Mental Health and Wellness
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What is the most common type of mental health disorder?

  • Schizophrenia disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders (correct)
  • Panic disorders
  • What is a characteristic of people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

  • Having a fear of being outside
  • Restricting exposure to social environments
  • Experiencing anxiety only in response to a specific trigger
  • Experiencing excessive worry or fear that disrupts everyday living (correct)
  • What is a symptom of panic disorder?

  • Tense muscles
  • Fatigue
  • Restlessness
  • Sudden, overwhelming terror or a sense of imminent disaster and death (correct)
  • What is social phobia also known as?

    <p>Social anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a simple phobia?

    <p>Fear of spiders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the World Health Organization (WHO) state about mental health?

    <p>It is more than the absence of mental disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), what percentage of the adult population in the U.S. had a serious psychological condition in 2021?

    <p>5.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a leading cause of disability in the U.S. and much of the developed world?

    <p>Depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a modifiable factor that can contribute to mental health disorders?

    <p>Socioeconomic conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the researchers, what increased the risk of low mental health status by nearly four times?

    <p>Being female</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Mental Health

    • Mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders, it's about managing active conditions, maintaining wellness, and happiness.

    Importance of Mental Health

    • Preserving and restoring mental health is crucial at individual, community, and societal levels.
    • Almost 1 in 5 adults experience mental health problems each year in the United States.

    Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders

    • In 2021, an estimated 14.1 million adults in the U.S. had a serious psychological condition, about 5.5% of the adult population.
    • Depression is one of the leading causes of disability in the U.S. and much of the developed world.
    • Everyone is at some risk of developing a mental health disorder, regardless of age, sex, income, or ethnicity.

    Factors Contributing to Mental Health

    • Modifiable factors include socioeconomic conditions, occupation, social involvement, education, and housing quality.
    • Non-modifiable factors include gender, age, ethnicity, and nationality.
    • Being female increases the risk of low mental health status by nearly four times.
    • Weak economic status is linked to higher mental health condition scores.

    Types of Mental Health Disorders

    • Mental health disorders are grouped according to their common features, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia disorders.

    Anxiety Disorders

    • Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders.
    • They involve severe fear or anxiety related to certain objects or situations.
    • Examples of anxiety disorders include:
      • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
      • Panic disorder
      • Phobias (e.g., simple phobias, social phobia, agoraphobia)

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

    • GAD involves excessive worry or fear that disrupts everyday living.
    • Physical symptoms may include restlessness, fatigue, poor concentration, tense muscles, and interrupted sleep.
    • Anxiety symptoms may not always have a specific trigger.

    Panic Disorder

    • Panic disorder involves regular panic attacks with sudden, overwhelming terror or a sense of imminent disaster and death.

    Phobias

    • Phobias involve a disproportionate fear of specific objects, scenarios, or animals.
    • Examples of phobias include a fear of spiders, social phobia, and agoraphobia.

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    Mental health is more than just the absence of mental disorders. It's about managing conditions, maintaining wellness, and achieving happiness. Learn about the importance of preserving and restoring mental health at individual, community, and societal levels.

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