CH 7 Understanding Mental Illnesses

What is apathy?

• lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern

• the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen

• a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness

• difficulty concentrating

What are some warning signs of depression?

• petting cats

• eating only potato chips

• loss of energy

• falling...a lot

Depression can do which of the following?

• disrupt daily activities

• make you exercise

• enhance your thinking

• increase your strength

What is NOT a possible warning sign of suicide?

• sense of guilt

• withdraw from friends

• giving away possessions

• uncontrolled gambling

Writing poems, song lyrics, or diary entries that deal with death could be a sign of ____________________?

• suicide thoughts

• creativity

• a personality disorder

• none of the above

How can you help a person that wants to commit suicide?

• by saying "Everyone is sad sometimes."

• encourage that person to talk with a parent

• pretend you don't notice their sadness

• keeping their problems confidential

If you inform an adult about someone that is suicidal, but that person does not take it seriously, what do you do?

• give up

• leave the suicidal person to deal with it himself

• inform other adults who will take action

• all of the above

Which of the following should teens seek help for if they are struggling with mental health?

• feeling trapped or worrying all the time

• feelings that affect sleep, eating habits, etc.

• becoming involved with alcohol or other drugs

• all of the above

What is the act of intentionally taking one's own life?

• cluster suicide

• alienation

• panic disorder

• suicide

What is an anxiety disorder?

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

• illness that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living

• patterns of behavior in which the rights of others are violated

• a lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern