Mental Health
How does one develop mental illnesses?
One develops mental illnesses by constant interaction with stressful problems.
What is the first thing you should do in an incident where the person stopped breathing?
Clear the scene
Which schedules have no medical use
schedule 1
What are the 2 driving forces in decision making?
Needs and wants
What are the chances of dependency based on category from least to greatest
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Name a few reasons why mental health would improve or decrease
Improvement:
One isn't overthinking problems/deal with stressful problems quickly
Decrease:
Constantly stressed, can't access the things they like to do
what is an AEDs purpose
restarting the heart with electrical shocks
Name four types of drugs.
Opioids, hallucinogens, depressants, stimulants
How can one deal with immense amounts of stress?
Using a stress item, taking a break to do something they like, making the stressful thing into a game/fun activity
How can one relieve themselves from dependency
1. isolate yourself from the drug (either by yourself or with friends)
2. distract yourself with other things
3. call the hospital/rehab
How can one deal with depression/anxiety?
They can deal with these mental health problems by therapy, or engaging in activities that take ones mind off stressful problems.
How do you use an EpiPen?
Unscrew the orange lid, lift the pen, and slam into leg
What is the schedule with the highest chance of abuse?
schedule 1
how does stress affect the body?
Can cause headaches, anxiety, overreacting, depression, change in social life
Why would one become dependent on a drug?
One would become dependent on a drug because of troubles in their personal lives (pain, depression/anxiety, or accidental)
Name at least 5 mental illnesses
1. anxiety
2. depression
3. bipolar disorder
4. PTSD
5. Schizophrenia
6. eating disorders
7. OCD
8. BPD
How would you perform the Heimlich maneuver?
Place hand above belly button and push up
What highly abused drug is slowly becoming legal
Marijuana
Scenario: A robber in commiting a robbery at a convenience store. What would a civilian do in this situation.
a.) Do nothing and hope to not die
b.) Try to call the police
What are the most common effects of not taking a substance your dependent on?
tremors, cravings, mood changes, sleep problems, agitated