Screening, Training, & Supporting School Staff

1. What are three common signs of mental illness in adults and adolescents

Excessive worrying or fear

Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite

Difficulty perceiving reality

All of the above

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.

Explanation

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.

2. For children, playtime is NOT as important to their development as food and good care.

False

True

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.

Explanation

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.

3. Unlike diabetes or cancer, there is no medical test that can accurately diagnose mental illness.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

4. Approximately what percent of chronic mental health conditions begin by age 14?

50%

75%

25%

10%

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.

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.

5. What is the first step in a treatment plan?

Getting an accurate diagnosis

Receiving prescribed medications

Finding a therapist

Having a supportive family

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.

Explanation

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.