TL 500 - Mental Health Issues in Schools
According to the American Psychiatric Association, more than ______ of people with mental illness don't seek help for their disorders. * 34% * 50% * 25% * 75%
* 50%
In his Ted talk, according to Stephen Tonti, ADHD is: * A disorder that causes him to hyperfixate * A difference in cognition, not a disorder * Not "fixable" * Something that limits student choices in life
* A difference in cognition, not a disorder * Not "fixable"
Mrs. Haver, a 3rd grade teacher, just learned that her new student, Juan, has Asperger's Disorder. He is keenly interested in insects, frogs, and birds. Based on what she knows, which of the following would be appropriate classroom interventions to support Juan? * Allow Juan to utilize a "refocus zone" when needed. * Teach Juan to look at you and his peers in the eye. * Allow Juan to teach others about his keen interests in insects and frogs during science. * Maintain a structured daily routine and consistent transitions.
* Allow Juan to utilize a "refocus zone" when needed. * Allow Juan to teach others about his keen interests in insects and frogs during science. * Maintain a structured daily routine and consistent transitions.
According to the video in Lesson 4 on eating disorders, eating disorders: * First appear in adolescence. * Appear in children, adolescence, and adults. * Are treatable. * Are 80% more likely to occur in women.
* Appear in children, adolescence, and adults. * Are treatable.
Match each disorder to its characteristics. * Asperger's Disorder * Pervasive Developmental Disorder * Autism Spectrum Disorder
* Asperger's Disorder - Typically possess strong verbal language skills and intellectual ability, yet have difficulty with social interactions. * Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Some have a lag in language development and mild impairments in cognitive development. * Autism Spectrum Disorder - Some have difficulties with verbal and nonverbal communications, while some exhibit repetitive movements.
Derek, a 2nd grader diagnosed with ODD, is moving into your classroom next week from out of state. You have heard that he angers easily when frustrated with learning activities in class. Which of the following strategies will you implement to help Derek? * Build rapport with him to find out what he enjoys doing and structuring some time for him to engage in that activity after he completes assignments. * Remember to focus on his anger and promptly remove him from the classroom when you see the first signs of it. * Focus your attention of helping him with the skills needed to complete the assignment, not the anger. * Provide him with additional learning activities to keep him busy so you can work with other students on the required activities.
* Build rapport with him to find out what he enjoys doing and structuring some time for him to engage in that activity after he completes assignments. * Focus your attention of helping him with the skills needed to complete the assignment, not the anger.
Match each description to the appropriate disorder. * Characterized by aggression, destruction, deceitfulness, or theft. * Fewer symptoms related to physical violence. * Severity based on the frequency and extent of misconduct. * Severity based on the number of settings where the behavior is manifested.
* Characterized by aggression, destruction, deceitfulness, or theft. (Conduct Disorder) * Fewer symptoms related to physical violence. (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) * Severity based on the frequency and extent of misconduct. (Conduct Disorder) * Severity based on the number of settings where the behavior is manifested. (Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
Which of the following are true of students with Asperger's Syndrome? * Clumsiness * Remarkable focus and persistence * Recognition of patterns * Lack of attention to details
* Clumsiness * Remarkable focus and persistence * Recognition of patterns
Two common types of mood disorder are: * Depression and OCD * Bipolar Disorder and Anxiety * Bipolar Disorder and PTSD * Depression and Bipolar Disorder
* Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Which of the following are classroom interventions that support students on the autism spectrum? * Provide variety in classroom routines and procedures * Do not try to teach the student to "Look at me." Instead, teach them other ways to provide nonverbal feedback such as looking at a persons forehead. * Introduce change in the same manner each time to reduce anxiety. * Learn the student's triggers and try to intervene before it escalates.
* Do not try to teach the student to "Look at me." Instead, teach them other ways to provide nonverbal feedback such as looking at a persons forehead. * Introduce change in the same manner each time to reduce anxiety. * Learn the student's triggers and try to intervene before it escalates.
Which of the following are symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that you may observe in the classroom? * Easily frustrated * Ability to follow instructions with easy * Disorganization * Waits for a turn to participate
* Easily frustrated * Disorganization
Which of the following are true about PTSD? * Of children and teens who experience trauma, between 25% to 30% develop PTSD. * Boys are more likely than girls to get PTSD. * Events that involve people hurting other people, such as rape and assault, are more likely to result in PTSD. * Girls are more likely than boys to get PTSD.
* Events that involve people hurting other people, such as rape and assault, are more likely to result in PTSD. * Girls are more likely than boys to get PTSD.
Obtaining mental health services for children is easy with only 1 in 12 parents having difficulty. Most parents experience no wait time. * False. Statistics show that 1 in 4 parents find it difficult to obtain mental health services and wait 3 or more months to see a professional. * True. Fortunately, mental health services in the U.S. are plentiful, particularly for children ages 3-18. * True. Statistics show that only 1 in 100 parents have difficulty obtaining mental health services for their children ages 3-16. * False. Unfortunately, mental health services in the U.S. are extremely difficult with 1 in 2 parents experiencing difficulty obtaining services.
* False. Statistics show that 1 in 4 parents find it difficult to obtain mental health services and wait 3 or more months to see a professional.
Marcus, a student with ADHD in Mr. Havel's 3rd grade class, is struggling to control his behavior. Mr. Havel is going to try providing positive reinforcement. In which of the following ways should Mr. Havel give Marcus the reinforcement? * Give rewards sparingly. * Give material rewards. * Ignore his inappropriate behavior 75% of the time. * Give activity rewards. * Speak it.
* Give material rewards. * Give activity rewards. * Speak it.
Which of the following are strategies to support students with ADHD? * Have a code word. * Provide positive reinforcement * Give multistep directions whenever possible * Use time-out often. * Create opportunities for the student to move
* Have a code word. * Provide positive reinforcement * Create opportunities for the student to move
It is important to seek treatment for children and adolescents suspected of having ODD because, if left untreated: * It can develop into ADHD. * It leaves the adolescents with a decreased interest in structured learning. * It leave the child with an increased risk for substance abuse and delinquency. * It can develop into Conduct Disorder.
* It leave the child with an increased risk for substance abuse and delinquency. * It can develop into Conduct Disorder.
Children born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome exhibit which of the following cognitive disabilities? * Psychotic episodes and suicidal ideation * Learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD * Giftedness and ADD/ADHD * ADD/ADHA and Asperger's Syndrome
* Learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD
Bipolar Disorder is characterized by: * None of these are correct * Delusions and paranoia * Manic episodes and depressive episodes * Euphoric episodes and manic episodes
* Manic episodes and depressive episodes
Match each characteristic to the appropriate disorder. * Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) * Eating disorder * Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) * General anxiety disorder
* Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Tracing or touching things repeatedly * Eating disorder - Obsession with calories and fat content of food * Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Fear of specific people, places, or events * General anxiety disorder - Extremely sensitive to criticism
Ms. Lang is concerned that Greg might have ADHD. Which of the following behaviors might she be observing in Greg? * Often tired and lethargic * Often fidgeting and squirming in his seat * Difficulty with manipulatives in math * Trouble following instructions
* Often fidgeting and squirming in his seat * Trouble following instructions
Which of the following are pressures that students in school face today? * Engaging in optimistic thinking * Pressure to create a more balanced life * Performing well on high-stakes testing * Pressures of social media
* Performing well on high-stakes testing * Pressures of social media
Which of the following techniques have been found to be effective for managing students with ODD? * Pick your battle carefully. * Build rapport. * Provide time for positive reinforcement activities. * Be sincere.
* Pick your battle carefully. * Build rapport. * Provide time for positive reinforcement activities. * Be sincere.
Sarah, one of your history students, is struggling in class. She is unable to focus in class so her participation and grades are dropping. She recently displayed anger toward her tablemates that seemed odd. You heard Sarah talking to one of her friends and learned that her family lost their home to an apartment fire recently. Given what you know from this, lesson, Sarah is most likely experiencing: * Body or eating disorder * Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * Post-traumatic stress disorder * Obsessive-Compulsive disorder
* Post-traumatic stress disorder
Beth is a student diagnosed with anxiety disorder. She seems fearful of new places. She is overly shy towards her peers and cries easily. Which of the following intervention strategies might be helpful for Beth? * Privately pull Beth aside to prepare her for an upcoming event such as library time, a substitute, or a field trip. * Have clearly stated and written expectations. * Help her overcome her shyness by having her present in front of the class. * Maintain a consistent routine.
* Privately pull Beth aside to prepare her for an upcoming event such as library time, a substitute, or a field trip. * Have clearly stated and written expectations. * Maintain a consistent routine.
Carlos, a student in Mrs. Walsh's 7th grade science class, had been diagnosed with ADHD. In order to help him follow instructions, Mrs. Walsh should do which of the following? * Provide visual cues * Give directions once to inforce Carlos to focus on the directions * Give directions slowly and in small chunks * Make eye contact with Carlos before giving directions
* Provide visual cues * Give directions slowly and in small chunks * Make eye contact with Carlos before giving directions
Match each stigma type to its description. * Public stigma * Self stigma * Institutional stigma
* Public stigma - The negative or discriminatory attitudes that others have about mental illness. * Self stigma - The negative attitudes and internalized shame that people with mental illness have about their own condition. * Institutional stigma - The policies of government and public organizations that may limit opportunities for people with mental illness.
Manic episodes are characterized by which of the following? * Students possess an inflated self-esteem and may be belligerent * Students may fall asleep in class due to fatigue * Students feel overly happy for long periods of time * Students appear sad and troubled for long periods of time
* Students possess an inflated self-esteem and may be belligerent * Students feel overly happy for long periods of time
Which of the following are true statements about suicide and adolescents? * Suicide is the highest cause of death of adolescents in the United States. * Students who contemplate suicide are more likely to follow through when asked if they have thought about suicide. * Suicide is the 2nd highest cause of death among adolescents in the United States. * Students who contemplate suicide may indicate suicidal thoughts in journal writing or drawings on notebook paper.
* Suicide is the 2nd highest cause of death among adolescents in the United States. * Students who contemplate suicide may indicate suicidal thoughts in journal writing or drawings on notebook paper.
Which of the following are strategies to support students with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? * Talk with the student and be lenient about the behaviors that the student is unable to control. * Be strict, firm, and negative as OCD students respond well to punishment. * Redirecting the student's repetitive behavior can be helpful if it does not cause more anxiety. * Interrupt instruction to tell the student to stop the repetitive behavior.
* Talk with the student and be lenient about the behaviors that the student is unable to control. * Redirecting the student's repetitive behavior can be helpful if it does not cause more anxiety.
When working with students diagnosed with Conduct Disorder, it is important to: * Teach and revisit conflict-resolution skills often. * Use cooperative teams where students select their teammates often. * Not engage in escalating behaviors such as shouting, nagging, or cornering the student. * Give the student options, avoiding direct demands or statements.
* Teach and revisit conflict-resolution skills often. * Not engage in escalating behaviors such as shouting, nagging, or cornering the student. * Give the student options, avoiding direct demands or statements.
Children with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) demonstrate which of the following behaviors? * They are frequently argumentative with authority. * They are often angry and resentful of others. * They respond with violent physical behavior when challenged. * They refuse to accept responsibility for their actions.
* They are frequently argumentative with authority. * They are often angry and resentful of others. * They refuse to accept responsibility for their actions.
Children and youth with mental health problems in preschool and elementary school are more likely to experience which of the following? * They are more likely to be absent. * They are more likely to be suspended. * They are more likely to outperform their peers. * They are more likely to have lots of friends.
* They are more likely to be absent. * They are more likely to be suspended.
Depressed children show which of the following symptoms? * Withdrawing from friends and activities, self-isolation * Decreased motivation * Unkept appearance * Change in grades, getting into trouble at school, or refusing to go to school
* Withdrawing from friends and activities, self-isolation * Decreased motivation * Unkept appearance * Change in grades, getting into trouble at school, or refusing to go to school
Mr. Day, the health-fitness teacher, just learned that his student Regan was recently diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. The counselor suggested he implement which of the following interventions? * Work with Regan to learn strategies to calm herself. * Utilize a Refocus Zone to help her calm down during manic episodes. * Be flexible with the curriculum during mood swings. * Remove Regan from the class during manic episodes as she is easily agitated.
* Work with Regan to learn strategies to calm herself. * Utilize a Refocus Zone to help her calm down during manic episodes. * Be flexible with the curriculum during mood swings.
