Chapter 5- Mental Health Challenges

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An illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him/her from leading a happy, healthful and productive life is...

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mental disorder

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Depression can cause changes in: thinking, feeling, behavior, all of the above

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all of the above

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Treatment for depression is available and can include all of the following except: medication, counseling, change in your school environment, using drugs and alcohol

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using drugs and alcohol

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Anxiety disorder is...

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a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control.

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An illness that involves cycles of feeling highly energetic, sleepless, elevated self-esteem, making reckless choices and then devolves into depression and apathy is called

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bi-polar disorder

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Someone with a mental health problem may..

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feel trapped or is worrying a lot, become increasingly reckless, aggressive, or violent, becomes involved with alcohol or drugs.

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If someone has an emotional or mental health problem they should not be embarrassed to seek help.

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True

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When asking for help remember:

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asking for help is inner strength, some disorders need professional help, sharing thoughts can provide great relief.

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Identifying negative and distorted thought patterns and modifying accompanying negative behaviors is

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cognitive behavior therapy

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The use of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder is...

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drug therapy