Definitions & Vocabulary
Types of Mental Disorders
A.A. Mental Health Facts
All Mental Health Statistics
Resources & Seeking Help
100

Which definition correctly states the difference between mental health and mental illness?

A.) Mental Health is feeling confident and happy 100% of the time, while Mental Illness is being sad and a "Debbie-Downer" 100% of the time.

B.) Mental Health is the well being of our mental state, while Mental Illness is the result of prolonged neglect of our mental state.

C.) Mental Illness is the overall condition of our mental state, while Mental Health is our neglect to understand our mental state.

B.) Mental Health is the well being of our mental state, while Mental Illness is result of prolonged neglect of our mental state.

100

Mood Disorders involve feelings of which of the following?

A.) extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors involving weight and food. 

B.) persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuations from extreme happiness to extreme sadness. 

C.) frightening thoughts and memories of the event, and tend to be emotionally numb. 

D.) Answer B & C are correct.

B.) persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuations from extreme happiness to extreme sadness.

100

In the TEDTalk with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, what did most of her younger patients seem to be experiencing, before she completed a further diagnosis of their condition?

A.) Psychotic Disorders 

B.) ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

C.) Anxiety Disorders

D.) Neither of these are correct.

B.) ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Dr. Nadine Burke Harris noticed a disturbing trend following most children being referred for ADHD, had actually been exposed or experiencing serve trauma.

100

Among all the mental disorders presented, which of the following is most prevalent among adults in the U.S.?

A.) Major Depressive Disorder

B.) Anxiety Disorder

C.) Bipolar Disorder

D.) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

E.) Neither of these are correct.

B.) Anxiety Disorder

In a study by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the most prevalent mental health condition among adults in the U.S. is Anxiety Disorder (19.2%).

100

Kendrick is a new student on campus and is looking towards beginning counseling. Which would be the best option for Kendrick?

A.) Let's Hoot Walk-In Consultation 

B.) Group Counseling

C.) Outreach Programs & Workshops

A.) Let's Hoot Walk-In Consultation

Students who would like to begin counseling or who need to consult with a counselor can visit KSU's Counseling and Psychological Services office during our Let's Hoot Walk-In Consultation hours to complete an Initial Consultation.

200

Which is an example of outpatient care?

A.) Lil' Jon is currently seeking 24-7 hospitalized treatment and care at Atlanta Mental Health Facility.

B.) Schoolboy Q sees his therapist, Dr. Magoo, twice a week and his psychiatrist for treatment options at Atlanta Mental Health Facility.

C.) SZA goes to Alcohol Anonymous Group Meetings every week at Atlanta Mental Health Facility.

D.) all of the above

E.) Answer B and C are correct. 

E.) Answer B and C are correct.

200

Which of the following are correct for the types of anxiety disorders?

A.) Panic Disorder, Depression, Specific Phobias

B.) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder

C.) Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias

D.) Specific Phobias, Cyclothymic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder

E.) Answer B and C are correct.

C.) Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias

The types of anxiety disorders include: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias.

200

Fill in the blank:

African Americans with any mental illness have ____ rates of any mental health service/outpatient services, but _____ use of inpatient services.

A.) Higher; Lower.

B.) The Same; Lower.

C.) Lower; Higher.

D.) The Same; Higher.

E.) Neither of these are correct.

C.) Lower; Higher.

African Americans with any mental illness have lower rates of any mental health service/outpatient services, but higher use of inpatient services.

200

Fill in the blank:

Mental disorders account for _____% of premature deaths. 

A.) 6.5

B.) 27.4

C.) 13.6

D.) 4.8

E.) Neither of these are correct.

C.) 13.6%

Mental disorders account for 13.6% of premature deaths.

200

Which of the following are correct in regards to which services are offered by KSU's Counseling & Psychological Services?

A.) Group Counseling; Meet, Greet & Eat Program; Individual Counseling

B.) Group Counseling; Case Management & Referrals; Outreach Programs & Workshops

C.) Outreach Programs & Workshops; Meet, Greet & Eat Program; Healthy Living & Eating (H.E.A.L.)

D.) Healthy Living & Eating (H.E.A.L.), Individual Counseling, Psychiatric Services

E.) Answer B and D are correct.

E.) Answer B and D are correct.

Our counseling services are free to currently enrolled students attending classes in the current semester.  Clinical Services options include: Group Counseling, Individual Counseling, Couple/Relationship Counseling, Psychiatric Services, Case Management & Referrals , Healthy Living & Eating (H.E.A.L.), and Outreach Programs & Workshops.

300

True or False? A psychologist is responsible for prescribing and monitoring medication for patients/clients.

False!

A psychiatrist can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and monitor medications and provide some therapy. 

A psychologist can evaluate a person’s mental health using clinical interviews, psychological evaluations and testing. They can make diagnoses and provide individual and group therapy.

300

True or False? A person with Personality Disorder may experience distorted awareness and thinking - such as hallucinations.

False!

A person with Personality Disorder may experience feelings of extreme and inflexible personality traits that are distressing to the person and/or cause problems in work, school, or social relationships. 

300

Fill in the blank: 

Only _________ African Americans who need mental health care actually receive it.

A.) 3 out of 7 

B.) 1 out of 3

C.) the best dressed 

D.) 2 out of 6


C.) 1 out of 3.

Only 1 out 3 African Americans who need mental health care actually receive it.

300

Among those who have a mental illness, which two ethnicity groups are more likely to receive mental health services?

A.) African American & Persons with Two or More Races

B.) White & African Americans

C.) White & Asians

D.) White & Persons with Two or More Races

E.) African Americans & Hispanics

D.) White & Persons with Two or More Races

In a study from the American Psychiatric Association, among all adults living in the U.S. and having a mental illness, Whites and and People with Two or More Races are more likely to receive mental health services.

300

Fill in the blank:

Aromatherapy : is a _________________ treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. 

A.) Vegan Alternative

B.) Psychiatric Healing

C.) Holistic Healing

D.) Neither of these are correct.

C.) Holistic Healing

Aromatherapy : is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being.

400

Which of the following is correct in regards to the type of outpatient mental health care services?

A.) PHP's, Private Practices, IOP's

B.) PHP's, POP's, Outpatient Clinics

C.) Private Practices, IOS's, PHP's

D.) Certified Peer Specialists, Outpatient Clinics, IOS's

E.) Answer B and D are correct

A.) PHP's, Private Practices, IOP's

Outpatient Mental Health Care Services include: PHP's (Partial Hospitalization Programs), IOP's (Intensive Outpatient Programs), Outpatient Clinics, Private Practices, Certified Peer Specialists, and Life Coaches.

400

Schizophrenia is an example of which type of mental health disorder?

A.) Personality Disorder

B.) Trauma-Related Disorder

C.) Psychotic Disorder

D.) Mood Disorder

E.) Neither of these disorders are correct.

C.) Psychotic Disorder

Psychotic disorders involve distorted awareness and thinking. Two of the most common symptoms of psychotic disorders are hallucinations -- the experience of images or sounds that are not real, such as hearing voices -- and delusions, which are false fixed beliefs that the ill person accepts as true, despite evidence to the contrary.

400

What are three barriers for African Americans when receiving Mental Health Care Services?

A.) stigmas associated with mental illness, lack of transportation, lack of insurance

B.) stigma associated with mental illness, distrust of the healthcare system, lack of insurance

C.) distrust of the healthcare system, lack of influential nurses, lack of culturally competent providers

D.) Answers A and C are correct.

B.) stigma associated with mental illness, distrust of the healthcare system, lack of insurance

The barriers include: stigma associated with mental illness, distrust of the healthcare system, lack of providers from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, lack of culturally competent providers, lack of insurance, under-insurance

400

Fill in the blank:

An estimated ______% of people with any mental illness receive mental health treatment/ counseling. 

A.) 35%

B.) 14%

C.) 43%

D.) 8%

E.) Neither of these are correct

C.) 43%

An estimated 43% of people with any mental illness receive mental health treatment/ counseling.

400

Fill in the blank:

The ____________________: operates an emergency mental health hotline Monday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Operators can provide information about mental illness and refer callers to treatment, support groups, family support, and legal support.

A.) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

B.) The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

C.) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

D.) Mental Health America Hotline

B.) The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): 1-800-950-6264, info@nami.org. NAMI operates an emergency mental health hotline Monday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Operators can provide information about mental illness and refer callers to treatment, support groups, family support, and legal support.

500

Name 3 examples of Practitioners in Private Practice...

1.) Psychologists 

2.) Counselors, Clinicians, Therapists

3.) Certified Peer Specialists, Life Coaches

500

Name the three most common types of eating disorders...

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are the most common types of Eating Disorders.

500

Fill in the blanks:

Misdiagnoses, ________, and lack of cultural competence by health professionals cause ________ and prevent many African Americans from seeking or staying in treatment.  

A.) Attitudes; Distrust

B.) Inadequate Treatment; Distrust

C.) Lack of Insurance; Attitudes

D.) Inadequate Treatment; Attendance

E.) Neither of these are correct.

C.) Inadequate Treatment; Distrust

Misdiagnoses, inadequate treatment and lack of cultural competence by health professionals cause distrust and prevent many African Americans from seeking or staying in treatment.  

500

Among all the mental disorders presented, which of the following is least prevalent among adults in the U.S.?

A.) Borderline Personality Disorder

B.) Schizophrenia Disorder

C.) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

D.) Bipolar Disorder

E.) Neither of these are correct.

B.) Schizophrenia Disorder

In a study by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the least prevalent mental health condition among adults in the U.S. is Schizophrenia (<1.0%).

500

Name three workshops/programs that the KSU Counseling & Psychological Services offer during the school year...

KSU Counseling & Psychological Services offers the following services, but not limited to others:

Major Decision, Let's Chill, Art4Healing & Wellness Wednesday.