AHS 105 - Module 1 & 2 Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Who introduced the concept of Mental Health Literacy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Anthony Jorn in 1997
What is Mental Health Literacy? - CORRECT ANSWER Recognize mental health
disorders; how to reduce mental illness stigma; how and when to seek help for mental health
concerns and for maintaining good mental health and well-being; how to respond to others
with mental health concerns; how to prevent mental health concerns from developing into a
mental illness
Mental Health Literacy in short - CORRECT ANSWER recognize mental health
disorders; reduce mental illness stigma; when to seek help' how to respond others; how to
prevent mental health concerns
Mental Health First Haid (MHFA) - CORRECT ANSWER provides skills for helping a
person with a mental health problem, which could include a mental health crisis. The three
main learning objectives are to Recognize, Respond, and Guide.
Those who complete Mental Health First Aid - CORRECT ANSWER "Increase the
knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental health problems"; Decrease the
social distance between themselves and someone with a mental health problem; Increase their
confidence to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis; Can identify professional
and self-help resources for individuals with a mental health problem; Show increased mental
wellness themselves"
Where is MHFA available? - CORRECT ANSWER in many Canadian communities
and in post-secondary schools, including the University of Waterloo. In addition to MHFA
other mental health literacy programs have been developed
The Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide (known as "The Guide) - CORRECT
ANSWER delivered to 12-19 year old students by their regular classroom teacher. This
program, available free of charge at TeenMentalHealth.org and TeachMentalHealth.org) has
, been shown to be effective in improving students' knowledge and attitudes about mental
health
What are transitions? - CORRECT ANSWER is a resource designed to teach mental
health and life skills to post-secondary students who are transitioning from high school to
college or university.
How is transitions effective? - CORRECT ANSWER improving two key components
of mental health literacy, namely, mental health knowledge and help-seeking
Mental Health Literacy in Post-Secondary Students - CORRECT ANSWER Research
shows that mental health literacy is low in the general population and this is true among post-
secondary students, especially male students and international students
Is Mental Health Problems common? - CORRECT ANSWER You've probably heard
that in any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health problem and that by
age 40, approximately half of the Canadian population will have, or have had, a mental
illness
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health - CORRECT ANSWER Being able to recognize
the signs and symptoms and appropriate treatment of a mental health condition is just as
important as understanding the signs and symptoms and treatment of diabetes, ulcerative
colitis, cancer, and other health conditions.
Mental Health Literacy and University Students - CORRECT ANSWER A high level
of mental health literacy is particularly important for university students because most mental
health disorders show up in people between 15 and 24 years of age
What does mental health literacy show? - CORRECT ANSWER predicts mental health
help-seeking behaviour: students with higher mental health literacy are more likely to seek
help for their mental health concerns than those with low mental health literacy
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Who introduced the concept of Mental Health Literacy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Anthony Jorn in 1997
What is Mental Health Literacy? - CORRECT ANSWER Recognize mental health
disorders; how to reduce mental illness stigma; how and when to seek help for mental health
concerns and for maintaining good mental health and well-being; how to respond to others
with mental health concerns; how to prevent mental health concerns from developing into a
mental illness
Mental Health Literacy in short - CORRECT ANSWER recognize mental health
disorders; reduce mental illness stigma; when to seek help' how to respond others; how to
prevent mental health concerns
Mental Health First Haid (MHFA) - CORRECT ANSWER provides skills for helping a
person with a mental health problem, which could include a mental health crisis. The three
main learning objectives are to Recognize, Respond, and Guide.
Those who complete Mental Health First Aid - CORRECT ANSWER "Increase the
knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental health problems"; Decrease the
social distance between themselves and someone with a mental health problem; Increase their
confidence to help someone experiencing a mental health crisis; Can identify professional
and self-help resources for individuals with a mental health problem; Show increased mental
wellness themselves"
Where is MHFA available? - CORRECT ANSWER in many Canadian communities
and in post-secondary schools, including the University of Waterloo. In addition to MHFA
other mental health literacy programs have been developed
The Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide (known as "The Guide) - CORRECT
ANSWER delivered to 12-19 year old students by their regular classroom teacher. This
program, available free of charge at TeenMentalHealth.org and TeachMentalHealth.org) has
, been shown to be effective in improving students' knowledge and attitudes about mental
health
What are transitions? - CORRECT ANSWER is a resource designed to teach mental
health and life skills to post-secondary students who are transitioning from high school to
college or university.
How is transitions effective? - CORRECT ANSWER improving two key components
of mental health literacy, namely, mental health knowledge and help-seeking
Mental Health Literacy in Post-Secondary Students - CORRECT ANSWER Research
shows that mental health literacy is low in the general population and this is true among post-
secondary students, especially male students and international students
Is Mental Health Problems common? - CORRECT ANSWER You've probably heard
that in any given year, 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health problem and that by
age 40, approximately half of the Canadian population will have, or have had, a mental
illness
Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health - CORRECT ANSWER Being able to recognize
the signs and symptoms and appropriate treatment of a mental health condition is just as
important as understanding the signs and symptoms and treatment of diabetes, ulcerative
colitis, cancer, and other health conditions.
Mental Health Literacy and University Students - CORRECT ANSWER A high level
of mental health literacy is particularly important for university students because most mental
health disorders show up in people between 15 and 24 years of age
What does mental health literacy show? - CORRECT ANSWER predicts mental health
help-seeking behaviour: students with higher mental health literacy are more likely to seek
help for their mental health concerns than those with low mental health literacy
