The Basics
Disorders
Suicide
Phobias
Name that Singer
100

What is a stigma? 

A. A plan of treatment agreed to by the patient and the doctor

B. Lack of knowledge about mental health

C. Social prejudice that can prevent people in need from speaking up or seeking help

C. Social prejudice that can prevent people in need from speaking up or seeking help

There continues to be a stigma associated with mental illness that contributes to feelings of shame and guilt and thereby prevents people from asking for help.

100

Clinical Depression is:

A. Severe feelings of worthlessness, sadness and emptiness that lasts for several weeks and begins to interfere with a person's work and/or social life

B. Sadness or disappointment

C. Depression brought on by frequent trips to the hospital or dental clinic

A. Severe feelings of worthlessness, sadness and emptiness that lasts for several weeks and begins to interfere with a person's work and/or social life

People may experience depressive episodes after a health event but that does not always lead to clinical depression

100

True or False: asking someone directly about suicide intent increases his/her risk of suicide

False

Asking someone about suicide decreases anxiety, opens up communication and lowers the risk of impulsive acts.

100

Are phobia's classified as a mental disorder? If so, what kind of disorder are the classified as?

Yes. A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. 

Phobias can be so severe that they may interfere with someone's work or relationships, may cause avoidance and may ultimately decrease someone's enjoyment or quality of life

100

This girl loves to party in the USA

Miley Cyrus

200

"Mental Health" refers to: 

A. Having a period of time without any psychotic episodes 

B. A balance in all aspects of like - socially, physically, spiritually, economically and mentally

C. A constant feeling of contentment  

B. A balance in all aspects of like - socially, physically, spiritually, economically and mentally

Generally speaking, good mental health means achieving a balance between all aspects of life

200

Post-traumatic stress disorder is: 

A. A recurring anxiety disorder resulting from the trauma of an unexpected, shattering event

B. A one-time reaction to a very difficult experience

C. A panic disorder

A. A recurring anxiety disorder resulting from the trauma of an unexpected, shattering event

PTDS is not just a one time reaction to a difficult experience but a recurring anxiety. 

People with PTSD may experience flashbacks, agitation, irritability, isolation, sever anxiety, nightmares, insomnia, emotional detachment and unwanted thoughts.

200

True or False: Women attempt suicide more often than men.

True

Women attempt suicide more often but men are more likely to complete suicide. Men tend to use more lethal weapons during a suicide attempt.

200

Social Phobia is: 

A. Inability to host social get-togethers.

B. An excessive fear of social or performance situations

C. A resistance to gatherings of 5 or more people

B. An excessive fear of social or performance situations

This anxiety can be specific to a certain social situation such as speaking, eating or writing in front of others or it can be a more general fear of any social encounter.

200

This singer wants to shake it off

Taylor Swift

300

Who is most likely to get a mental illness?

A. Poor, undereducated people

B. Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of intelligence, social class or income level

C. People with stressful jobs

B. Mental illness can affect anyone, regardless of intelligence, social class or income level

No one, regardless of intelligence, social status, economic condition or education level is immune from experiencing mental illness.

300

What does SAD stand for?

A. Simple Anxiety Disorder

B. Short form of "sadness" 

C. Seasonal Affective disorder

C. Seasonal Affective disorder

Season Affective disorder is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. This disorder is generally marked by an increase in depressive symptoms that start around October or November and then subside around April or May.

300

When there is a threat of suicide friends and family are most likely to: 

A. Ridicule the person

B. Encourage the person to seek help

C. Offer compassion and support

D. Have no response

D. Have no response

Unfortunately the topic of suicide is often avoided. Research indicates that the most common response of friends and family to a threat of suicide is no response on at all. 

If someone discloses to you that they are feeling suicidal please be supportive and non-judgmental. Let them talk to you as long as they need to or want to and encourage them to seek professional help. 

If you are feelin suicidal please tell someone and get help for yourself.

300

Agoraphobia is: 

A. A fear of being in places or situations which would be difficult to escape

B. A fear of small confined areas

C. A fear or drowning

A. A fear of being in places or situations which would be difficult to escape

Agoraphobia is the fear of having panic attacks in a situation or setting where one will not be able to leave or "Escape." It is not the fear of being in public.

300

This singer is Riding Solo

Jason Derulo

400

If a person is having a panic attack what might you do you to help them in that moment (or not do)? 

(4 things)

Stay with them

Encourage the be calm

Encourage them to breathe

Let them know you are not going anywhere

Speak slowly and calmly

Breathe with them demonstrating slow and controlled breathes

Do not touch them or grab them

Do not dismiss their fears or ask them to talk about their fears during the panic attack

400

This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)

Bi-Polar Disorder

400

What is the most common method used in completed suicides?

Firearms

Over 50% of all suicides are completed using a firearm. 

If you own firearms please keep them in a safe, secure and locked area. 

It is recommended that firearm owners keep ammunition stored separate from the firearm itself.

400

Name the phobia: Fear of enclosed spaces

Claustrophobia

400

This singer wants you to cry him a river

Justin Timberlake

500

Name 4 reason why people hesitate to get help for mental illnesses. 

They do not want to be a burden 

it is hard to talk about

it makes them feel vulnerable

fear of being judged

They don't know who to tell

They don't think the problem is serious enough 

They think asking for help is like giving up

They are embarrassed or ashamed

500

Part 1: Eating disorders are or are not considered a mental health disorder? 

Part 2: There are three types of eating disorders, What is the most common eating disorder?

Eating disorders are considered a mental health illness however, people who have an eating disorder are at high risk to experience a physical health crisis. 

Binge eating disorder (or compulsive eating) is the most common.

Bulimia is the second most common and can be life threatening. Purging and over exercising can cause several imbalances within the human body and can lead to heart failure. 

Anorexia is the least common eating disorder and can also be life threatening.

500

Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal

Direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”

Personality changes or withdrawn behavior 

Hoarding medication

Giving away prized possessions

Lack of interest in future plans

Isolation from friends and colleagues

500

Which phobia does a person have if they are afraid of heights?

Acrophobia

500

This boy band doesn't wanna be a fool for you. They don't wanna be a player in your game for two, they just wanna say bye, bye, bye......

NSYNC