Health Online- The Importance of Mental and Emotional Health and Building Healthy Relationships- Grief, Loss, Depression, and Suicide

Which is a healthy way to treat depression? -giving it time to go away -partying often -going to support groups -isolating oneself

-going to support groups

Coping strategies can help individuals build -resiliency. -negativity. -depression. -isolation.

-resiliency.

Which statement describes grief affecting mental health? -Hanna takes out her anger on close family and friends. -Gabriel has no appetite and seems to be losing weight. -Alina is inconsolable after learning about her father's death. -Raphael has not slept well since his best friend passed away.

-Alina is inconsolable after learning about her father's death.

One review found that those who had attempted suicide were at a 38 times greater risk for dying by suicide than those who had not attempted suicide, and those who had abused alcohol were at a 6 times greater risk for dying by suicide than those who had not abused alcohol. Other reviews found that those with mood disorders and those with access to lethal means had substantially greater risk for suicide than those who did not have mood disorders and who did not have access to lethal means. —Excerpt from "Understanding Risk and Protective Factors for Suicide," Suicide Prevention Resource Center, 2011 Which conclusions about suicide are supported by evidence in the text? Check all that apply. -Mood disorders and substance abuse can be categorized as protective factors. -Attempting suicide once increases the likelihood that one will do so again. -People who do not drink alcohol are at a higher risk of suicide than those who do. -Some mental health disorders increase the risk of suicide. -Having access to a suicide method makes one more likely to do so.

-Attempting suicide once increases the likelihood that one will do so again. -Some mental health disorders increase the risk of suicide. -Having access to a suicide method makes one more likely to do so.

Use the drop-down menus to choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence about the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide. -______________increase(s) the risk for being suicidal. -Talking about feelings of ___________ is a warning sign of suicide. -People who begin ____________ for no reason may be considering suicide.

-Depressive thought -hopelessness -giving away prized possessions

Which statement describes a social risk factor for depression? -Fabian feels excluded from a group of coworkers. -Julia found out her very close relative passed away. -Isabella learned her family is relocating to a new state. -Felix discovered his dad suffered from depression years ago.

-Fabian feels excluded from a group of coworkers.

Which is a healthy coping strategy that Noah can use if he begins to feel depressed? -He can incorporate meditation into his everyday life. -He can find ways to spend time alone due to his sadness. -He can skip exercise so he can get more sleep during the day. -He can remain patient and allow himself to go through the process.

-He can incorporate meditation into his everyday life.

Talia just lost her mother. She is struggling to cope with this unimaginable loss. The grief is so overwhelming that others are beginning to see the physical effects of Talia's grief. Which internal coping strategy might Talia use to cope with her grief? -She could start a new creative hobby. -She could talk to a friend about her feelings. -She could seek out professional help. -She could join an online community support group.

-She could start a new creative hobby.

Talia just lost her mother. She is struggling to cope with this unimaginable loss. The grief is so overwhelming that others are beginning to see the physical effects of Talia's grief. Which statement identifies a physical effect of Talia's grief? -Talia refuses to share her emotions about the loss. -Talia looks sluggish and refuses to eat meals prepared for her. -Talia is more irritable and easily angered at what others do. -Talia begins to withdraw from family and friends.

-Talia looks sluggish and refuses to eat meals prepared for her.

Which best describes internal coping strategies? -They are social. -They are personal. -They help improvement relationships. -They involve seeking support from others.

-They are personal.

Which list explains the grieving process according to the Kübler-Ross model? -denial, anger, depression, bargaining, acceptance -denial, depression, anger, bargaining, acceptance -denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance -denial, depression, bargaining, anger, acceptance

-denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

Use the drop-down menus to choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence about the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide. -____________________increase(s) the risk for being suicidal. -Talking about feelings of ______________ and having no reason to live is a warning sign of suicide. -People who begin ____________for no reason may be considering suicide.

-depressive thoughts -hopeless -giving away prized possessions

A survey was conducted to evaluate how grief affects different factors in people's lives. The graph shows the survey results. Graph Key: 1 = Not at all; 10 = A tremendous amount What factor did grief affect the least? -mood -physical health -economic well-being -social relationships

-economic well-being

Which situation describes a risk factor for depression? -feeling isolated from people at school -being optimistic about how life is going -knowing a classmate who has depression -adjusting to a variety of simple changes

-feeling isolated from people at school

You are working on an article for your school newspaper and would like your next paragraph to focus on the symptoms a depressed teenager might experience. What symptoms can you include? Check all that apply. -feelings of sadness or hopelessness -changes in sleep patterns -increased engagement with friends -loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable -maintaining a healthy weight

-feelings of sadness or hopelessness -changes in sleep patterns -loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable

Shortly after Hila's grandfather passed away, her parents started to notice some changes in her behavior. Hila finds excuses to avoid breakfast and family dinners. When her parents recently checked her school lunch account, they learned that she has not been purchasing any food. Additionally, they noticed that Hila's sleep patterns have changed. She takes naps after school, and if they do not wake her, she sleeps until the next morning. Which type of health is being affected by Hila's grief? -her physical and social health -her social and mental health -her physical health only -her mental health only

-her physical and social health

Which warning signs can be used to identify a suicidal person? Check all that apply. -use of illegal drugs -increased use of alcohol -change in social behaviors -evidence of a mental health disorder -reckless behavior

-increased use of alcohol -change in social behaviors -reckless behavior

Micah has identified suicidal warning signs in his friend Donte and is concerned about what Donte may do in the near future. What is the best action for Micah to take? -talking to Donte about his feelings -giving Donte a journal to record his thoughts -notifying a school counselor immediately -asking a mutual friend for help

-notifying a school counselor immediately

After experiencing a loss in his family, Simon cannot sleep and refuses to eat. What aspect of health is Simon's grief affecting? -physical -mental -social -emotional

-physical

Use the drop-down menus to complete each statement about treatment for depression. -If an individual works with a therapist to determine an effective way to control depressive thoughts, the individual is ____________. -Examples of __________ used to cope with depression are antidepressants that control mood. -____________ are meetings at which people share their struggles with depression with one another.

-receiving counseling. -medications -Support groups

Which is a symptom of depression? -planning for the future -increased concentration -decreased anger -sleep disturbance

-sleep disturbance

Zoe attends school and enjoys hanging out with friends. Recently she found out that her cousin died. What positive external strategy could Zoe use to cope with this loss? -writing her thoughts in a journal -maintaining her personal routine -talking with close family and friends -being patient and allowing herself to grie

-talking with close family and friends

Which symptoms or warning signs are common among individuals who may be experiencing depression? Check all that apply. -the desire to hurt themselves -the desire to socialize with other people -sleeping more than usual -feelings of hopelessness and anxiety -increased concentration on tasks

-the desire to hurt themselves -sleeping more than usual -feelings of hopelessness and anxiety