Deck 64: Mental Health Problems

Question 1

By 2020, __________ are expected to rise by more than 50% internationally to become one of the five most common causes of morbidity, mortality, and disability among youth.

A) minor depressive disorders
B) childhood neuropsychiatric disorders
C) adult neuropsychiatric disorders
D) psychomotor disorders

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following would NOT be a social/emotional symptom associated with adolescent depression?

A) Distorted perceptions
B) Social withdrawal
C) Loss of pleasure
D) Dejected mood

Answer 2

A

Question 3

__________ symptoms of adolescent depression include difficulty concentrating, indecisiveness, and distorted perceptions about events and relationships.

A) Social/emotional
B) Physical
C) Cognitive
D) Somatic

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Risk factors for suicide include a history of emotional or psychiatric disturbance, especially affective disorders, such as depression and __________.

A) bipolar disorder
B) distorted perceptions
C) sleep disturbance
D) social withdrawal

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for depression in adolescence?

A) Significant loss
B) Abuse
C) Health problems
D) Friends who suffer from depression

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a reason why girls are at greater risk for depression than boys?

A) Girls externalize their feelings.
B) Girls are more likely to be dissatisfied with their bodies.
C) Girls are more likely to blame themselves for their failures.
D) Girls feel responsible for maintaining relationships, and they may experience a greater sense of loss or failure when things don't work out as expected.

Question 7

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2004 __________ was the third leading cause of death among youths and young adults aged 10 to 24 years in the United States.

A) automobile accidents
B) suicide
C) alcohol poisoning
D) murder

Question 8

Boys are at greater risk for depression than girls, although the suicide rate among girls is higher.

Question 9

Adolescents who use drugs or alcohol are more likely to suffer from depression.

Question 10

Major depression represents a significant and negative alteration in how individuals think about themselves, their future, and life experience.

Question 11

The more detailed the individual's plan for suicide is, the lower the immediate risk.