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Mental Health Essentials Flashcards
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What is mental health defined as?
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State of emotional and mental soundness.
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Does good mental health mean constant happiness?
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No, it's about managing negative feelings like depression or anxiety.
3
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What is well-being in the context of mental health?
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Holistic view of your health.
4
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What is a major cause of disability worldwide among 15-25 year olds?
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Mental illness.
5
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When do the first signs of mental health issues often appear?
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During adolescence.
6
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Why do half of young people not get mental health help?
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Fear of being judged.
7
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What is a concurrent disorder?
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Mental health challenges with drug or alcohol use.
8
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What theory explains the development of mental illness?
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Stress-vulnerability theory.
9
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What is vulnerability in stress-vulnerability theory?
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Higher chance of mental illness if it runs in family.
10
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How does stress contribute to mental illness per the theory?
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It can trigger development of mental illness.
11
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What is ADHD?
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Condition making it hard to focus, sit still, and think before acting.
12
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How does ADHD affect schoolwork?
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Hard to pay attention in class or finish homework.
13
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What physical signs might someone with ADHD show?
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Fidgety or high energy, hard to stay in one place.
14
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How might ADHD impact decision-making?
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Person might speak or act without thinking.
15
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What is normal nervousness like?
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Before a test or speech, heart races or stomach feels weird.
16
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What defines an anxiety disorder?
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Feeling nervous all the time for no clear reason.
17
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What are panic attacks?
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Sudden, strong feelings of fear and panic.
18
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What physical symptoms occur during a panic attack?
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Fast heartbeat, chest or stomach pain, dizziness, trouble breathing.
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What emotional symptom is common in panic attacks?
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Feeling very scared.
20
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How does autism affect brain function?
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Affects how brain works and how they see the world.
21
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What social challenge do people with autism face?
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Hard to understand feelings or talk with others.
22
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Why might touch be scary for someone with autism?
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Even a hug can feel overwhelming.
23
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What strengths might people with autism have?
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Very good at math or memory-related tasks.
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What is bipolar disorder?
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Condition causing intense and quick mood swings.
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What is mania in bipolar disorder?
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Feeling so happy and energetic that thinking and sleeping are impaired.
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What is depression in bipolar disorder?
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Feeling very sad and tired, hard to do anything.
27
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What is depression like?
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Feeling really sad all the time for no clear reason.
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How does depression affect enjoyment?
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Hard to enjoy things you used to love.
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What social impact does depression have?
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Feel like no one cares about you.
30
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How does depression affect daily functioning?
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Hard to think clearly or get out of bed.