20 Questions
What is the most common age group for self-harm?
Adolescence and young adulthood
Which group is most vulnerable to self-harm?
Adolescent females
What is a common reason for self-harm?
To secure help or attention from others
Which method is more frequent in adolescent females for suicide?
Self-poisoning
What is a potential consequence of self-cutting?
Disfigurement and permanent damage to tendons and nerves
Which is a risk factor for suicidal behavior?
Personal history of mental health illness
'Suicidal ideation' refers to:
Passive thoughts about wanting to be dead or active thoughts of intending to end life
'Self-harm' can be a way of obtaining relief from:
A difficult situation or emotional distress
'ECT role' in the treatment of self-harm refers to:
Electroconvulsive therapy
'Global suicides account for' what percentage of all violent deaths in women?
71%
Which of the following is NOT a general symptom of eating disorders?
Positive body image
What is a protective factor against eating disorders?
High self-esteem
Which eating disorder risk factor is more common in the Western world?
Middle or upper social class
What symptom is associated with anorexia?
Increased perfectionism
What is the main treatment for schizophrenia?
Antipsychotics
Which type of antipsychotics are D2 antagonists?
First generation antipsychotics
What side effect is associated with first generation antipsychotics?
High rates of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
Which symptom is NOT part of the diagnosis for schizophrenia?
(Anxiety and panic attacks)
'Olanzepine and respiridone' belong to which category of antipsychotics?
Second generation antipsychotics
Which of the following statements about second generation antipsychotics is false?
More efficacious than first generation antipsychotics
Test your knowledge about the general symptoms and protective factors associated with eating disorders. Learn about inflexible thinking, changes in food patterns, obsession with weight, and psychological and social protective factors.
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