HOSA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
EVERYTHING EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a Mental Disorder - ✔✔-involve changes in thinking, mood, and/or
behavior;can affect how we relate to others and make a decision.
How many people experienced a mental disorder? Substance abuse disorder? How
many had both? - ✔✔-43.6 million
-20.2 million
-7.9 million
What is anxiety - ✔✔-anxiety can range from specific phobias to general feelings of
wory and tension.
-characterized by excessive fear or anxiety to control and negatively and substantially
impacts daily functioning
- is anticipation of a future threat
Examples of anxiety disorders - ✔✔- general anxiety disorder
-panic disorder
-seperation anxiety disorder
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,-social anxiety
How many americans experienced anxiety - ✔✔40 million in the past year
In what age group is general anxiety disorder most prevalent? - ✔✔13-18, earliest is 6
years old
What causes anxiety - ✔✔Anxiety is caused by a combination of genetics, biological,
and enviromental factors
What is the medication that helps to control anxiety - ✔✔anti-anxiety drugs
(benzodiazepines), clonazepam, lorazepam, alprozam, anti-depressants, beta-blockers
What are effective treatments for anxiety - ✔✔~Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- adresses
the way people's fear by changing the way they think and respond to stressful events
~Mindfulness therapy- help patients to stay in the present and stop struggling to
control distressing thoughts and feelings
~Exposure Therapy- gradual exposure to fearful situations that leads to less anxiety
~Execrise, relaxation techniques, positive support fom family and friends may help.
What is ADHD? - ✔✔Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a mental disorder
characterized by excessive hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention
Subtypes of ADHD? - ✔✔-Predominatly hyperactive
-Predominantly inattentive
-Combined hyperactive/inattentive
In what age group is ADHD most prevalent? - ✔✔Children
-8.4% of prevelance in ages of 3-17
-9% in ages 13-18
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, adult- 2.5% prevelance
ADHD occurs more in boys or girls? - ✔✔It occurs 5 times more in boys than girls
Is ADHD heritable? - ✔✔Yes, it has a high degree of heritability. The gene is unknown.
Risk Factors of ADHD? - ✔✔-Low birth weight
-Smoking and alcohol abuse during pregnancy
-Exposure to lead
-History of child maltreatment
Over arching features of ADHD? - ✔✔-Inattention: child with inattention might have
trouble paying close attention, make careless mistakes, are easily distracted, and have
difficulty to follow through task
-Hyperactivity: defined by fidgeting or squirming, excessive talking, running about,
difficulty to sit still
-Impulsivity: may be impatient, trouble waiting, may frequently interrupt or intrude,
Methods of treatment of ADHD? - ✔✔~Practical Assistance- teaches kids to monitor
their behavior and help them to control their impulsivity and anger
~Counseling- educates adults about ADHD, helping with skills like organizing and
planning
~ADHD Coaching- help adults with ADHD by helping them develop skills like
scheduling, goal setting, gaining confidence, organizing, persisting at life task
What is Depressive Disorder? - ✔✔Depressive disorder is characterized by a pervading
sense of sadness and/ or loss of interest or pleasure in most activities. Include major
depressive disorder (MDD) and persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia).
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EVERYTHING EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is a Mental Disorder - ✔✔-involve changes in thinking, mood, and/or
behavior;can affect how we relate to others and make a decision.
How many people experienced a mental disorder? Substance abuse disorder? How
many had both? - ✔✔-43.6 million
-20.2 million
-7.9 million
What is anxiety - ✔✔-anxiety can range from specific phobias to general feelings of
wory and tension.
-characterized by excessive fear or anxiety to control and negatively and substantially
impacts daily functioning
- is anticipation of a future threat
Examples of anxiety disorders - ✔✔- general anxiety disorder
-panic disorder
-seperation anxiety disorder
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,-social anxiety
How many americans experienced anxiety - ✔✔40 million in the past year
In what age group is general anxiety disorder most prevalent? - ✔✔13-18, earliest is 6
years old
What causes anxiety - ✔✔Anxiety is caused by a combination of genetics, biological,
and enviromental factors
What is the medication that helps to control anxiety - ✔✔anti-anxiety drugs
(benzodiazepines), clonazepam, lorazepam, alprozam, anti-depressants, beta-blockers
What are effective treatments for anxiety - ✔✔~Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- adresses
the way people's fear by changing the way they think and respond to stressful events
~Mindfulness therapy- help patients to stay in the present and stop struggling to
control distressing thoughts and feelings
~Exposure Therapy- gradual exposure to fearful situations that leads to less anxiety
~Execrise, relaxation techniques, positive support fom family and friends may help.
What is ADHD? - ✔✔Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a mental disorder
characterized by excessive hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention
Subtypes of ADHD? - ✔✔-Predominatly hyperactive
-Predominantly inattentive
-Combined hyperactive/inattentive
In what age group is ADHD most prevalent? - ✔✔Children
-8.4% of prevelance in ages of 3-17
-9% in ages 13-18
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, adult- 2.5% prevelance
ADHD occurs more in boys or girls? - ✔✔It occurs 5 times more in boys than girls
Is ADHD heritable? - ✔✔Yes, it has a high degree of heritability. The gene is unknown.
Risk Factors of ADHD? - ✔✔-Low birth weight
-Smoking and alcohol abuse during pregnancy
-Exposure to lead
-History of child maltreatment
Over arching features of ADHD? - ✔✔-Inattention: child with inattention might have
trouble paying close attention, make careless mistakes, are easily distracted, and have
difficulty to follow through task
-Hyperactivity: defined by fidgeting or squirming, excessive talking, running about,
difficulty to sit still
-Impulsivity: may be impatient, trouble waiting, may frequently interrupt or intrude,
Methods of treatment of ADHD? - ✔✔~Practical Assistance- teaches kids to monitor
their behavior and help them to control their impulsivity and anger
~Counseling- educates adults about ADHD, helping with skills like organizing and
planning
~ADHD Coaching- help adults with ADHD by helping them develop skills like
scheduling, goal setting, gaining confidence, organizing, persisting at life task
What is Depressive Disorder? - ✔✔Depressive disorder is characterized by a pervading
sense of sadness and/ or loss of interest or pleasure in most activities. Include major
depressive disorder (MDD) and persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia).
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