AnswersHSHEAC Health Sem 1 26-27The Importance of Mental and Emotional Health

Mental and Emotional Problems Answers

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Which activity is a positive coping strategy?

A
sleeping all day
B
drinking water
C
meditating
D
taking vitamins
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Sam survived a very bad car wreck. Two months after, he has been having nightmares, is often startled and avoids going past the location of the wreck.Should Sam seek professional help?

A
No, because Sam is experiencing common behaviors and feelings.
B
Yes, because Sam has social anxiety disorder.
C
No, because Sam has depression and should seeks some natural remedies to treat it.
D
Yes, because Sam is experiencing PTSD.
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Which factor contributes to a person’s risk of having a mental health disorder?

A
living in an urban environment
B
having a family history of mental illness
C
having a friend with a mental health disorder
D
being exposed to a variety of social situations
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Which factor negatively affects the mental health of youth?

A
experiencing academic success
B
having self-confidence
C
feeling loved by a small circle of friends
D
having an ongoing physical illness
6

What is an example of an unhealthy social situation that may factor into mental illness?

A
smoking cigarettes
B
unreasonable curfew
C
frequent arguing at home
D
poor grades in school
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Which set of symptoms is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A
bad dreams, fearful thoughts, and trouble sleeping
B
trembling, sensation of choking, chest pains, and nausea
C
distorted body image, overeating, and self-induced vomiting
D
inflated self-esteem, excessive talkativeness, and a decreased need for sleep
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Which action is characteristic of mental illness?

A
brushing teeth every hour because one’s mouth feels dirty
B
forgetting to eat breakfast on a busy day
C
crying for three days over a relationship breakup
D
feeling embarrassed about going to school after falling in front of friends

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