HOSA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EXAM |
COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH
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,Adjustment disorder with depressed mood is a change in mood and affect following a stressor, such as the end of a
relationship.
Intrapersonal Factors , focuses on the theme of loss of another person, an object, self esteem or security,
depression theory either real or symbolic. anger is turned inward and aginst the self cause
depressive episodes.
Learning theory lack of control over experiences; learned helplessness difficult in adaptation. No
longer have the will or energy to cope wih life, and a depressive state results
cognitive theory Negative view of self, the present, and the future focus on negative messages;
congnitive errors
sociocultural factors occurrence of stressful life events cause depression.
Gender bias theory internalization of cultural norms of behavior, rigid gender role and age
expectations
Prevalence of major depressive disorder Individuals age 45 to 64, women
blacks, Hispanics, non-Hispanic persons of other races o multiple races
ind. with less than a high school diploma
unemployed or unable to work
ind. with out health insurance
residents of southern state; Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee,
west Virginia and Puerto Rico
Prevalence of dysthymia Female, age 30 to 44
genetic considerations for depression unipolar depression in the rate of 8% children of depressed parents. If parents
have depression the risk raise to 75%.
Bipolar depression have the greatest inherited, about 85%.
neurobiology considerations for depression Low glucose metabolism , decrease blood flow in the anterior cingulate cortex.
hypothesis concern the level of serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and
acetylcholine and
monoamine oxidase (MAO)
prevention strategies for depression No definitive way, teach and promote use of healthy coping strategies, building
social support, proper diet, exercise and rest are important in maintaining physical
and mental well being. Abstain from illegal drugs and using alcohol only in
moderation. learn risk factors and s/s
,risk factors for depression Genetic, neurobiology
clinical manifestations of Major depressive disorder
clinical manifestations Persistent depressive disorder altered appetite, weight loss or gain
clinical manifestations of Seasonal affective depression occurs within 3months of onset of the stressor. lesser degree than other
disorder depressed mood although a higher level of anxiety may be present
common medical conditions and medications that can Lung and Pancreatic cancer, Heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke,
cause depression hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Addison's, cushing's, AIDS, Influenza, hepatitis,
infectious mononucleosis, Lyme disease, Parkinson's, MS, Alzheimer's, Iron
deficiency, Thiamine deficiency, Vitamin B12 def.
lifespan consideration for children associated with Difficult to determine prevalence reports vary b/n 5% to 11% because of
depression reluctance of clinicians to diagnose children and lack of qualified providers in
some community. whininess, and aberrant play themes
lifespan consideration for adolescents associated with change in typical activities, self-neglect, decrease in social contact, difficulty in
depression personal relationships with teachers and parents, interest in violence. school
performance issues
lifespan consideration for older adults associated with •Depression is not a normal part of aging, but common in older adults. other
depression conditions complicate treatment of depression. depression also make other
treatment complicated.
cultural considerations associated with depression? Because people from diverse cultures may express themselves in different ways,
symptomatology may vary as a function of cultureThus, some have argued that
although diagnosis can be helpful in treatment planning, it can lead to the
misdiagnosis of culturally oppressed groups when clinicians do not fully take into
account cultural, gender, and ethnic differences
how depression is diagnosed Having 5 of the symptoms in 2 weeks, using scale's such as Hamilton depression
Rating, Zung self ratin depression, raskin depression, beck depression inventory
and geriatric depression scale. Thyroid test, Dexamethasone suppression test;
positive is no problem
, major risk factor for undiagnosed or untreated Impairment in daily function, dysfunction of he nervous system, affect ANS
depression functioning, anemia, arthritis, asthma, back pain, diabetes, eczema, peptic ulcer,
kidney and lung disease.
pathophysiology and etiology of Attention- Heterogeneous, nonprogressive, neurological condition. biological and
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD environmental factors such as genetics 60 to 90, perinatal complications,
neurological illness allergies, toxic are correlated. dysregulation of dopamine and
norepinephrine, less blood flow and decreased electrical activity in children.
perinatal complications.
risk factors and prevention strategies for ADHD Genetic, environmental, poor child care during infancy, parental alcohol
consumption by the mother, exposure to lead or other heavy metals.
clinical manifestations of ADHD inability to concentrate, difficult listening to adults carrying out multistep
instructions, rush to complete a task, start many activities without completing
them, not have patience to wait their turn.
lifespan and cultural considerations associated with
ADHD
how ADHD is diagnosed Vanderbilt parent and teacher scales, conners' parent and teacher rating scales,
Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Questionnaire teacher and parent Rating Scale,
Disruptive Behavior Disorder scale, ADHD Rating Scale, Revise Behavior Problem
checklist, child behavior Checklist.
no lab, neurological assessment or attention assessment however, evaluate
individual to rule out any complicating medical illnesses.
the role of ADHD and substance abuse ADHD med are central nervous system stimulants they have a potential for abuse
take them for appetite suppressant or to stay awake.
Distinguish the pathophysiology and etiology of Autism genetic, immunologic, environment, such as drugs during pregnancy and
abnormality of dopamine and serotonin.
risk factors and prevention strategies for Autism maternal age of 40 and up, paternal age of 50 and up, misoprostol during
pregnancy. children with genetic abnormality, boys higher rate than girls,
premature or low birth weight. Hispanics are diagnosed less frequently than non-
Hispanics
clinical manifestations of Autism Impairments of social interaction, communication, ability to adapt to new situation,
attention span and ability to organize responses to situations, obsessive behavior.
speech pattern shows abnormalities; using you in place of I, engaging in
echolalia, repeating questions, fascinated with rhythmic, repetitive songs and
verses, difficulty dealing with new situations.
COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH
STUDY GUIDE 2026| GRADED A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
,Adjustment disorder with depressed mood is a change in mood and affect following a stressor, such as the end of a
relationship.
Intrapersonal Factors , focuses on the theme of loss of another person, an object, self esteem or security,
depression theory either real or symbolic. anger is turned inward and aginst the self cause
depressive episodes.
Learning theory lack of control over experiences; learned helplessness difficult in adaptation. No
longer have the will or energy to cope wih life, and a depressive state results
cognitive theory Negative view of self, the present, and the future focus on negative messages;
congnitive errors
sociocultural factors occurrence of stressful life events cause depression.
Gender bias theory internalization of cultural norms of behavior, rigid gender role and age
expectations
Prevalence of major depressive disorder Individuals age 45 to 64, women
blacks, Hispanics, non-Hispanic persons of other races o multiple races
ind. with less than a high school diploma
unemployed or unable to work
ind. with out health insurance
residents of southern state; Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee,
west Virginia and Puerto Rico
Prevalence of dysthymia Female, age 30 to 44
genetic considerations for depression unipolar depression in the rate of 8% children of depressed parents. If parents
have depression the risk raise to 75%.
Bipolar depression have the greatest inherited, about 85%.
neurobiology considerations for depression Low glucose metabolism , decrease blood flow in the anterior cingulate cortex.
hypothesis concern the level of serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and
acetylcholine and
monoamine oxidase (MAO)
prevention strategies for depression No definitive way, teach and promote use of healthy coping strategies, building
social support, proper diet, exercise and rest are important in maintaining physical
and mental well being. Abstain from illegal drugs and using alcohol only in
moderation. learn risk factors and s/s
,risk factors for depression Genetic, neurobiology
clinical manifestations of Major depressive disorder
clinical manifestations Persistent depressive disorder altered appetite, weight loss or gain
clinical manifestations of Seasonal affective depression occurs within 3months of onset of the stressor. lesser degree than other
disorder depressed mood although a higher level of anxiety may be present
common medical conditions and medications that can Lung and Pancreatic cancer, Heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke,
cause depression hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Addison's, cushing's, AIDS, Influenza, hepatitis,
infectious mononucleosis, Lyme disease, Parkinson's, MS, Alzheimer's, Iron
deficiency, Thiamine deficiency, Vitamin B12 def.
lifespan consideration for children associated with Difficult to determine prevalence reports vary b/n 5% to 11% because of
depression reluctance of clinicians to diagnose children and lack of qualified providers in
some community. whininess, and aberrant play themes
lifespan consideration for adolescents associated with change in typical activities, self-neglect, decrease in social contact, difficulty in
depression personal relationships with teachers and parents, interest in violence. school
performance issues
lifespan consideration for older adults associated with •Depression is not a normal part of aging, but common in older adults. other
depression conditions complicate treatment of depression. depression also make other
treatment complicated.
cultural considerations associated with depression? Because people from diverse cultures may express themselves in different ways,
symptomatology may vary as a function of cultureThus, some have argued that
although diagnosis can be helpful in treatment planning, it can lead to the
misdiagnosis of culturally oppressed groups when clinicians do not fully take into
account cultural, gender, and ethnic differences
how depression is diagnosed Having 5 of the symptoms in 2 weeks, using scale's such as Hamilton depression
Rating, Zung self ratin depression, raskin depression, beck depression inventory
and geriatric depression scale. Thyroid test, Dexamethasone suppression test;
positive is no problem
, major risk factor for undiagnosed or untreated Impairment in daily function, dysfunction of he nervous system, affect ANS
depression functioning, anemia, arthritis, asthma, back pain, diabetes, eczema, peptic ulcer,
kidney and lung disease.
pathophysiology and etiology of Attention- Heterogeneous, nonprogressive, neurological condition. biological and
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD environmental factors such as genetics 60 to 90, perinatal complications,
neurological illness allergies, toxic are correlated. dysregulation of dopamine and
norepinephrine, less blood flow and decreased electrical activity in children.
perinatal complications.
risk factors and prevention strategies for ADHD Genetic, environmental, poor child care during infancy, parental alcohol
consumption by the mother, exposure to lead or other heavy metals.
clinical manifestations of ADHD inability to concentrate, difficult listening to adults carrying out multistep
instructions, rush to complete a task, start many activities without completing
them, not have patience to wait their turn.
lifespan and cultural considerations associated with
ADHD
how ADHD is diagnosed Vanderbilt parent and teacher scales, conners' parent and teacher rating scales,
Swanson, Nolan, and Pelham Questionnaire teacher and parent Rating Scale,
Disruptive Behavior Disorder scale, ADHD Rating Scale, Revise Behavior Problem
checklist, child behavior Checklist.
no lab, neurological assessment or attention assessment however, evaluate
individual to rule out any complicating medical illnesses.
the role of ADHD and substance abuse ADHD med are central nervous system stimulants they have a potential for abuse
take them for appetite suppressant or to stay awake.
Distinguish the pathophysiology and etiology of Autism genetic, immunologic, environment, such as drugs during pregnancy and
abnormality of dopamine and serotonin.
risk factors and prevention strategies for Autism maternal age of 40 and up, paternal age of 50 and up, misoprostol during
pregnancy. children with genetic abnormality, boys higher rate than girls,
premature or low birth weight. Hispanics are diagnosed less frequently than non-
Hispanics
clinical manifestations of Autism Impairments of social interaction, communication, ability to adapt to new situation,
attention span and ability to organize responses to situations, obsessive behavior.
speech pattern shows abnormalities; using you in place of I, engaging in
echolalia, repeating questions, fascinated with rhythmic, repetitive songs and
verses, difficulty dealing with new situations.
