Module 5 - Section 2 - Early Indicators

Question 1

2 most common mental health disorders in Canada

Answer 1

1) anxiety disorders

2) depressive disorders

Question 2

Anxiety and depressive disorders are more common amongst:
a) females
b) males

Answer 2

a) females

Question 3

Emotional signs of anxiety

Answer 3

feeling on edge

feeling irritable

not fully enjoying things

Question 4

Physical signs of anxiety (many many many)

Answer 4

restlessness

chest tightness

muscle tension

SOB/hyperventilation

GI upset

headaches

sweaty palms

butterflies

changes in appetite

blushing/flushing

fatigue or low energy

rapid, pressured speech

Question 5

Behavioural signs of anxiety

Answer 5

avoidance of feared situations (e.g. public speaking)

short temper, anger

difficulty sleeping

difficulty concentrating, distracted by worries, forgetfulness

Question 6

Cognitive signs of anxiety

Answer 6

apprehension (sense something unpleasant will happen)

over-worry

distracted

Question 7

Emotional signs of depression

Answer 7

feeling sad

non-reactive mood

feeling despair

loss of enjoyment of normally enjoyable activities

Question 8

Physical signs of depression

Answer 8

changes in sleep

changes in appetite

feeling slowed down in movements, or agitated and restless

pain, headaches

Question 9

Behavioural signs of depression

Answer 9

withdrawing from friends and family

staying in more, missing work or school

Question 10

Cognitive signs of depression (many)

Answer 10

feelings of guilt

suicidal thoughts

feelings of hopelessness

difficulty concentrating

dwelling on the negative

thinking over past bad memories and experiences

difficulty making decisions

negative thinking

Question 11

4 main indicators that suggest a concern or problem (vs stress)

Answer 11

1) disproportionate reaction

2) persist for extended period of time - past the stressor

3) impairment - interfere with life

4) out of character - not like self, seem “off”

Question 12

Aspects of a mental disorder diagnosis

Answer 12

not simple

require assessment by a mental health professional

Question 13

What does the mental health professional take into account when doing an assessment?

Answer 13

takes the whole person into account

e.g. life course, family history, current contexts, symptoms, bullying, academic problems, relationship problems, substance misuse, recreation, exercise

Question 14

Components of a diagnostic assessment (6)

Answer 14

1) developmental history

2) family history

3) symptoms

4) treatment

5) other factors

6) relational and social factors

Question 15

1) developmental history

Answer 15

e.g. learning, communication, and/or neuromotor problems, childhood adversity

Question 16

2) family history

Answer 16

of mental disorders

Question 17

3) symptoms

Answer 17

onset, nature, relationship to context/stressors

Question 18

4) treatment

Answer 18

response to any treatment tried to date, consideration of other physical or medical conditions that may be contributing

Question 19

5) other factors

Answer 19

lifestyle, exercise, recreation, substance misuse, current stressors etc.

Question 20

6) relational and social factors

Answer 20

nature of relationships, social connectedness, environment