age 1 of 81
Mental Health First Aid EXAM STUDY GUIDE
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What is the definition of mental disorders? What functions are
typically affected? .......Answer.........A mental disorder affects a
persons thinking, emotional state, and behavior.
It disrupts their ability to work or carry out ADLs and engage in
statisfying personal relationships.
What are the three most common mental disorders experienced
by adults in the US? .......Answer.........Substance abuse,
depression, anxiety disorders
,age 2 of 81
What is the definition of mental health first aid and how long is
it given? .......Answer.........MHFA is help offered to a person
going through or developing a mental health problem or crisis
It is given until crisis resolved or until appropriate help arrives
How is recovery defined? How does the concept of recovery
vary among individuals? .......Answer.........Recovery is a process in
which people are able to live, work, learn, and participate fully
in their communities
Some people say recovery is a reduction of symptoms and other
say it is the ability to live a fulfilling life despite a disability
What do each of the letters of ALGEE stand for?
.......Answer.........A - Asses for risk of suicide or harm
L - Listen nonjudgementally
,age 3 of 81
G - Give reassurance and information
E- Encourage appropriate professional help
E - Encourage self help and other support strategies
What is the definition of a major depressive disorder?
.......Answer.........Last for at least 2 weeks, affects a persons
ability to work, carry out ADLs, and have satisfying
interpersonal relationships
Identify 3 warning signs of suicide .......Answer.........Threatening
to hurt/kill oneself, increases alcohol use, withdrawal from family
and friends or society
T/F
, age 4 of 81
If you are concerned about a person who seems depressed, you
should not directly ask if they are thinking of committing suicide
because it could put the idea in their head .......Answer.........False
T/F
More women attempt suicide than men .......Answer.........True
T/F
People who talk about suicide don't actually attempt suicide
.......Answer.........Flase
Five questions to ask someone if you think they are acting
suicidal .......Answer.........1. Are you having thoughts of suicide?
2. Do you have a plan?
3. Have you decided how you're going to kill yourself?
Mental Health First Aid EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS BANK AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ||
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What is the definition of mental disorders? What functions are
typically affected? .......Answer.........A mental disorder affects a
persons thinking, emotional state, and behavior.
It disrupts their ability to work or carry out ADLs and engage in
statisfying personal relationships.
What are the three most common mental disorders experienced
by adults in the US? .......Answer.........Substance abuse,
depression, anxiety disorders
,age 2 of 81
What is the definition of mental health first aid and how long is
it given? .......Answer.........MHFA is help offered to a person
going through or developing a mental health problem or crisis
It is given until crisis resolved or until appropriate help arrives
How is recovery defined? How does the concept of recovery
vary among individuals? .......Answer.........Recovery is a process in
which people are able to live, work, learn, and participate fully
in their communities
Some people say recovery is a reduction of symptoms and other
say it is the ability to live a fulfilling life despite a disability
What do each of the letters of ALGEE stand for?
.......Answer.........A - Asses for risk of suicide or harm
L - Listen nonjudgementally
,age 3 of 81
G - Give reassurance and information
E- Encourage appropriate professional help
E - Encourage self help and other support strategies
What is the definition of a major depressive disorder?
.......Answer.........Last for at least 2 weeks, affects a persons
ability to work, carry out ADLs, and have satisfying
interpersonal relationships
Identify 3 warning signs of suicide .......Answer.........Threatening
to hurt/kill oneself, increases alcohol use, withdrawal from family
and friends or society
T/F
, age 4 of 81
If you are concerned about a person who seems depressed, you
should not directly ask if they are thinking of committing suicide
because it could put the idea in their head .......Answer.........False
T/F
More women attempt suicide than men .......Answer.........True
T/F
People who talk about suicide don't actually attempt suicide
.......Answer.........Flase
Five questions to ask someone if you think they are acting
suicidal .......Answer.........1. Are you having thoughts of suicide?
2. Do you have a plan?
3. Have you decided how you're going to kill yourself?
