19 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the topics covered in the presentation on mental health conditions?
Causes and management of mental health conditions
What is the third leading cause of total disease burden in Australia?
Mental illness
What is the annual loss of productivity associated with mental illness in Australia?
$220 billion
Which of the following is a cognitive symptom of schizophrenia?
Poor short- and long-term memory
What is one of the criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia according to the DSM-5?
Delusions
What is one of the risk factors for developing schizophrenia?
Genetic susceptibility
Which brain abnormality is associated with schizophrenia?
Increased size of third and lateral ventricles
Which of the following is a symptom of depression according to the DSM-5?
All of the above
According to the text, which of the following is a risk factor for depression?
All of the above
What is one of the primary treatments for depression mentioned in the text?
All of the above
According to the text, what is the impact of mental illness on victims of violence?
They are more likely to be victims of violence
Which of the following is a symptom of PTSD?
Experiencing physical reactions
What is a risk factor for developing PTSD?
All of the above
What is the pathophysiology of PTSD?
Underactive prefrontal cortex + Overactive amygdala + Impaired memory storage and recall
What is a common medication used to manage PTSD?
Sertraline
Which of the following is the correct definition of mental illness?
A health problem that affects how a person feels, thinks, behaves, and interacts with others.
What is the difference between a mental health problem and a mental illness?
A mental health problem is temporary and caused by life stresses, while a mental illness is more chronic.
What is the recovery-orientated approach in mental health practice?
A focus on achieving an optimal state of personal, social, and emotional well-being while living with or recovering from a mental health condition.
What are the main groups of mental health conditions?
Psychotic disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders.
Test your knowledge on cognitive symptoms in individuals with schizophrenia. This quiz covers confusion, difficulty understanding information, decision-making challenges, attention difficulties, memory impairments, and reduced information processing capacity.
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