General Mental Health
True or False: Poor mental health increases the risk for long-lasting (chronic) physical conditions like heart disease.
True!
Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death among people ages 15-34.
Second
How many medical students report depression and anxiety?
A Lebanese study showed that 46.8% of medical students report anxiety and depression.
What are strategies to prevent and cope with stress and burnout?
A. Exercise
B. Overschedule yourself
C. Make a schedule & be organized
D. Do Yoga
A, C and D.
True or False: Research has shown that punishment works as a better motivator than reward.
False.
What is Mental Health?
An important part of overall health and well-being. It includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
True or False: Talking about suicide openly is dangerous. It often plants the idea in a person's head.
FALSE.
Discussing suicide openly is one of the most helpful things you can do. It shows you are taking the person seriously and that you care.
What response is triggered by Anxiety?
Fight or Flight response
What are some self-care habits to better cope with stress and burnout?
- Regular exercise
- Avoid caffeine for at least 5 hours before going to bed
ETC.
What are some de-motivators?
- Competitive consequences
- Social consequences
How can you help someone with poor mental health?
If you know someone with poor mental health, you can help by reaching out and letting them know help is available, helping them access mental health services, and learning and sharing the facts about mental health, especially if you hear something that isn't true.
True or False: Suicide usually occurs out of the blue - without any warning.
FALSE.
80% of the people who die by suicide give some warning. This is one reason for becoming familiar with the warning signs.
What are conditions/disorders that co-occur with Anxiety?
Depression, Eating Disorders, ADHD
Who is most at risk of developing Burnout?
A. A new graduate experiencing reality shock
B. Someone experiencing insomnia due to taking extra shifts
C. Someone in healthcare who just lost a patient
B.
Does EXTRINSIC or INTRINSIC motivation lead to more positive outcomes?
Intrinsic.
Half of all mental illness occurs before a person turns ______ years old, and three-quarters of mental illness begin before age 24.
14
True or False:
If you attempt suicide, you really want to die.
FALSE.
Most people who attempt suicide want to live. They are experiencing overwhelming emotional pain and are crying out for help. If they receive the help they are asking for, they have no need to attempt suicide again.
What are 5 types of Anxiety Disorders?
GAD, OCD, Panic Disorder, PTSD, Phobias
Describe 3 personality characteristics associated with burnout.
- Overachiever
- Other oriented
- Lack assertiveness skills (unable to say no)
True or False: Medical students whose friends are highly motivated have a better academic performance than those who are friends with less motivated friends.
True.
Mental Illness is caused by...
Mental illness is caused by a number of factors including biological factors, stressful or traumatic life events, and long-lasting health conditions such as heart disease or cancer.
True or False:
The danger of suicide has passed when a person begins to cheer up.
FALSE.
A depressed person may want to end his/her life, but lack the energy and ambition to carry out a suicide plan. Ambivalent feelings are a constant struggle. Making a decision often improves the person's mental attitude and increases his/her energy to carry out the suicide plan.
How can you help someone with Depression?
Be a compassionate listener!
Encourage seeking professional help.
Describe 4 causes of Burnout (other than predisposition).
- Working too long/too hard
- Overscheduling
- Unrealistic demands
- Fear of Failure
Name 1 healthy technique to boost your motivation to study for an exam.
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