Mental health
would you be a good psychiatrist?
Random facts
Different disorders
How you can help
100
True or false, a mental disorder is a single rare disease
False, it is a word that describes a lot of different disorders
100
Do you care about helping others?
Psychiatrists need to care for others, it's their job.
100
True or false, suicide is the third leading cause of death for people 14 to 18
True
100
can mental illness be prevented?
yes, by teaching good social skills and preventing bullying
100
Do you need to be a psychiatrist to help?
No, but if someone might hurt themselves then you should tell someone
200
Is an addiction considered a mental illness?
Yes, addictions change the chemicals in your brain, so they are considered mental illnesses
200
Why is good communication important?
psychiatrists need to know when to ask questions and when to listen to their patients, so they can find out how to help
200
Is medicine always needed to cure mental illness?
no, there are various other ways a psychiatrist, or anyone can help
200
What is it called when you are compelled to lose weight, usually by not eating?
anorexia
300
What is the definition of good mental health?
To be productive, able to cope with stress, and to have good self confidence
300
How long would you stay in school for?
To be a psychiatrist it takes 8-10 years in school, and four years learning at a hospital
300
What percent of people will suffer from mental health issue in their life?
40%
300
Are anxiety disorders common?
5% of the population suffers from them, but everyone gets anxious
400
Who does mental illness affect most?
it affects everyone, regardless of age, gender or culture
400
What colour is your best friend's coat?
psychiatrists need very good memory and need to always pay attention
400
True or False; 70% of mental illness happen to kids under 18
True
400
Does your mental health affect your physical health?
Yes, mental illnesses can cause sleep loss, physical pain, and make you more likely to develop other long term conditions
500
true or false, only 2 in 5 five people with mental illness receive help
False, it is 1 in 5
500
Do you think you are trustworthy?
It is very important to keep secrets, because patient will share a lot with you, and you would lose your job if you shared them.
500
how many billion dollars do mental health disorders cost the healthcare system and economy?
Fifty one billion dollars$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
500
Is dementia a mental illness?
Yes, it is a disease that damages the nerves in your brain, making you forget things and feel confused
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