Anxiety
True or False: Anxiety medication can be highly addictive
True: many are benzodiazepines which can be highly addictive due to being able to experience a euphoric high or buzz when not using properly
True or False: Having a mental illness puts an individual at a higher risk for developing an addiction
True: many self medicate, many individuals are undiagnosed/not receiving treatment
More than 40,000 deaths a year in the U.S. result from suicide.
True.
True or False: Reasoning with someone experiencing delusions will rid this person of the belief (delusion)
False
True or False: 45% of offenders within state and local prisons/jails have a mental health problem with a co-occurring substance abuse/addiction problem
True
A person experiencing a feeling of terror or dread who also reports having shortness of breath may be experiencing this
Anxiety or Panic Attack
True or False: there is both psychological dependence and physical dependence
True: Psychological dependence is simply when the individual believes they need the substance (example: cocaine use) physical dependence is when there is a chemical need for the substance in order for the individual to function (example: opiates or alcohol)
Rates of suicide are higher for women than men.
False. While women attempt suicide more often than men, men complete suicide more often than woman. Suicide rates are about 4x higher for men.
True or False: A grandiose sense of self and/or grandiose thoughts are a symptom of mania
True
True or False: individuals prescribed psychiatric medications must take them by law
False: at times there can be a civil court order put in place due to the severity of the individual's illness. However, people have the right to refuse medications
Name three things an individual can do to lower anxiety.
Exercise, Avoiding alcohol, Reducing caffeine intake, Quitting smoking, Relaxation techniques, Meditation, Healthy eating habits
Name three reasons a teenager may abuse substances.
Peer pressure, Academic pressure, Sport performance pressure, Coping with trauma, Coping with anxiety/depression, Media influence
Opiates, including heroin and prescription painkillers, are present in less than 10% of suicide deaths.
False. In approximately 20% of suicide deaths a type of opiate is present.
Name three types of hallucinations an individual can experience
Auditory, Visual, Olfactory, Tactile, Commanding
Name two disorders associated with childhood abuse.
PTSD, anxiety, eating disorders, depression
True or false: Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders.
True. 33% of adults in the U.S. will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime.
Name one reason alcohol intoxication may substantially increase the risk of suicide.
Lowers inhibitions, increases depressed mood
True or false: In the U.S. there is 1 suicide for every 100 attempts.
False. There is 1 suicide every estimated 25 attempts. In the elderly this number drastically increases to approximately 1 suicide in every 4 attempts.
True or False: an individual exhibiting symptoms of psychosis could be the result of substances only
True: many substances when taken in access or an individual goes on a "run" or binge can illicit psychosis (example: cocaine and/or methamphetamine)
Name the profession with the highest risk of suicide.
Police officers are at a higher risk of suicide than any other profession. The number of police officers who died by suicide is more than triple that of officers who were fatally injured in the line of duty.
True or false: Someone with anxiety should avoid situations that cause stress.
False. Effective anxiety treatment usually involves gradually exposing you to the source of your anxiety so that you can learn to cope with it, not avoid it.
True or False: Alcohol is the most deadly substance for an individual to detox from
True: Alcohol is the main substance where death can result of detoxification, especially when not done properly. The only other drug where the detox process alone can cause death is Benzodiazepines
Name three at-risk populations for suicide.
American Indians/ Alaskan Natives, Individuals bereaved by suicide, Individuals in justice and welfare settings, Individuals who engage in non-suicidal self-injury, Individuals who have previously attempted suicide, Individuals with chronic medical conditions, Individuals with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Members of the armed forces and veterans, Men in midlife, Older men
True or False: psychosis can be a symptom of Major Depressive Disorder
True: individuals suffering from Major Depressive Disorder can experience and exhibit signs of psychosis (AH/VH; delusions) which make this disorder look similar to others such as Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia
Where was the first Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) developed?
Memphis TN