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WorksheetsRecognizing & Getting Help for Mental Illnesses (Chap 6.1, 6.2)
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is NOT a cause of mental illness?
Family History
Brain Chemistry
Substance Use
Healthy Patterns of Thinking
What type of mental illness is a condition in which someone responds with extreme or unrealistic fear and dread to certain situations, experiences, or objects?
Anxiety Disorder
Mood Disorder
ADHD
Diabetes
Match the anxiety disorder to its definition.
when a person experiences anxiety about parts of their lives that they cannot control
generalized anxiety disorder
when a person feels anxious or afraid of social situations in which they might be judged
social anxiety disorder
when a person feels extremely anxious if they cannot check their social media accounts
social media anxiety
when a person experiences panic attacks, or moments of intense fear
panic disorder
when a person has a strong fear of objects or situations that do not really pose much, if any, danger.
phobia
Match the mood disorder to its description.
condition characterized by intense negative feelings that do not go away and negatively affect daily life
major depressive disorder
condition characterized by periods of intense depression that alternate with periods of manic moods
bipolar disorder
condition that causes symptoms of depression in the winter months
seasonal affective disorder
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Major Depressive Disorder?
Feeling worthless
Loss of energy
Falling asleep easily
Feeling like a failure
Which of the following are the THREE types of treatment for a person with a mental illness?
Therapy
Mental Health Medications
Inpatient Treatment
Binge Eating
Match the treatment to its description.
type of therapy in which all family members meet together with a therapist to build positive, healthy relationships
family therapy
type of therapy that involves a one-on-one meeting with a therapist to discuss feelings and behaviors
individual therapy
type of therapy in which a therapist meets with a group of people who share a common experience
support group
What do you call a professional who diagnoses and treats people with mental health conditions?
therapist
teacher
chef
parent
A _________ is a mark of shame or embarrassment that is usually unfair.
stigma
stoma
stucco
stick
What type of treatment is necessary when people are at serious risk of harming themselves or others?
inpatient treatment
outpatient treatment
vacation
exercise
A substance that causes changes in the brain to reduce the symptoms of mental illness is called a mental health medication.
What are TWO barriers to mental health treatment?
stigma
cost
insurance
therapists
Mental illness is a "phase" that will go away in time.
Mental illnesses are as real and have as real of an impact on health as physical illness.
People can fix mental illnesses themselves with just a little effort.
The causes of mental illness are complex, but it is not the fault of the person.
A mental or emotional condition so severe that it interferes with daily functioning is called a(n) (a) .
