Unit 5: Mental Health and Community Health Issues
Which is the healthiest strategy for coping with strong emotions?
Engage in an activity you like such as listening to music or another hobby.
What is the first step to take to help reduce pollution?
Gain information about the current state of the environment and ways to improve it.
Which of these people lives in the healthiest environment?
Gary's neighborhood has a playground, a park, and a local store that sells fresh vegetables. Places to get exercise and buy nutritious food contribute to a healthy environment.
Conner is worried because his grades are slipping and his mother recently lost her job. Which would be his best strategy to avoid getting depressed?
Get the help of a psychologist to explore why he's letting his grades slip and how to manage his stressors.
Which two healthcare plans typically require patients to see a primary care physician?
HMO and POS members are required to choose a primary care doctor.
Which statement about herbal health products is true?
Herbal products might have negative side effects.
How does the national government help improve public health?
It declares standards for public health and writes policies to achieve those standards.
Why is it important to know the difference between stressors we can control and those we can't?
It helps us come up with strategies to reduce the effects of a stressor. Awareness of controllable stressors helps us avoid them by using different strategies.
Which statement best describes health promotion?
It is a set of actions taken by health organizations to prevent the spread of diseases.
In which of these circumstances should someone seek help from a mental health professional?
Jack continues to be listless and withdrawn even five months after his brother's death. A prolonged sadness like Jack's does require help from a mental health professional.
Which of these people is in an environment that is likely to affect their emotional health?
Jamie, a high school student who lives in a neighborhood that has a very high crime rate
Which of the following situations is most likely to cause positive stress?
Laura is very nervous about her first solo piano performance. She practices all day to get it perfect. The stress has helped Laura improve her performance.
List A poor grades fighting with friends temporary illness List B family history of depression traumatic incident prolonged illness List C high expectations overeating feelings of irritability and anger Which list includes several causes of depression?
List B
Diane is throwing a party at her place and inviting many of her classmates. Which of her classmates might feel stressed at the party?
Lyra loves going out with friends but she had a fight with Diane last week and they are still not on speaking terms.
Which is the most realistic goal for attaining and maintaining mental and emotional health?
Maintain friendships with supportive and caring people.
Which is the best strategy for avoiding long-term stress?
Manage time effectively and include time to relax.
Which situation poses a health risk from hazardous waste?
Mr. Frank throws his unused paint cans and batteries away in the city's garbage bin.
Which of these people is more likely to experience stress?
Mr. Green is loved by all his friends. They can always count on him as he never says no to anything.
Passive communicators
People who go with the flow. They either can't or won't express their thoughts and feelings. They have a difficult time defending their beliefs or expressing their emotions. At times, they remain silent when faced with difficult decisions and usually don't want to cause a fuss. Passive communication is an unhealthy means of expression because it can be a product of low self-esteem.
How is precycling different from recycling?
Precycling involves using products that produce less waste so less material needs to be thrown away or recycled. Precycling means producing less waste by reducing and reusing, while recycling is a way to lower the amount of waste that goes to landfills.
The air pollution in your area is increasing by the day. What would be the most appropriate way to address this problem?
Raise this issue at your monthly town council meetings and follow up on the progress.
The air pollution in your area is increasing by the day. What would be the most appropriate way to solve this issue?
Raise this issue at your monthly town council meetings and follow up on the progress.
Which of the following people is most likely to be suffering from reactive depression?
Sasha lost her pet dog a month ago but she still can't stop grieving. She cries in her room all day, refuses to talk to anyone, and has not been doing well at school. Sasha's depression is a result of a traumatic event, so it is most likely to be a reactive depression.
pamela is making an online purchase. Which action will help ensure that her personal information will be secure?
She should make sure the website's address starts with https.
Which is the best response if you hear a friend say, "I just don't want to live anymore"?
Show your support for your friend and offer to help seek out a professional. This is a good response to someone who seems to be thinking about suicide.
You have an important exam next week and are very worried about it. What should you do to ease the stress?
Spend less time on optional activities and study for a while each day.
Which of the following is a common misconception about stress?
Stress does not produce real, physical conditions in the body. This is an untrue statement. Stress does affect an individual physically.
Which example indicates obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Susan is obsessed with arranging her kitchen dishes and repeats this 10 times a day.
Which is a benefit of getting information from a government website?
The information can be trusted.
Which scenario is the best example of public health promotion?
The local community center starts a free fitness program for all county residents.
Aggressive communicators
Thet try to get their way through intimidation. They are pushy and overbearing. They often verbally attack their counterparts during disagreements. They might use pressure tactics to get their way.
Assertive communicators
They are open and honest. They are clear and direct when trying to get their point across. Unlike aggressive communicators, they respect the rights of all parties involved in a discussion. Assertive communicators stay focused on issues, not people, and they do not blame. They persuade people in a respectful way and create win-win situations for everyone involved.
How do passive communicators often react in a complex or stressful situation?
They keep their opinions unvoiced.
Two people are negotiating to resolve a conflict. They both have their own ideas about what caused the conflict, but their ideas are very different. What should they do to gain more insight into the cause of their conflict?
They should check their facts and exchange questions with each other.
Two people are having a discussion. What should they do to ensure that the discussion is positive and rewarding?
They should speak openly with few inhibitions.
$1,500 hospital bill -$1,000 Trent's deductible $500 ← apply 80/20 co-insurance to this amount $500 × 0.80 = $400 insurance provider owes this much $500 × 0.20 = $100 Trent owes this much $15 Trent's co-pay Trent owes $1,115 in all ($1,000 + $100 + $15). The insurance provider owes $400.
Trent had an overnight stay in a hospital. The hospital bill came to $1,500. Trent's insurance plan has a deductible (the amount of money you must pay before health insurance will begin to pay) of $1,000 and a co-pay (an amount of money you pay each time you visit a doctor, clinic, or hospital ) of $15. After Trent pays the deductible, his insurance plan will pay for 80 percent of the remaining bill. Trent will be responsible for the other 20 percent. In other words, Trent's plan has an 80/20 co-insurance (the portion of your medical expenses that health insurance pays after you have paid your deductible) clause. How much will Trent pay out of pocket for this bill?
Which of these people has a stressed-induced stomachache?
Wendy is very scared of her strict dad and suffers from a stomachache every time she has to talk to him.
When a third party gets involved, it's called mediation.
When a third party gets involved
At the international level, public health organizations help underdeveloped and developing countries with poor public health. Which organization created global air-quality guidelines to keep air pollution in check?
World Health Organization
Who is least likely to be chosen as a mediator during a negotiation?
a biased person
Which of the following defines anxiety disorder?
a blanket term that covers several forms of abnormal fears, worries, and phobias
A mental illness or disorder
a disease or condition that affects the brain and influences the way a person thinks, feels, behaves, or relates to people or surroundings. Let's learn more about mental and emotional health issues.
Which of these environments is most likely to cause respiratory diseases?
a factory that releases particulate matter through its smokestacks
The various types of depression have different causes as well as different levels of severity. Which of the following best describes clinical depression?
a medical condition that may occur due to a chemical imbalance in the brain
Which of these statements describes clinical depression?
a medical condition that may occur due to a chemical imbalance in the brain
Martel was at the theater when he suddenly felt scared for no reason. His pulse raced and he started sweating. What was Martel suffering from?
a panic attack
Which of the following would you describe as a public health issue?
a sudden outbreak of cholera
Which of these buildings is most likely to have indoor air pollution?
a tightly sealed house with an unvented water heater
Eating disorders can be caused by depression, peer and family pressure, substance abuse, or a family history of weight problems. Which eating disorder is characterized by the following: an irrational fear of becoming overweight and engaging in extreme dieting, even starvation, to lose weight?
anorexia nervosa
Deidra: Excuse me. Hello. I just tried my pasta primavera. I'm terribly sorry, but this dish is very bitter and doesn't taste quite right. I have a feeling it's because of the eggplant. Waiter: Ma'am, the primavera comes with ten different vegetables. I doubt that you can distinguish the flavor of the eggplant. The primavera is more of an acquired taste. I think you'll get used to it after a few bites. Deidra: Yes, I understand the complexity of the dish. But I'm a regular here, and I've ordered the primavera on several occasions. The dish usually does not taste this way. It's definitely off. I can't eat another bite of this. I would really appreciate it if you could please substitute another meal for this one.
assertive
Primary emotions
basic emotions we're born with. (happiness, sadness, anger, and fear).
overeating but not purging afterwards not eating enough overeating and purging afterwards
binge eating anorexia nervosa bulimia
Josh can't control his compulsion to overeat, and has gained a lot of weight. What does he suffer from?
binge eating disorder
Lisa experiences severe mood swings, persistent sadness, and frequent crying. She can feel very happy one minute and extremely sad a few minutes later. What does Lisa suffer from?
bipolar disorder
alternating moods of extreme happiness and sadness severe and ongoing, needing medical attention usually follows a traumatic event
bipolar disorder major depression reactive depression
Passive-aggressive
communicators attempt to get their way without having to openly ask for it. They repress their thoughts and feelings, commonly anger, until those feelings come out in hostile or unhealthy ways.
Learned emotions
complex emotions that people of different cultures express in different ways. A person's social environment shapes how he or she expresses learned emotions. (love, guilt, and shame).
If you need a routine health checkup, which facility is most cost-effective?
convenient care clinic / hospital
Which would be the best resource for someone who is mildly depressed?
counseling with a psychologist
Which is the best way to pay for an online purchase?
credit card payment
Which practice contributes the most to environmental pollution?
cutting down trees to make way for a mall () F
Which healthcare professional is typically a secondary care provider? (Medical Specialist).
dermatologist
Mental Disorder
eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and others, such as depression, mood disorders, conduct disorders, and schizophrenia.
Which can be an effective way to reduce stress?
engaging in a fun physical activity on a regular basis Physical activity helps release nervous energy and reduces stress.
Psychologists
experts in psychology. They study behavior and emotions and often practice psychotherapy with individuals or groups. Unlike psychiatrists, they are nonmedical professionals, although they may advise someone to seek medication.
Which of the following is not an active listening skill?
glancing at your watch
You attend a routine medical checkup at a group practice. Before seeing a physician, you are required to fill out paperwork that describes your medical history. Which item is not part of your medical history?
habits of your peers
At which healthcare facility is an inpatient surgical procedure most likely to occur?
hospital
Joaquin can't control the urge to splurge on things he does not need and often runs into financial problems. What disorder does he have?
impulse-control disorder
Jim spilled a can of paint on the basement floor. His father is now lecturing him on taking responsibility for his actions, and Jim feels ashamed. Which nonverbal expression might Jim make in this situation?
look down
Which of the following circumstances is most likely to lead to depression?
losing a loved one in an accident
Which is an effect of short-term exposure to stress?
lower overall health improved resistance to future stressors
Which of the following is the most realistic goal for attaining better resilience?
make friends with a lot of outgoing people
Which is the best strategy for avoiding long-term stress?
manage your time effectively and plan time to relax
Psychiatrists
medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. They can conduct physical examinations, order or interpret laboratory tests, and prescribe psychiatric medications.
Which type of conflict occurs when two people each have a different set of facts?
misunderstanding
Which healthcare professional is typically a primary care provider?
nurse practitioner
Which healthcare professional is typically a secondary care provider?
ophthalmologist
Maribel is trying to improve the healthiness of her town's environment. Which strategy would best help her achieve this goal?
organize the town to oppose the neighboring town's plan to dump its sewage into a local river Dumping sewage in the river will damage the local plants and animals and affect many of the people in Maribel's community.
Damon is speaking with his friend, Pamela, who he hasn't seen for some time. Their dialogue is shown below. The last time the two met, there was a misunderstanding between them. What communication style is Pamela now using with Damon? Damon: How've you been? I haven't seen you around in a while. Pamela: I'm fine. Damon: Just fine? Not great? That's not the Pam that I know. Pamela: I said I'm fine, didn't I? Damon: Are you sure you're all right? Pamela: You know, Damon, you sure ask a lot of questions.
passive-aggressive
You have an important exam in a week's time and are very tense about it. What should you do to ease the stress?
plan to spend less time on less important things and spend some time studying each day
Sheila was in a terrible accident six months ago that left her best friend paralyzed. She still is startled by the slightest sudden noise and suffers from sleeplessness, nightmares, and numbness. She has trouble concentrating on anything for a long time and has stopped hanging out with her friends.
post-traumatic stress disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that may develop after a terrifying event.
Kelly and Davine are on the cheerleading squad. The squad plans to build a pyramid during halftime at the first home basketball game. Both girls want to be on the apex of the pyramid, but only one of them can be selected. Neither girl is willing to back down. What kind of conflict are Kelly and Davine in the midst of?
power struggle
Which trait is not a desirable quality in a primary care physician?
presumptuous
Lara has just had a sudden increase in her workload, which she can't handle. She is feeling very stressed. What can she do to reduce the stress?
prioritize her tasks and complete the important ones first
Which of these professionals specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and can prescribe medicine?
psychiatrist
Which is the best professional to consult for a severe case of depression?
psychiatrist Psychiatrists are medical professionals who specialize in dealing with severe cases of depression.
Which type of depression is generally due to a traumatic event and is less severe than the other types?
reactive depression
What is the ability to bounce back from setbacks or disappointments?
resilience
Jane accidentally broke her mom's antique vase and is now trying to pick up the pieces and hide them. Which stage of stress response is she in?
resistance In the resistance stage, a person performs the action decided on in the alarm stage.
Rob sometimes confuses real and imaginary events. What does he suffer from?
schizophrenia
loss of contact with reality extreme changes in mood aggressive and destructive actions tough to get along with others
schizophrenia bipolar disorder conduct disorder personality disorder
Wren's mother is looking for her car keys. When she asks Wren where the keys are, Wren responds that she doesn't know. Which non-verbal gesture might Wren make to match her verbal response?
shrug her shoulders
Which describes a clinical psychologist?
specialist who studies behavior and emotions, but can't prescribe medication
Which of the following is the best description of health protection?
the direct actions taken by health organizations to improve public health
Denzel's mom has asked him to organize the family's trash for disposal. Which of these items should he put with the hazardous waste?
used batteries
Social workers
work with family members involved in psychiatric treatment, and many work as psychological counselors with individuals or groups.
Gina has a traditional health insurance plan. Her deductible is $500. The level of co-insurance for her plan is 80/20, where 20 represents Gina's portion. She does not have any co-payment. If Gina incurs a $2,300 hospital bill, how much money must she pay out of pocket for the bill?
$860 Correct. Gina owes $500 for her deductible. She also owes 20 percent of $1,800, or $360, for her co-insurance. The sum of $500 and $360 is $860.
Which type of website is most likely to be biased when providing information about a product
.com
Which type of website is most likely to be biased when providing information about a product?
.com
Stephanie belongs to a PPO that has a $1,000 deductible. The deductible applies only if Stephanie meets with doctors outside her network. There is no co-payment. Stephanie incurred a bill of $2,000 when she met with an out-of-network specialist for a thyroid problem. She owes $1,400 out of pocket for the bill. If the PPO pays $600 after Stephanie has paid her deductible, what is the co-insurance clause of the PPO that Stephanie belongs to?
80/20
