INTRO TO MENTAL HEALTH
True or false: Mental Health includes our social, psychological and emotional well-being.
TRUE
Mental health is defined as a constant feeling of contentment? T or F
False: Mental Health is defined as striking a balance on a continuum with good mental health at one end and poor mental health at the other.
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase and a depressive phase.
BI-Polar Disorder
T or F. Using over the counter or prescription drugs to get high are safer than alcohol or illegal drugs?
False
Name the 3 components of mental health.
psychological, emotional and social?
Is ALGEE defined as ridged steps?
False: ALGEE is a set of actions that can be moved backwards and forwards through
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
Feelings of despair, hopelessness, detached from life and those around you. Fatigue or loss of energy.
This is the most commonly used substance in Australia today.
Alcohol
Name 2 examples of mental illnesses.
depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and addictive behaviours.
Mental Illness is common?
TRUE. Mental Illness is very common. One in five (20%). Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year.
This disorder is characterized by Depression and Anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common amongst victims of crime and people in the military.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
T or F. Substance use often co-occurs with other mental illnesses.
True
What is mental health?
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
Mental illness is incurable - you will never recover!
Mental illness is treatable and many people recover. While some conditions are long-lasting, receiving the appropriate support from a mental health profession-al (e.g., a psychologist/social worker) can reduce symptoms and lead a happy and healthy life.
Sweating, Nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, tightness or pressure in the chest , hyperventilation. Feeling like they are going to die or have a heart attack.
Panic attack
Y or N. Should someone be forced to talk (debrief) after a traumatic event?
No one should be forced to speak about a traumatic event. Not everyone needs professional help after a traumatic event.
What is the most common mental health disorder in Australia?
Depression
People who have mental illness can ‘snap’ out of it?
requires a recovery process. It is exactly the same for people with a mental illness. Treatment can be an on-going process and may require regular sessions with a clinician, and recovery is possible.
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal?
Direct/Indirect threats, withdrawn behaviour, giving away possessions, lack of interest in future plans, depression.
What is the Mental Health Action plan when someone is not in crisis?
ALGEE – A……L…..G….E….E……