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What are the two causes of Anxiety Disorders?
Genetics-Studies support the evidence that anxiety disorders run in families. Stress-A stressful or traumatic event such as abuse, death of a loved one, violence or prolonged illness is often linked to the development of an anxiety disorder.
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Name an alternative to medication and therapy that can help someone manage their depression.
Exercise. Acupuncture. Meditation. Nutrition. Faith. Prayer.
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T/F: If your friend is experiencing a mental health condition you should not talk about it.
False, This is a time when he or she needs you the most and sometimes just talking about it might help your friend feel less alone and more understood.
100
Pay attention if your friend isn’t eating much at lunch or going to the bathroom right after meals.
Not eating, throwing up or using laxatives to lose weight.
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1 in 10 young adults live with a mental health condition
1 in 5 live with a mental health condition—half develop the condition by age 14 and three quarters by age 24.
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Approximately what percentage of children and teenagers experience the negative impact of an anxiety disorder at school and at home?
8%
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To be diagnosed with depression, a person must have experienced a major depressive episode that lasted longer than....
Two weeks.
200
T/F: If your friend does not want to do anything you should stop inviting them.
False, even if your friend doesn’t always come, they will probably appreciate being included.
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Although you may not know whether your friend is serious or not, it’s better to be safe and take things seriously.
Threatening to kill his- or herself or making plans to do so.
200
How many common warning signs are there to recognize if you have a mental health condition?
There are 10 common warning signs: -Feeling Sad/Withdrawn for more than two weeks -Intensive worries or fears that get in the way of daily activities -Repeated use of drugs/alcohol
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Is this Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) or a Panic Disorder? Exaggerated worrying about everyday life, that can consume hours each day making it hard to concentrate or finish routine daily tasks. Characterized by tension headaches or nausea.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). A Panic Disorder is often mistaken for a heart attack, a panic attack causes powerful, physical symptoms including chest pain, heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath and stomach upset.
300
Instead of talking about their emotions or sadness, some people may complain about this....
A headache or an upset stomach. Physical aches and pains are another symptom of depression.
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T/F: Finding out more about what your friend is going through can help them in future situations.
True.
300
Life is stressful, but if there seem to be outbursts that go beyond how other people would often act, it might mean something more serious.
Severe mood swings.
300
What is is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S., the 3rd leading cause of death for people aged 10–24 and the 2nd leading cause of death for people aged 15–24?
Suicide.
400
What to anti-anxiety medications do?
They work solely to reduce the emotional and physical symptoms of anxiety.
400
Depression in this group often goes untreated because many people think that it is a normal part of loss and social transition.
Depression in seniors can be characterized by memory problems, vague complaints of pain and delusions. Depression can be a side effect of some medications commonly prescribed to older persons, such as medications to treat hypertension, and conditions such as heart attack, stroke, hip fracture or macular degeneration are known to be associated with the development of depression.
400
T/F: These are examples of questions that you should ask: -How can I best support you right now? -Would you like me to go with you to a support group or meeting?
True.
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This could mean crying regularly, feeling tired all the time or not wanting to hang out anymore.
Withdrawing from social activities or appearing down for more than 2 weeks.
400
Adults with a mental illness die on average how many years earlier than others?
Individuals living with serious mental illness face an increased risk of having chronic medical conditions. Adults in the U.S. living with serious mental illness die on average years earlier than others, largely due to treatable medical conditions.
500
Name two things that you can consume that can worsen anxiety.
Additives- In some people, certain foods or additives can cause unpleasant physical reactions, which may lead to irritability or anxiety. Coffee or Energy drinks- These substances may seem to help with anxiety at first, but can disrupt emotional balance, sleep cycles and interact with medications.
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There are other medical conditions that can cause depression. Name two other than drug and alcohol abuse.
People who have a history of sleep disturbances, medical illness, chronic pain, anxiety, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop depression.
500
T/F: You should check in with your friend every couple of days.
False, you should check in regularly but NAMI recommends you call or text your friend once or twice a week. Check in with them after their therapy appointments to see how things went. Let them know that you are there.
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Your friend might be sleeping much more or much less or get agitated more frequently.
Drastic changes in behavior, personality or sleeping habits.
500
Match the estimated percentage of a mental health condition to the social group: A) Adult State Prisoners B) Juvenile Justice Youth C) Homeless Adults in Shelters 20% 26% 70%
Homeless Adults staying in shelters, 26%. Adult State Prisoners, 20%. Juvenile Justice Youth, 70%.