Vocabulary
Mental and emotional disorders eventually go away on their own
False
Places to get information, support, advice
Resources
A person feels a strong sense of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt, and extreme sadness
Depression
Going out of the way to avoid an object or situation that you fear
Phobias
It is possible for someone with a mental or emotional disorder to live a normal life
True
When should you seek help for a disorder?
As soon as it is recognized
Mood disorders and anxiety disorders are types of ___________
Mental and emotional disorders
Someone with a ________________ may undergo extreme, long-lasting, or inappropriate changes in emotions
Mood disorder
Intense feelings of fear for a short time - sometimes without any apparent reason
Panic Disorder
Phobias are an example of mood disorders
False - Anxiety disorders
What are 3 warning signs of suicide?
Talking about suicide, wanting to be left alone, saying final goodbyes, giving away possessions, engaging in risky behaviour, interest in death or violence
Suicide
Extreme fears of real or imaginary situations that get in the way of normal activities
Anxiety disorder
Bad memories of very distressing events in the past can lead to this
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an example of anxiety disorders
True
What are the two main types of mental and emotional disorders?
Anxiety disorders and mood disorders
A suggestion to seek help or information from another person or place
Referral
Extreme mood swings for no apparent reason
Bipolar disorder
A person feels that they must perform a certain activity - if they do then they experience a temporary reduction in anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
If someone wants to be left alone it means they are likely to commit suicide
False - It is just one warning sign
What are 2 resources a person could use to get help for a mental or emotional disorder?
family member or friend, health care professional, religious leader, teacher, crisis hotline