21 questions
Prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness can be a sign that you are suffering from ________
anxiety
apathy
depression
Feelings of unease or worrying about what may happen are signs of __________
depression
anxiety
apathy
A lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern is called _______
apathy
depression
anxiety
Which of the following is a change in behavior one might expect with depression?
trouble sleeping
eating too much
eating too little
all the above
Which of the following is a warning sign of depression
increased irritability
good grades
increased interest at school
exercising more
Illnesses that involve mood extremes that interfere with everyday living are called mood disorders
TRUE
FALSE
Patterns of behavior in which the rights of other or basic social rules are violated are typical of conduct disorder
TRUE
FALSE
Conditions in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control are called stigma
TRUE
FALSE
Which is NOT an anxiety disorder
phobia
panic disorder
pyromania
post-traumatic stress disorder
Which of the following is an example of an impulse control disorder
kleptomania
phobia
panic disorder
bulimia
Bipolar disorder is
conduct disorder
personality disorder
mood disorder
anxiety disorder
The act of intentionally taking one's own life is called alienation
TRUE
FALSE
A series of suicides occurring within a short period of time and involving several people in the same school or community is referred to as cluster suicide
TRUE
FALSE
Suicide is the _________ leading cause of teen deaths.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Of the following risk factors for teen suicide, which should probably be of most concern?
substance abuse
stressful situation
exposure to other teens who have died by suicide
Which is NOT a warning sign of suicide?
An overwhelming sense of guilt
Withdrawal from friends
Preoccupation with buying new things
Persistent indifference
A treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns is known as _________
cognitive therapy
drug therapy
neurology
Group therapy
The use of certain medications to treat symptoms of a mental disorder is called __________
behavior therapy
psychotherapy
family therapy
drug therapy
A mental health professional who handles personal and educational matters is a _______
school psychologist
teacher
neurologist
counselor
A treatment method that uses ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional is ___________
psychotherapy
family therapy
group therapy
drug therapy
Which of the following is NOT true regarding crisis-hotline workers?
They are trained to deal with difficult mental/emotional situations.
They are usually volunteers.
They know about your personal situation.
They allow you to remain anonymous.