WorksheetsMental & Emotional Problems
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 25mins
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
A type of depression that results from a specific life event
Bi-Polar disorder
Mild depression
Major depression
Adjustment disorder
What is a feeling of isolation and separation from everyone else?
stigma
alienation
depression
suicide
What is the act of intentionally taking one's own life?
cluster suicide
alienation
panic disorder
suicide
Which type of depression can last for years?
fast depression
eating depression
major depression
mild depression
Which one is a treatment you can get for depression?
physical therapy
changing your home or school environment
exposure therapy
all answers are correct
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
Which describes a panic disorder?
attacks of sudden, unexplained feelings of terror
when you cant help but eat food
when you want to slap people
a mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others
Kleptomania and cutting are examples of
conduct disorders
impulse control disorders
mood disorders
anxiety disorders
What is a series of suicides occurring within a short period of time and involving several people in the same school or community?
alienation
cluster suicides
apathy
stigma
If a student committed suicide, what could be done to lessen the risk of cluster suicides at the same school?
Increase local media coverage of the suicide
Make sure other students know all the details of the suicide
Provide students with counseling to help them deal with the suicide
Send home any students who show strong emotions about the suicide
Prolonged feelings of helplessness, hopelessness and sadness can be a sign that you are suffering from _________________.
depression
anxiety
apathy
conduct disorder
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of depression?
Boredom
Increased interest in life
Poor concentration
Increased irritability
Patterns of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated are typical of a ________________________.
mental disorder
conduct disorder
anxiety disorder
mood disorder
Which is NOT an anxiety disorder?
Phobia
Pyromania
Panic Disorder
Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder
Bipolar disorder is
a conduct disorder
a personality disorder
an anxiety disorder
a mood disorder
Suicide is the ____________ leading cause of teen deaths.
first
second
third
fourth
Which is NOT a warning sign of suicide?
Withdrawal from friends
An overwhelming sense of guilt
persistent indiference
preoccupation with buying new things
Trouble sleeping
Eating too much
Eating too little
Jogging alone
mood disorders
stigma
phobias
anxiety disorders
Patterns of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated are typical of _____.
mental disorders
conduct disorders
anxiety disorders
schizophrenia
stigma
anxiety disorders
imaginary disorders
mood disorders
Mood Disorders
Eating Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Anxiety disorders
What is major depression?
disease marked by mood swings from extreme "highs" to extreme "lows"
anxiety disorder characterized by sudden unexplained feelings of terror
serious condition in which feelings of helplessness and sadness last for weeks or months
a mark of disapproval that results in ones being rejected by others
What is a stigma?
disease marked by mood swings from extreme "highs" to extreme "lows"
anxiety disorder characterized by sudden unexplained feelings of terror
condition in which real or imagined fears are hard to control
a mark of disapproval that results in being rejected by others
What is bipolar disorder?
disease marked by mood swings from extreme "highs" to extreme "lows"
anxiety disorder characterized by sudden unexplained feelings of terror
serious condition in which feelings of helplessness and sadness last for weeks or months
condition in which real or imagined fears are hard to control
Occasional mild anxiety is usually caused by ....
panic attacks and phobias
day-to-day stresses
traumatic events
serious losses
Treatment for depression may include ...
medication
environmental changes
psychotherapy
all of the above
An example of an impulse control disorder is ...
panic disorder
conduct disorder
compulsive shopping
adjustment disorder
Exposure to other teens who have died by suicide is a risk factor for
cluster suicides
resiliency
apathy
alienation
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?
Increased energy levels
Difficulty concentrating
Changes in appetite or weight
Recurrent thoughts of death
A condition that may develop after a person's exposure to a terrifying event that threatened or caused physical harm.
Mental Disorder
Mood Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Alienation
Which is NOT a risk factor for suicide?
having a mental disorder
having an addiction to drugs or alcohol
being in a stressful situation
having a lot of friends
Delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders are associated with ....
depression
anxiety
schizophrenia
personality disorder
Which statement is NOT true about schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder
Schizophrenia can be treated with medication
People with schizophrenia lose contact with reality
People with schizophrenia have multiple personalities
An important step in helping someone who is suicidal is to
avoid talking about suicide with the person
show the person support, but don't ask questions
try to persuade the person to seek help
promise not to tell an adult about it
Mental disorders often go untreated because ...
many people with mental disorders fail to seek treatment
there are no effective treatments for mental disorders
mental disorders are not real illnesses
mental disorders are rarely serious
What is the number for the National Suicide Lifeline?
411
1-800-DIG-RITE
988
1-800-222-1222
