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Self-harm
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Symptoms/Warning signs
Career Related: Mental Health Nurses
Depression
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Self-harm affect 1%-4% of the population, but what are the rates of self-harm among teens?
It ranges from 15%-39% for teens.
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People who self-harm have a higher risk of suicide, self-harm is found in ___ of suicides. a) 5%-20% b) 20%-40% c)40%-60% d)60%-80%
C) THERE IS INCREASED RISK OF SUICIDE IN PEOPLE WHO SELF-HARM TO THE EXTENT THAT SELF-HARM IS FOUND IN 40-60% OF SUICIDES.
100
A girl in grade nine always cares about her appearance, she wears make up and has the newest trends. Once she comes back after summer in grade ten, she has clothes that don't fit her, her hair's up carelessly and she doesn't have makeup. Is this a warning sign?
YES. T'S AN EARLY WARNING SIGN: NEGLECT OF APPEARANCE.
100
What's an estimate of a mental health nurse's salary?
THEIR SALARIES ARE AN AVERAGE OF $62,500.
100
What can cause depression? a) Medical conditions b) Stress c) Alcohol abuse d) All of the above
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE
200
How many steps are in treatments for self-harm?
3 STEPS. •CONFINE IN SOMEONE •FIGURE OUT WHY YOU SELF-HARM •FIND NEW COPING TECHNIQUES
200
Do an estimate 2,500 people die from suicide each year in Canada?
NO, EACH YEAR CLOSE TO 3,700 PEOPLE DIE FROM SUICIDE IN CANADA.
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Does having problems with relationships include in the warning signs as self-harm?
YES, IT DOES, BECAUSE IT MAKES YOU HAVE A HIGHER CHANCE OF THINKING ABOUT SELF-HARM.
200
What are some examples of where Mental Health Nurses work? (name at least 2)
•General and psychiatric hospitals •Substance abuse treatment programs •Private practice •Community mental health agencies •Home healthcare services
200
How many people in Canada have major depression? a) 1/2 b) 1/5 c) 1/10 d) 1/4
C) 1/10 PEOPLE IN CANADA SUFFER FROM MAJOR DEPRESSION.
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People who self-harm are often looking for what? a) Attention b) Relief c) Express their feelings d) Nothing
B) PEOPLE WHO DO SELF-HARM ARE OFTEN LOOKING FOR RELIEF FROM PSYCHOLOGICAL PAIN, UNBEARABLE TENSION, LONELINESS, DEPRESSION, ANGER, ANGER, AND/OR ABESENCE OF FEELING/NUMBNESS.
300
Is there any diagnostic tests for self-injury?
THERE'S NO SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR SELF-INJURY YET A MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER MAY EVALUATE YOU FOR OTHER MENTAL ILLNESSES THAT MAY BE LINKED TO SELF-HARM.
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True or False: A girl trips and falls in her gym class and her knees are bleeding, she says she's okay with a smile, automatically you should think she's self-injuring herself.
FALSE.
300
Are Mental Health Nurses schedules repeatedly done every day?
No, Mental Health Nurses schedule are very wide open. Yet they do talk about the same subjects for multiple days.
300
How many main types of depression are there?
There are many types of depression yet there are 4 main types of depression which are: •Major depression – when you have 5 or more symptoms for at least 2 weeks. It stays for at least 6 months or more if not treated. •Minor depression – when you have less than 5 symptoms for at least 2 weeks. Minor depression is similar to major depression except it has fewer symptoms. •Atypical depression – this happens 1/3 of people who have depression. Symptoms are overeating and/or oversleeping. May feel like you’re weighed down and get very upset by rejection. •Dysthymia – a milder form of depression that can last for years if not treated
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Which is correct, cutting of the skin is __ of ways to self harm: a) 50% b) 60% c) 70% d) 80%
D) 80% OF SELF-HARM INCLUDES STABBING OR CUTTING THE SKIN WITH A SHARP OBJECT.
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Does self-harm have any other classifications?
YES, IT HAS OTHER CLASSICATIONS, WHICH ARE: SELF-INJURY; SELF-INFLICTED VIOLENCE; NON-SUICIDAL SELF INJURY; SELF-INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR.
400
Wearing long pants and a long sleeved shirt in winter is an early warning sign.
NO, IF IT WERE SUMMER IT MAY BE.
400
What's another name for a Mental Health Nurse?
REGISTERED NURSE
400
Can sleeping enough, exercise daily, and a healthy diet help yourself from ridding yourself from depression?
YES, THINGS THAT MAKE YOU HAPPY CAN HELP AS WELL.
500
If you self-harm what are the risks of mental illnesses that you might have?
PEOPLE WHO SELF-HARM HAVE A RISK OF MENTAL ILLNESSES LIKE: ~BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER. ~BIPOLAR DISORDER. ~DEPRESSION. ~PHOBIAS. ~AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. ~CONDUCT DISORDERS. ~SCHIZOPHRENIA.
500
In 2010, how many Canadians were hospitalized for self-injury?
AN AVERAGE OF 48 PATIENTS EVERY DAY, THERE WAS AROUND 17,500 CANADIANS.
500
Which of the following are symptoms of depression? a) Moody most of the time b) Trouble sleeping or sleeping to much c) Weight gain or loss d) A, B, and C are symptoms e) None of them are symptoms
D) A, B, AND C ARE SYMPTOMS.
500
What do Mental Health Nurses do not do: a) Talk to your parents at your house. b) Work on the Holidays at community agencies. c) Are on the feet all the time while working. d) Are compassionate about their job and people around them.
B) WORK ON THE HOLIDAYS AT COMMUNITY AGENCIES.
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Since an article was made by the World Health Organization, they reported over ______ people around the world have depression. a) 350 b) 350 thousand c)350 million
C) SINCE AN ARTICLE WAS MADE BY THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) ON WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY (OCTOBER 10th), THEY HAVE REPORTED OVER 350 MILLION PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD HAVE DEPRESSION.