IDIS 199 MIDTERM REVIEW -
MODULE 1QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Well-being - ANSWERa holistic or overall state or condition of feeling comfortable,
healthy, and happy. Well-being is made up of many components, one of which is
mental health
Mental Health Spectrum: Disorders, Conditions, or Illness - ANSWERMental
disorders refer to clinically diagnosed conditions or illnesses that require evidence-
based treatments provided by health care professionals
That is, disorders are comprised of clinically significant symptoms characterized by a
disturbance in thought, feeling, and perception that negatively affects day to day
functioning and causes significant distress and impairment
For example Major Depressive Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Mental Health in University Students in Canada - ANSWERIn the 2016 Canadian
National College Health Assessment, over a quarter (26.3%) of Canadian post-
secondary students reported having been diagnosed or treated by a professional for
one or more mental health conditions within a 12-month period of starting university
The most common conditions were anxiety and depression
Additionally, the rates of students who reported experiencing mental health related
symptoms has continued to increase
Depression: 46% reported experiencing symptoms of depression and said that this
made it hard to function optimally (up from 40% in 2013)
Anxiety: 65% reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety (up from 58% in 2013)
Mental health - ANSWERincludes psychological, emotional, and social aspects of
thinking, feeling, and behaving. Mental health is a prerequisite to realizing potential,
being able to cope with normal life stress, and being productive at work or school.
For the purposes of this course, mental health will be considered as an important
part of the broader concept of well-being
Components of Well-being (3) - ANSWERMental Health
Physical Health
Supportive/Secure Environment
Contributors to Mental Health (4) - ANSWERRealizing Potential
Emotional Health
Psychological Health
Social Connectedness
Mental Health Spectrum - ANSWERWell
Symptoms
, Concerns or Problems
Disorders, Conditions, or Illness
Mental Health Spectrum: Well - ANSWERBeing mentally well is reflected in feeling
content, capable, and happy
Stress and disappointment are normal parts of life, but when feeling mentally well,
these are mostly manageable and any associated discomfort is short-lived and
appropriate to the stressor or context
A healthy lifestyle, good psychological coping, and supportive relationships help to
maintain mental health and resilience
Mental Health Spectrum: Symptoms - ANSWERMental health symptoms refer to
experiences that can be associated with some distress, but may be situational and
not necessarily indicative of a problem or disorder
The most common symptoms university students experience include:
Anxiety: worry, difficulty relaxing, heart racing
Depressive: feeling sad, less hopeful, getting down on yourself
Sleep problems: trouble falling asleep, shifted sleep
Symptoms might be transient and subside when a stressor or disappointment
resolves
They can also be helped often by lifestyle changes, self-help, and short-term
problem focused counselling
However, if symptoms persist and are associated with distress then they might
reflect a mental health concern or problem
Mental Health Spectrum: Concerns or Problems - ANSWERA mental health problem
is defined as the presence of symptoms that persist and are associated with distress
or difficulty, but are not sever enough to be considered a diagnosable mental illness,
condition, or disorder
Often times, a mental health concern or problem relates to a persistent or new life
event or stress
These problems may be uncomfortable and prolonged, but they are not necessarily
reflective of a diagnosable mental disorder
Often times, support and problem-focused counselling can help
For example, emotional difficulty coping with the death of a loved one or finding the
transition to university very challenging
Mental Health in University Students in the UK - ANSWERAccording to a 2017 study
reported by the Institute for Public Policy Research (United Kingdom), 19% of 16 to
24 year olds in England have a mental health condition
This has increased from 15% in 2003
Reporting Mental Health: There was a 5-fold increase in the number of students
reporting a mental health problem from 2006 to 2015
Dropping out of School: There was a significant increase in the number of students
who dropped out of school because of a mental health problem between 2009 and
2015
Suicides: There has been an increase in the number of student suicides in the UK
from 2007 to 2015
MODULE 1QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
Well-being - ANSWERa holistic or overall state or condition of feeling comfortable,
healthy, and happy. Well-being is made up of many components, one of which is
mental health
Mental Health Spectrum: Disorders, Conditions, or Illness - ANSWERMental
disorders refer to clinically diagnosed conditions or illnesses that require evidence-
based treatments provided by health care professionals
That is, disorders are comprised of clinically significant symptoms characterized by a
disturbance in thought, feeling, and perception that negatively affects day to day
functioning and causes significant distress and impairment
For example Major Depressive Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Mental Health in University Students in Canada - ANSWERIn the 2016 Canadian
National College Health Assessment, over a quarter (26.3%) of Canadian post-
secondary students reported having been diagnosed or treated by a professional for
one or more mental health conditions within a 12-month period of starting university
The most common conditions were anxiety and depression
Additionally, the rates of students who reported experiencing mental health related
symptoms has continued to increase
Depression: 46% reported experiencing symptoms of depression and said that this
made it hard to function optimally (up from 40% in 2013)
Anxiety: 65% reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety (up from 58% in 2013)
Mental health - ANSWERincludes psychological, emotional, and social aspects of
thinking, feeling, and behaving. Mental health is a prerequisite to realizing potential,
being able to cope with normal life stress, and being productive at work or school.
For the purposes of this course, mental health will be considered as an important
part of the broader concept of well-being
Components of Well-being (3) - ANSWERMental Health
Physical Health
Supportive/Secure Environment
Contributors to Mental Health (4) - ANSWERRealizing Potential
Emotional Health
Psychological Health
Social Connectedness
Mental Health Spectrum - ANSWERWell
Symptoms
, Concerns or Problems
Disorders, Conditions, or Illness
Mental Health Spectrum: Well - ANSWERBeing mentally well is reflected in feeling
content, capable, and happy
Stress and disappointment are normal parts of life, but when feeling mentally well,
these are mostly manageable and any associated discomfort is short-lived and
appropriate to the stressor or context
A healthy lifestyle, good psychological coping, and supportive relationships help to
maintain mental health and resilience
Mental Health Spectrum: Symptoms - ANSWERMental health symptoms refer to
experiences that can be associated with some distress, but may be situational and
not necessarily indicative of a problem or disorder
The most common symptoms university students experience include:
Anxiety: worry, difficulty relaxing, heart racing
Depressive: feeling sad, less hopeful, getting down on yourself
Sleep problems: trouble falling asleep, shifted sleep
Symptoms might be transient and subside when a stressor or disappointment
resolves
They can also be helped often by lifestyle changes, self-help, and short-term
problem focused counselling
However, if symptoms persist and are associated with distress then they might
reflect a mental health concern or problem
Mental Health Spectrum: Concerns or Problems - ANSWERA mental health problem
is defined as the presence of symptoms that persist and are associated with distress
or difficulty, but are not sever enough to be considered a diagnosable mental illness,
condition, or disorder
Often times, a mental health concern or problem relates to a persistent or new life
event or stress
These problems may be uncomfortable and prolonged, but they are not necessarily
reflective of a diagnosable mental disorder
Often times, support and problem-focused counselling can help
For example, emotional difficulty coping with the death of a loved one or finding the
transition to university very challenging
Mental Health in University Students in the UK - ANSWERAccording to a 2017 study
reported by the Institute for Public Policy Research (United Kingdom), 19% of 16 to
24 year olds in England have a mental health condition
This has increased from 15% in 2003
Reporting Mental Health: There was a 5-fold increase in the number of students
reporting a mental health problem from 2006 to 2015
Dropping out of School: There was a significant increase in the number of students
who dropped out of school because of a mental health problem between 2009 and
2015
Suicides: There has been an increase in the number of student suicides in the UK
from 2007 to 2015
