8th Grade: Unit 10 Mental and Emotional Health Review

Which anxiety disorder involves a person being unable to keep certain thoughts or images out of his mind?

• obsessive-compulsive disorder

• phobia disorder

• post-traumatic stress disorder

• panic disorder

How should someone react if another person threatens suicide?

• Give them space to work out the problem alone.

• Tell a trusted adult.

• Wait for them to tell you what their plan might be.

• Suggest that a new hobby might make them feel better.

Which disorder keeps a person from functioning normally due to intense fear?

• personality disorder

• schizophrenia

• anxiety disorder

• mood disorder

Which sign can indicate emotional or mental problems?

• assuming normal risks

• trouble sleeping

• wanting to meet new people

• feelings of joy and happiness that do not go away

Which person is specially trained to deal with mental and emotional problems?

• psychiatrist

• school teacher

• principal

• nurse's assistant

How can talking to someone about one's problems be a mental or emotional benefit?

• It can reassure someone that they are not alone.

• It can get someone help early and avoid a long-term problem.

• It can lead to a strategy that resolves problems throughout life.

• It can lead to advice about medication someone should take.

Which example shows a mood disorder?

• obsessive compulsive disorder

• anxiety disorder

• schizophrenia

• bipolar disorder

Which disorder causes people to have flashbacks of a stressful event?

• post-traumatic stress disorder

• depression

• panic disorder

• phobias

Which behaviors are warning signs of suicide?

Choose exactly 3 answers that are correct.

• sudden change in appearance

• sudden happiness after being depressed

• constant boredom

• sudden improvement in grades

Which statement about depression is false?

• Depression needs to be treated.

• Major depression is unable to be treated.

• Depression and suicide are connected.

• Depression can cause physical problems.