Psychological problems

• What organization publishes figures on mental health problems in England?

  MIND
• What was the incidence of depression in England in 2009?

  2.6 in 100 people
• What was the incidence of anxiety in England in 2009?

  4.7 in 100 people
• What was the incidence of eating disorders in England in 2009?

  1.6 in 100 people
• What do various reports suggest about the lifetime experience of mental health problems?

  1 in 2 people will experience them
• What percentage of adults accessed treatment for mental health in 2007?

  24%
• What percentage of adults accessed treatment for mental health in 2014?


  37%
• What does MIND estimate about mental health problems by 2030?

  Two million more adults will have them
• Who is more likely to be treated for mental health problems?

  Women
• What is one explanation for rising mental health problems?

  Increasing economic deprivation
• What percentage of men in lower income households visit mental health services?

  21%
• What percentage of men in higher income households visit mental health services?

  15%
• What is a problem for older people living alone?

  Social isolation
• How do beliefs about mental health vary globally?

  They differ significantly across cultures
• What is one ancient healing tradition in the Western world?

  Religious intervention
• How do some cultures view auditory hallucinations?

  As a positive experience
• What is a characteristic of unipolar depression?

  Experiencing one emotional state (sadness)
• What is the core issue regarding mental illness?

  Defining what constitutes mental illness
• What do doctors look for in signs of mental illness?

  Undesirable behavior and symptoms
• Why is identifying mental illness more subjective than physical illness?

  Signs and symptoms are arbitrary
• What did Marie Jahoda suggest about mental health?

  Focus on characteristics of mental health
• What are the six categories of mental health according to Jahoda?

  • Positive self-attitude
  • Personal growth and self-actualization
  • Integration of personality
  • Autonomy
  • Accurate perception of reality
  • Environmental mastery
• What is the stigma associated with mental illness?

  Low expectations and discrimination
• What is the currently preferred term for mental illness?

  Mental health problem
• What is the anti-psychiatry movement's stance on mental illness?

  It argues against the medical model
• What is one effect of mental health problems on relationships?

  Difficulty communicating with others
• How do mental health problems affect day-to-day life?

  They make self-care difficult
• What is a common consequence of stress on physical health?

  Increased susceptibility to illness
• What is a characteristic of compulsive behavior in mental health problems?

  Excessive rituals like hand washing
• What is the role of society in caring for people with mental health problems?

  To provide a strengthened social care system
• What is a persistent myth about mental health problems?

  The link between mental health and crime
• What does the MQICore report suggest about the cost of mental health in England?

  About £22 billion a year
• What does the MQICore report recommend for treating mental health problems?

  More resources for early treatment
• What is a major issue for the future regarding mental health?

  Increase in dementia cases
• How is clinical depression different from everyday sadness?

  It is a diagnosed psychological disorder
• What is a key characteristic of depression?

  Deep sadness lasting a considerable time
• Why is it important to differentiate between sadness and clinical depression?

  It distinguishes normality from abnormality
• What is unipolar depression characterized by?

  Experiencing one emotional state
• What is sadness in relation to human emotion?

  Sadness is a normal human emotion.
• What is a key characteristic of depression?

  Deep sadness lasting a considerable time.