Men's Health Issues

Question 1

Depression

Answer 1

Constant feeling of sadness for 2+ weeks

Question 2

Proactive

Answer 2

Creating or controlling a situation

Question 3

Prostrate

Answer 3

A gland surrounding the neck of the bladder

Question 4

Anxiety

Answer 4

A feeling of fear, dread and uneasiness

Question 5

Stereotype

Answer 5

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

Question 6

Cosmetic

Answer 6

Something done to improve a person’s appearance

Question 7

Body Image

Answer 7

A person’s subjective picture or mental image of their own body

Question 8

Melanoma

Answer 8

A kind of skin cancer that starts in the melanocytes, the thing that gives the skin its colour

Question 9

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Answer 9

A type of skin cancer, most commonly occurring on the face that starts in basal cells

Question 10

Suicide

Answer 10

The act of taking one’s life

Question 11

Gambling

Answer 11

Play games of chance for money

Question 12

Violence

Answer 12

Behaviour involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something

Question 13

Gender

Answer 13

Refers to an individual’s identification with masculinity or femininity

Question 14

What are masculine traits?

Answer 14

• Sporty
• Muscular
• Unemotional
• Non-empathetic

Question 15

What are feminine traits?

Answer 15

• Emotional
• Attractive
• Gentle

Question 16

What is meant by gender role stereotypes?

Answer 16

Socially constructed ideas about behaviorial norms of men and women

Question 17

What are some self-destructive behaviours of males with a negative body image?

Answer 17

• Dieting
• Working out too much
• Body-focused
• Self-harm

Question 18

What are some factors contributing to a negative body image in men?

Answer 18

• Social media
• Stereotypes
• Celebrities

Question 19

What are some ways to improve body image

Answer 19

• Go gym
• Routine
• Challenge norms
• Avoid comparing yourself to others
• Be body positive

Question 20

Taboo

Answer 20

Something that is avoided or banned

Question 21

What types of surgical and non-surgical procedures are Australian men commonly have?

Answer 21

• Implants
• Liposuction

Question 22

What are some positive and negative risks young people undertake?

Answer 22

Drugs, driving

Question 23

What are some reasons why people undertake risk-taking behaviour?

Answer 23

Peer pressure, gender stereotypes

Question 24

What are some ways to avoid risky behaviour

Answer 24

Think about the long term health risks

Question 25

How many people in Australia used illicit drugs at some point?

Answer 25

10.2 million

Question 26

Types of anxiety?

Answer 26

GAD (generalized anxiety disorder), panic disorder, social anxiety and phobias

Question 27

Causes of anxiety

Answer 27

Childhood trauma, stress, mental health, social pressures

Question 28

Symptoms of anxiety?

Answer 28

Very worried, tense, scared, panicky, vomit

Question 29

Treatment for anxiety

Answer 29

Slow breathing, medication, excersise, sleep, dieting

Question 30

Causes of depression

Answer 30

Serious mental illness, personality, drugs, genetics, life events, stress

Question 31

Symptoms of depression

Answer 31

Sadness, tearfullness, emptiness, homelessness, outbursts, loss of interest

Question 32

Treatment for depression

Answer 32

Lifestyle changes, therapy, medication

Question 33

Impact of violence

Answer 33

Can cause permanent disability and even death. Linked to suicide in extremem cases. Also PTSD. Can lead to the victim becoming the aggresor

Question 34

What is a one-punch?

Answer 34

Losing your temper and punching someone, leading to possible death

Question 35

What are the 5 stages of melanoma?

Answer 35

Stage 0 - 4 0 - Melanoma is only on the top layer 1 - low risk, possible ulceration, 2mm thick 2 - higher risk, but still only skin 3 - Spread to nearby nymph nodes 4 - Spread to lymph nodes and internal organs

Question 36

How is melanoma treated

Answer 36

Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy

Question 37

How is melanoma diagnosed?

Answer 37

Physical exam, biopsies, imaging

Question 38

What are topical dyes?

Answer 38

Tanning lotions, creams, and fake tan products. Sheds after a few days

Question 39

What are bronzers?

Answer 39

Moisturisers and powders. Provides skin with a temporary colour

Question 40

What are tan accelerators?

Answer 40

Tablets or lotions claimed to speed up the natural tanning process