MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FINAL PAPER UPDATED
STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Major depressive disorder - ✔✔Last at least two weeks and affects emotions ability
to work and ability to carry out usual tasks and have satisfying relationships
✔✔Types of mood disorders - ✔✔Major depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Postpartum depression
Seasonal depression
✔✔Physical signs of depression - ✔✔Fatigue
Lack of energy
Sleeping too much or too little
Overheating or loss of appetite
Constipation
Weight loss or gain
Headaches
Irregular menstrual cycle
Lots of sexual desire
Unexplained aches and pains
✔✔Behavioral signs of depression - ✔✔Crying spells
Withdrawal from others
Neglect of responsibilities
Loss of interest in personal appearance
Lots of motivation
Slow movement
Use of drugs and alcohol
✔✔Psychological effects of depression - ✔✔Sadness
Anxiety
Guilt
Anger
Mood swings
Lack of Emotional responsiveness
Feelings of helplessness
Hopelessness
Irritability
Frequent self criticism
Self blame
Pessimism
Impaired memory and concentration
Indecisiveness and confusion
Tendency to believe others see one and negative light
Thoughts of death and suicide
, ✔✔Specific phobia percentage - ✔✔8.7
✔✔Social anxiety disorder Percentage - ✔✔6.8
✔✔Post traumatic stress disorder Percentage - ✔✔3.5
✔✔Generalized anxiety disorder percentage - ✔✔3.1
✔✔Panic disorder percentage - ✔✔2.7
✔✔Obsessive compulsive disorder percentage - ✔✔1
✔✔Agoraphobia (without panic) percentage - ✔✔.9
✔✔Any anxiety disorder percentage - ✔✔18.1
✔✔signs of anxiety - ✔✔Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal,
Musculoskeletal
Avoidance of situation, Obsessive or compulsive behavior, distress and social situation,
Phobic behavior
Unrealistic or excessive fear of worry, mind racing we're going blank, decreased
concentration in memory, indecisiveness, irritability, and patience, anger, confusion,
restlessness, nervous yes, fatigue, sleep disturbance, vivid dreams
✔✔Risk factors for depression and anxiety - ✔✔Distressing an uncontrollable event
Stressful or traumatic events
Difficult childhood: history of childhood anxiety
Ongoing stress and anxiety
Another mental illness
Previous episode of depression and
Family history
More sensitive emotional nature
Illness that is life-threatening
Medical conditions
Side effects of medication
Recent childbirth
Changes in hormone levels
Lack of exposure to bright light
Chemical imbalance
Substance abuse
✔✔Assess risk of suicide or harm - ✔✔Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Nonsuicidal self injury
STUDY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Major depressive disorder - ✔✔Last at least two weeks and affects emotions ability
to work and ability to carry out usual tasks and have satisfying relationships
✔✔Types of mood disorders - ✔✔Major depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Postpartum depression
Seasonal depression
✔✔Physical signs of depression - ✔✔Fatigue
Lack of energy
Sleeping too much or too little
Overheating or loss of appetite
Constipation
Weight loss or gain
Headaches
Irregular menstrual cycle
Lots of sexual desire
Unexplained aches and pains
✔✔Behavioral signs of depression - ✔✔Crying spells
Withdrawal from others
Neglect of responsibilities
Loss of interest in personal appearance
Lots of motivation
Slow movement
Use of drugs and alcohol
✔✔Psychological effects of depression - ✔✔Sadness
Anxiety
Guilt
Anger
Mood swings
Lack of Emotional responsiveness
Feelings of helplessness
Hopelessness
Irritability
Frequent self criticism
Self blame
Pessimism
Impaired memory and concentration
Indecisiveness and confusion
Tendency to believe others see one and negative light
Thoughts of death and suicide
, ✔✔Specific phobia percentage - ✔✔8.7
✔✔Social anxiety disorder Percentage - ✔✔6.8
✔✔Post traumatic stress disorder Percentage - ✔✔3.5
✔✔Generalized anxiety disorder percentage - ✔✔3.1
✔✔Panic disorder percentage - ✔✔2.7
✔✔Obsessive compulsive disorder percentage - ✔✔1
✔✔Agoraphobia (without panic) percentage - ✔✔.9
✔✔Any anxiety disorder percentage - ✔✔18.1
✔✔signs of anxiety - ✔✔Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal,
Musculoskeletal
Avoidance of situation, Obsessive or compulsive behavior, distress and social situation,
Phobic behavior
Unrealistic or excessive fear of worry, mind racing we're going blank, decreased
concentration in memory, indecisiveness, irritability, and patience, anger, confusion,
restlessness, nervous yes, fatigue, sleep disturbance, vivid dreams
✔✔Risk factors for depression and anxiety - ✔✔Distressing an uncontrollable event
Stressful or traumatic events
Difficult childhood: history of childhood anxiety
Ongoing stress and anxiety
Another mental illness
Previous episode of depression and
Family history
More sensitive emotional nature
Illness that is life-threatening
Medical conditions
Side effects of medication
Recent childbirth
Changes in hormone levels
Lack of exposure to bright light
Chemical imbalance
Substance abuse
✔✔Assess risk of suicide or harm - ✔✔Suicidal thoughts and behaviors
Nonsuicidal self injury
