MODULE1 & 2

Question 1

A state well-being in which every individual realized his/her own potential; can cope with the Normal stresses of life; cope productively.

Answer 1

Mental health

Question 2

____are characterized by alterations in thinking,mood, or behaviour with significant distress and impaired functioning.

Answer 2

Mental illnesses

Question 3

What is the criteria for mental illness from DSM-5?

Answer 3

1. Mental disorder is a syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbances in an individuals cognition, emotional regulation or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological biological or developmental procsses underlying mental function.

Question 4

PRIMARY PREVENTION: Universal prevention targets:

Answer 4

The general public or whole population group

Question 5

PRIMARY PREVENTION: selective prevention targets

Answer 5

Individuals or subgroups of the population whose risk of developing a mental disorder is significantly higher than that of the rest of the population

Question 6

PRIMARY PREVENTION: Indicated prevention targets:

Answer 6

Persons at high risk for a mental disorder

Question 7

Key components of mental health promotion include:

Answer 7

1. Social inclusion (Healthy relationships,community connections etc)
2. Freedom from discrimination & violence
3. Access to economic resources

Question 8

Everyone is at risk for mental illnesses in the same way that everyone is at risk for physical illness.

Answer 8

Average risk

Question 9

Risk reduction strategies for for average risk individuals

Answer 9

Human rights legislation,anti-bullying campaigns, reducing stigma campaigns

Question 10

Certain people/groups of people are more at risk for developing MH issues either because they lack protective factors in their day-to-day lives or are exposed to exceptional stressors.

Answer 10

Mild-Moderate risk of mental illness

Question 11

Examples of individuals/groups at moderate risk forMH problems.

Answer 11

Children to parents with MH disorder, those experiencing grief, those who have been sexually assaulted, living in poverty, those living with chronic physical diseases, living in LTC homes, low literacy

Question 12

Who is considered high risk for MH illnesses?

Answer 12

Those with strong family histories of MH illness, poor coping skills, early childhood behaviour problems, social isolation,lack proper housing

Question 13

Preschoolers who show high levels of aggression and noncompliance are at increased risk of:

Answer 13

Conduct disorder

Question 14

Defined as a repetitive and persistent pattern of behaviour in which the basic rights of others or the major age appropriate society norms or rules are violated; includes delinquent behaviour

Answer 14

Conduct disorder

Question 15

TRUE OR FALSE:
Schizophrenia, autism, developmental delay & psychotic disorders begin in childhood

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

What does the social determinant of health “early childhood development” refer to?

Answer 16

Refers to the environment in which the child grows; including socioeconomic situation, parenting styles, nutritional adequacy, education, physical activity & play.

Question 17

TRUE or FALSE: Children who experience maltreatment by an adult or bullying are more likely to report psychotic symptoms at age 12.

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

During adulthood & early adolescence manifestations of___________ begin to appear.

Answer 18

Anxiety, depressive disorders, personality disorders, bipolar disorders

Question 19

What is vicarious traumatization?

Answer 19

The cumulative transformative effect on the helper working with the survivors of traumatic life events

Question 20

What is vicarious traumatization?

Answer 20

The cumulative transformative effect on the helper working with the survivors of traumatic life events

Question 21

Define trauma

Answer 21

Experiences that overwhelm an individuals capacity to cope

Question 22

The public health agency of Canada states that mental illnesses are characterized by what?

Answer 22

alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour associated with significant distress and impaired functioning

Question 23

The public health agency of Canada states that mental illnesses are characterized by what?

Answer 23

alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour associated with significant distress and impaired functioning

Question 24

The public health agency of Canada states that mental illnesses are characterized by what?

Answer 24

alterations in thinking, mood or behaviour associated with significant distress and impaired functioning

Question 25

The American psychological association and DSM define a mental disorder as:

Answer 25

a syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental processes underlying mental functioning. Mental disorders are usually associated with significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other important activities

Question 26

What does mental health promotion consist of?

Answer 26

strategies that develop, improve, and support the known protective factors that foster good mental health.

Question 27

A social agency has identified high rates of low literacy among low-income residents in one community. The agency has begun to teach mothers how to read, and then how to read to their own children. In turn, the first mother teaches another mother to read and then how to read to her children, and so on. In relation to mental health promotion, this is an example of:

Answer 27

Improving individual and community capacity and empowerment

Question 28

Capacity, resilience, coping and self-advocacy support mental and physical wellness because:

Answer 28

They are protective factors. The balance between protective factors and risk factors/stressors determines the capacity for health.

Question 29

Examples of preventative strategies that maintain and enhance protective qualities in the environment include:

Answer 29

human rights legislation, anti-bullying campaigns, building facilities for community events, education, income support, and reducing the stigma of mental illness campaigns.

Question 30

Examples of individuals and groups at moderate risk for developing mental health issues include, but are not limited to:

Answer 30

children of parents with a mental disorder; those experiencing grief; those who have been assaulted or raped; those with physical chronic diseases; those in long term care homes; those who live in poverty; and those with low literacy.