Module 5: Mental Health Awareness - Prevention, Early Recognition, and Support

Question 1

Resiliency

Answer 1

The ability to adjust or recover from a stressor, threat, or adversity

Question 2

Managing distress is a form of ___ - __________

Answer 2

self-regulation

Question 3

When challenges and stress exceed the point of optimal performance and become too great to manage. (this is referred to as the…)

Answer 3

the tipping point

Question 4

One way to conceptualize the idea of the tipping point is through what model?

Answer 4

The Stress Diathesis Model

Question 5

The process by which the body adapts to changes in the body, such as stress, is called…

Answer 5

allostasis

Question 6

Diathesis refers to

Answer 6

a person’s predisposition or vulnerability to something

Question 7

Diathesis can be…

Answer 7

Biological (genetic)
Psychosocial (early life experiences)
Genetic x environment

Question 8

Overall, the stress diathesis model explains a disorder or behaviour through…

Answer 8

an interaction between genetic predisposition and stressful environmental exposure

Question 9

Stress, if manageable can lead to positive growth and adaptation which promotes resilience and good health. This is referred to as the…

Answer 9

steeling effect

Question 10

Perceived stress

Answer 10

Different people react differently to the same stress due to differences in internal and external environment

Question 11

Physiologic responses

Answer 11

Metabolism, heart rate, anxiety levels, emotions, etc.

Question 12

Allostatic load

Answer 12

Refers to the wear and tear on the body and brain resulting from chronic dysregulation

Question 13

What are the two most common mental health disorders in Canada?

Answer 13

Anxiety and depressive disorders

Question 14

Depression and anxiety disorders are more prevalent in ________ than _________

Answer 14

females than males

Question 15

The rates of depression and anxiety disorders are __________ among Canadian youth and the general population

Answer 15

similar

Question 16

For a disorder to be present symptoms must….

Answer 16

persist and be associated with distress and/or impairment

Question 17

Signs and symptoms associated with anxiety (emotional, physical, behavioral, cognitive)

Answer 17

Emotional:
- Feeling on edge
- Irritable

Physical:
- Restlessness
- Headaches
- Sweating

Behavioral:
- Avoidance
- Short temper
- Difficulty sleeping and concentrating

Cognitive:
- Over worry
- Distracted

Question 18

The signs and symptoms of anxiety can overlap with….

Answer 18

ADHD, depression, or cardiovascular problems

Question 19

Signs and symptoms associated with depression (emotional, physical, behavioral, cognitive)

Answer 19

Emotional:
- Sad
- Non-reactive
- Loss of enjoyment

Physical:
- Changes in sleep and appetite
- Feeling slowed in movements or agitated
- Pain, headaches

Behavioral:
- Withdrawing

Cognitive:
- Feelings of guilt
- Suicidal thoughts
- Dwelling
- Difficulty concentrating

Question 20

What are four main indicators that might indicate a mental health problem?

Answer 20

1. Disproportionate reaction
2. Time (persistent)
3. Impairment (interfere with life)
4. Out of character

Question 21

The diagnostic assessment of a mental disorder involves looking at…

Answer 21

Developmental history (early trauma)
Family history (predisposition)
Symptoms
Treatment
Other factors (alcohol use))
Relational and social factors

Question 22

Psychiatry

Answer 22

Assessing and treating moderate to severe mental health conditions that require combined psychological and pharmacological treatment

Question 23

Counselling

Answer 23

Short-term and problem focused

Question 24

Self-help

Answer 24

Helpful, accessible, and convenient for working through a problem or difficulty

Question 25

Peer support

Answer 25

Can be easier to share with a peer

Question 26

Psychotherapy

Answer 26

Helps support with emotional, social, and mental health problems typically of moderate severity

Question 27

Primary care provider (family doctor)

Answer 27

First line of assessment of a mental health concern to assess, treat, provide continuity, and coordinate all aspects of care

Question 28

A stepped care approach aims to...

Answer 28

match individual patients to the level of service indicated based on intensity of need

Question 29

Current campus resources at Queen's

Answer 29

Student Health and Wellness Services Student Accessibility Services Psychology Clinic

Question 30

Community based services

Answer 30

Hospital Publicly funded Private or fee-for-service

Question 31

Community based services such as hospital based services and publicly funded services often...

Answer 31

do not line up with the university student demographic or specific needs of university students

Question 32

What are three types of barriers to mental health care?

Answer 32

1. Stigma 2. Attitudinal (invalidation) 3. Practical (cost, time, challenges navigating system)

Question 33

No symptoms require...

Answer 33

prevention and health promotion

Question 34

Mild symptoms require...

Answer 34

self-help for targeted signs and symptoms

Question 35

Mild to moderate symptoms require...

Answer 35

social and/or psychological approaches

Question 36

Moderate to severe symptoms require...

Answer 36

pharmacological and psychological approaches

Question 37

Preventative self-help & health promotion involves...

Answer 37

Access to resources Getting enough sleep Regular exercise and recreation Social support network Healthy diet

Question 38

Social approaches involve...

Answer 38

Social skills workshops Clubs Support groups Social prescribing

Question 39

Psychological approaches involve

Answer 39

Mindfulness-based stress reduction Behavioral activation Psychodynamic therapy Interpersonal psychotherapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Cognitive processing therapy

Question 40

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Answer 40

Addressing and changing maladaptive thinking patterns and modifying behaviour

Question 41

It is important to consider medical explanations for symptoms and the interaction between physical and mental health when diagnosing and deciding treatment because...

Answer 41

There may be an underlying medical explanation for symptoms that requires a specific treatment. Physical illnesses and mental health problems can be associated and thus both must be addressed in treatment (holistic approach)