Student Mental Health: Awareness, Intervention,and Referral

Which of these is true of mental illnesses and substance use disorders when taken together?

All of these

Which of the following is one of the most common mental health disorders among school-age children?

Anxiety

Which of the following is true about depression?

Depression can last a long time- weeks or even years.

Which of these is a possible sign of anxiety that doctors look for?

Difficulty concentrating or sleeping

You can be held liable if school personnel investigate a report you've made and determine there's no cause for concern.

False

If chronic or severe, adverse childhood experiences will likely do what to a child?

Make it more likely they will develop mental health issues.

Which of the following is a common symptom of depression?

Problem with sleep

With ___________, people can usually figure out what's making them nervous, afraid or worried.

Stress

How often would a student have to show specific symptoms to be diagnosed with clinical depression?

Two weeks

Mental health issues are:

diagnosable

What are adverse childhood experiences?

traumatic events from a person's early life that are significant cause of mental health concerns.