Disorders
What is the most common type of anxiety disorder, characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
True.
The proportion of the global population living with depression is estimated to be 322 million people—4.4% of the world’s population.
This mental health disorder is common among military forces.
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This is a professional who you can talk with to discuss your feelings. They can help you process different emotions and situations in your life. Sessions may be in person or virtual.
What is a therapist or counselor?
How many great lakes are there?
5
What is the term used to describe a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that affects daily functioning?
Depression
If you find the right words to say and spend enough time with them, you can assist your friend in ridding them of their mental health issue.
False.
Temporarily you can make them feel better, but if there is an underlying cause making them feel bad, you can't fix it on your own. Sometimes helping a friend through something like this is challenging and frustrating because you cannot instantly make everything better. Being patient is key, and realizing that they need to be able to work out their own problem is needed to avoid burning yourself out. You can be a huge support for them, but ultimately you cannot fix everything.
PTSD, Panic, and OCD are all part of what category of disorders?
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Anxiety
This is a simple and very common technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place. This technique activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
What is deep breathing / belly breathing?
What is the longest bone in the body?
Femur
What is the term for the mental health condition characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression?
Bipolar disorder
Having your treatment plan controlled by a medical professional in mental health is better than you assisting in the design of your own treatment plan.
False.
When people are directly involved in designing their own treatment plan, including defining recovery and wellness goals, choosing services that support them and evaluating treatment decisions and progress , the experience of care and outcomes are improved.
The most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the world
GAD
This mindfulness technique involves taking time to note the things, people, and experiences you appreciate, that are meaningful to you, and bring you joy. This practice has been shown to boost mood and improve overall well-being.
What is practicing gratitude?
In Greek mythology, who is the god of the sea?
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Poseidon
What is the name of the mental health condition where individuals have trouble focusing, organizing tasks, and managing time?
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ADHD
Around 1 in 5 of the world's children and adolescents have a mental disorder.
True.
Mental health problems are very common.
In 2014, about: One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue. One in 10 young people experienced a period of major depression. One in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
More than 43 million Americans struggle with mental illness.
Mental health disorder and a substance use disorder diagnosed simultaneously
The practice of putting thoughts and feelings into words on paper or voice recording allowing the person to think through challenges and express self. It can even be turned into poetry or songs.
What is journaling?
Different from "venting", this is not usually on social media and is usually shared with only a very select few.
Who was the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean?
Amelia Earhart
What mental health condition is marked by chronic, severe difficulty in maintaining relationships and identity?
Borderline Personality Disorder
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.
What is a cause (event or situation) that leads to someone feeling upset, frightened, angry, etc. (potentially setting off a flashback or leading to continued substance abuse)
Trigger
This is a practice in which you focus on what is happening for you in that moment - what you are seeing, feeling, smelling, tasting, and hearing. It is about coming into the present moment?
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What is mindfulness or grounding?
"Let them eat cake" is a famous misquote attributed to who?
Marie Antoinette