Screening, Training, & Supporting School Staff
This quiz focuses on screening, training, and supporting school staff with an emphasis on recognizing signs of mental illness, understanding diagnosis processes, and appreciating the importance of play in child development. It is crucial for educational professionals.
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What are three common signs of mental illness in adults and adolescents
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Excessive worrying or fear
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Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite
- C.
Difficulty perceiving reality
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn't always easy. There's no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical illness.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Unlike diabetes or cancer, there is no medical test that can accurately diagnose mental illness.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Bear River Mental Health provides screening to assess symptoms and make a diagnosis. After diagnosis, a health care provider can help develop a treatment plan that could include medication, therapy or other lifestyle changes.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Approximately what percent of chronic mental health conditions begin by age 14?
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50%
- B.
75%
- C.
25%
- D.
10%
Correct Answer
A. 50%Explanation
Approximately 50% of chronic mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 75% begin by age 24. At the same time, the average delay between when symptoms first appear and intervention is 8-10 years.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the first step in a treatment plan?
- A.
Getting an accurate diagnosis
- B.
Receiving prescribed medications
- C.
Finding a therapist
- D.
Having a supportive family
Correct Answer
A. Getting an accurate diagnosisExplanation
Getting a diagnosis is just the first step; knowing your own preferences and goals is also important. Treatments for mental illness vary by diagnosis and by person. There’s no “one size fits all” treatment.Rate this question:
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- 5.
For children, playtime is NOT as important to their development as food and good care.
- A.
False
- B.
True
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Playtime helps children be creative, learn problem-solving skills and learn self-control. Good, hardy play, which includes running and yelling, is not only fun, but helps children to be physically and mentally healthy.Rate this question:
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Nov 02, 2018Quiz Created by
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