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Teenagers are less likely to experience mental health disorders.
Teenagers are less likely to experience mental health disorders.
False (B)
Which of the following is a common misconception about mental illness?
Which of the following is a common misconception about mental illness?
What does the text suggest is the best way to help someone struggling with a mental disorder?
What does the text suggest is the best way to help someone struggling with a mental disorder?
Understanding and support.
Mental disorders affect a person's ______, emotions, and behaviors.
Mental disorders affect a person's ______, emotions, and behaviors.
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Match each type of mental disorder with its common misconception:
Match each type of mental disorder with its common misconception:
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Which of these options is NOT a difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
Which of these options is NOT a difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
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Ritalin is a medication that can be effective for individuals diagnosed with ADHD if taken appropriately.
Ritalin is a medication that can be effective for individuals diagnosed with ADHD if taken appropriately.
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What is the primary difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
What is the primary difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
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If you are in a crisis and need immediate assistance, you should call ______.
If you are in a crisis and need immediate assistance, you should call ______.
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Match the following resources with their respective websites:
Match the following resources with their respective websites:
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Study Notes
Mental Disorders Introduction
- Mental disorders are real medical conditions, like cancer, and are not signs of weakness or character flaws.
- Mental disorders affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
- Mental health issues are common among teenagers despite the myth that they are uncommon.
- Many teenagers experience depression at some point.
- People with mental illnesses are not inherently dangerous or violent; the incidence of violence is not higher among individuals with mental disorders than in the general population.
- Depression is related to brain chemistry or function, not a lack of effort or personality flaws.
- Mental illnesses cannot be wished away. Seeking help takes courage.
- Professional help is available, and there is no deadline for seeking support.
- Mental illness is not a cause for shame or failure.
- Recognizing need for help is important, and it's better to seek professional help rather than trying to deal with it alone. Early intervention improves outcomes.
- Seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.
- Therapy can take various forms (individual, group, family). Therapy helps with stress management, overcoming challenges, and expressing frustrations.
- Medication can be effective for some mental disorders, but it's essential to take it appropriately.
- Psychiatrists can prescribe medication, while psychologists cannot.
Types of Help
- Therapy: This ranges from individual to group and family therapy, offering psychological support to manage stress and resolve problems, involving topics such as overcoming difficult situations, personal change, and expressing frustrations.
- Medication: Specific medications can be beneficial for distinct conditions when taken properly, but they may have significant side effects in individuals without the corresponding conditions.
Professionals & Help
- Mental health professionals can vary, including psychiatrists and psychologists.
- Psychiatrists can prescribe medication, while psychologists focus on therapy.
Crisis Support & Resources
- For immediate crisis, call 9-1-1.
- For confidential support, consider the Crisis Support of Alameda County at 1-800-309-2131; the Suicide Hotline at 1-800-SUICIDE; or the general Help Hotline at 1-800-448-3000.
- Other resources for help: Kaiser Permanente, Washington Hospital, and Tri-City Health Center offer services for various mental health needs. Contact information is available on their website.
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Explore the reality of mental disorders and their impact on thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This quiz highlights the importance of seeking help and breaking myths surrounding mental health, especially in teenagers. Understand that mental illness is a medical condition, not a personal failure.
