General
who is someone you could talk to if you or a friend is experiencing a mental health problem?
a responsible and trusted adult like a parent, teacher, adult family member, coach, or member wellbeing.
mental health and mental illness is the same thing.
False, mental health is anyone's state of wellbeing and mental illness is a diagnosed condition.
what differentiates sadness and depression?
If the sadness is ongoing and gets in the way of everyday life it may be depression.
do many mental health problems develop for the first time in teenagers or young adults?
teenagers
how can you show someone you are listening to them using body language?
sitting side by side, talking while walking or doing something, copying their level of eye contact, having an open posture, avoid using phone or fidgeting.
True
what is the disorder that refers to someone feeling worried, nervous or fearful most of the time.
Anxiety disorder
1 in how many people aged 12-17 will experience a mental health problem each year?
1 in 7
thoughts, feelings or behaviours.
anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses among children and adolescents.
False, ADHD is slightly more common.
If someone changes the way they eat or exercise due to being worried about their body shape or weight, what may they have?
An eating disorder
Over 2 in how many Australians aged 16–85 are estimated to have experienced a mental disorder at some time in their life.
2 in 5
what is a mental health crisis?
when a person is at an increased risk of harm to themselves or to others. can include suicidal thoughts, self-harm, experiencing bullying or abuse.
female adolescents were more likely than males to have experienced a mental illness in the last 12 months.
False, Males were more likely.
At what point does drinking alcohol or doing another drug might start to cause problems?
when it becomes an addiction.
have approximately 39%, 44% or 47% of people in Australia experienced a mental disorder in their lifetime?
44%
what is the 5 step action plan for helping a friend in a mental health crisis or experiencing a mental health problem?
LOOK for warning signs
ASK how they are
LISTEN up
HELP them connect with an adult
YOUR FRIENDship is important
it is important to not be too direct if you suspect your friend might be having thoughts of suicide and you want to ask them.
False, it is important to be direct as you cant put these ideas in their head and it shows you are taking them seriously.
what is psychosis?
when someone loses touch with reality, inhibiting their ability to know what is real and what is not.
among Australians aged 16–85, have 5%, 9% or 15% experienced high or very high levels of psychological distress?
15%