART goal (acronym) stand for?

S-Specific, M-Measurable, A-Achievable, R-Relavant and T-Time-bound