Mental Health and Physical Activity
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Which brain chemicals are known to regulate mood?

  • Insulin
  • Melatonin
  • Cortisol
  • Endorphins (correct)

Which of the following is a symptom of depression?

  • Increased energy levels
  • Increased appetite
  • Decreased sleep (correct)
  • Decreased anxiety

What is a risk factor of diabetes and cardiovascular disease?

  • Anxiety
  • Physical activity
  • Schizophrenia
  • Depression (correct)

How does regular physical activity affect feelings of stress and anxiety?

<p>Reduces stress and anxiety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common symptoms of anxiety disorders?

<p>Muscle tension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of panic disorder?

<p>Intense fear and discomfort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does regular aerobic exercise affect anxiety levels?

<p>Reduces anxiety levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two forms of stress?

<p>Positive and negative stress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is eustress?

<p>Stress that is healthy and fulfilling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of regular physical activity on stress?

<p>Reduces stress levels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to problems or issues that disrupt psychological, physical, and social functioning but are not severe enough to be labeled as illnesses?

<p>Poor mental health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to psychological or behavioral patterns associated with distress or disability, and which are not a part of normal development or culture?

<p>Mental illness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mental disorder affects a person's mood, influencing the way they feel?

<p>Depression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mental disorder affects how people understand what is real and what isn't?

<p>Schizophrenia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the adult population in Australia is estimated to experience a mental disorder at some point in their life?

<p>45% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much was spent on mental health in Australia in 2017-2018?

<p>$9.9 billion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adult Australians are affected by affective disorders such as depression and schizophrenia each year?

<p>6.2% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Australians are affected by anxiety disorders such as social phobia?

<p>14.1% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common mental health disorder among children and adolescents in Australia?

<p>ADHD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children and adolescents in Australia were assessed as having mental health disorders in the previous 12 months?

<p>13.9% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common mental health disorder among children and adolescents in Australia?

<p>Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children and adolescents in Australia were assessed as having mental health disorders in the previous 12 months?

<p>13.9% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adult Australians are affected by affective disorders such as depression and schizophrenia each year?

<p>6.2% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Australians are affected by anxiety disorders such as social phobia?

<p>14.1% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of panic disorder?

<p>Affects how people understand what is real and what isn't (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to problems or issues that disrupt psychological, physical, and social functioning but are not severe enough to be labeled as illnesses?

<p>Poor mental health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to psychological or behavioral patterns associated with distress or disability, and which are not a part of normal development or culture?

<p>Mental illness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are common symptoms of anxiety disorders?

<p>Excessive worry and fear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of regular physical activity on stress?

<p>Reduces stress levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much was spent on mental health in Australia in 2017-2018?

<p>$9.9 billion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the common symptoms of anxiety disorders?

<p>Muscle tension and autonomic hyperactivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of panic disorder?

<p>Intense fear and discomfort associated with physical and mental symptoms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain chemicals are known to regulate mood?

<p>Serotonin and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of adult Australians are affected by affective disorders such as depression and schizophrenia each year?

<p>15% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does regular aerobic exercise affect anxiety levels?

<p>It decreases levels of tension and anxiety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is eustress?

<p>Stress that is healthy or gives one a feeling of fulfillment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to psychological or behavioral patterns associated with distress or disability, and which are not a part of normal development or culture?

<p>Mental disorder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two forms of stress?

<p>Eustress and distress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor of diabetes and cardiovascular disease?

<p>Depression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the effects of regular physical activity on stress?

<p>It reduces levels of stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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