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Mental illnesses are characterized by what?

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alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior

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Define mental health according to the WHO

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a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her capabilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and can make a contribution to his or her community

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True or false. Mental health and mental illness are mutually exclusive

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false

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In any given year, how many Canadians experience mental illness

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1 in 5

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By the time Canadians reach 40, how many have had a mental illness?

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1 in 2

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what is the second leading cause of death in 15-29 year olds?

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suicides

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costs associated with workplace disability leave due to mental illness is __ that of physical illness

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double

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what 4 areas of life does mental health impact?

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  • relationships
  • education
  • work
  • community involvement
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define depression

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a mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest

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what percent of adults globally suffer with depression?

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5.0%

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how many people in the world have depression?

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280 million

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who is affected more by depression… women or men

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women

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what is major depressive disorder?

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a condition marked by a consistently sad mood and long-term loss of please along with symptoms like insomnia, guilt, or suicidal thoughts

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what is persistent depressive disorder?

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a type of depression that lasts for a long time

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what is bipolar disorder?

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extreme mood fluctuations, including emotional highs (mania) and llows (depression)

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what is post partum depression?

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following childbirth, a mothers depression may be caused by hormonal changes, psychological adjustment to parenting, and weariness

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what is premenstrual dysphoric disorder?

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severe form of PMS caused by hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle

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what is SAD?

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less sunlight and shorter days are linked to a chemical change in the brain

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what is atypical depression?

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a subtype of major depression defined by a variety of symptoms such as increased appetite, sleepiness, weakness, etc.

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what factors contribute to depression?

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  • social
  • psychological
  • biological
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what medications are used to treat depression?

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  • SSRIs

- monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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what two forms of psychotherapy are use to treat depression?

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  • cognitive behavioral therapy

- dialectical behavioural therapy

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what are natural remedies to treat depression?

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  • exercise
  • vitamins and supplements
  • sleep
  • eating healthy foods
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define anxiety

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recurring feelings of excessive worry, nervousness, or fear (often triggered by a particular situation) that impact one’s ability to function on a daily basis

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feelings have to last for how long before one can be diagnosed with anxiety disorder?
6 months
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what are the 5 types of anxiety disorder?
- generalized - OCD - Panic disorder - PTSD - social phobia or social anxiety
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what are contributing factors to anxiety?
- trauma - stress due to illness - stress buildup - personality - drugs or alcohol - other mental health disorders
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what are anxiety symptoms?
- feeling nervous, restless, or tense - having a sense of impending danger - increased heart rate - sweating - feeling tired or weak - trembling - trouble concentrating
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what medication is usually used for anxiety?
buspirone | -sedatives are used in the short term
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what is the most effective form of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders?
cognitive behavioural therapy
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True or false. CBT is usually a short-term treatment for anxiety?
true
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what is exposure therapy (used to treat anxiety)
focuses on dealing with fears behind anxiety. Helps you engage with situations you have been avoiding
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what are some lifestyle changes used to treat anxiety?
- better sleeping habits - self-care activities - more active lifestyle - finding supportive people to talk to
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what is schizophrenia?
a serious mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves
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is schizophrenia more prevalent among women or men?
men
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what are the 5 different types of schizophrenia?
1. paranoid 2. catatonic 3. hebephrenic or disorganized 4. residual 5. undifferentiated
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what 4 factors contribute to schizophrenia development?
1. physical 2. genetic 3. environmental 4. psychological
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what are paranoid schizophrenia?
positive symptoms like delusions and hallucinations
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what is catatonic schizophrenia?
striking motor behaviour, typically involving significant reductions in voluntary movement or hyperactivity and agitation
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what is hebephrenic or disorganized schizophrenia?
shallow and inappropriate emotional responses, foolish or bizzare behaviour, delusions, and hallucinations
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what is residual schizophrenia?
individualzed who have suffered an episode but there are no longer any delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, or behavior
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what is undifferentiated schizophrenia?
classification given to people who may not fit into any of these other classifications because they are showing symptoms for more than one kind
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what are symptoms of schizophrenia?
- delusions - hallucinations - disorganized thinking (speech) - disorganized behavior - negative symptoms - lack of motivation
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true or false. schizophrenia involves lifelong treatment, even once symptoms have decreased?
true
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what medications are used for schizophrenia?
- antipsychotic medications - antidepressants - anti-anxiety drugs - Lurasidone (latuda) - Olanzapine

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