Question 1

During which life stage does a mental illness commonly emerge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early school age years 
B)  Older adult years 
C)  Adolescence and young adult years 
D)  Middle adult years 
A)  Early school age years 
B)  Older adult years 
C)  Adolescence and young adult years 
D)  Middle adult years C

Question 2

What are the major mental illnesses in Canada? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety disorders 
B)  Schizophrenia 
C)  Suicidal behaviour 
D)  Personality disorders 
E)  Mood disorders 
A)  Anxiety disorders 
B)  Schizophrenia 
C)  Suicidal behaviour 
D)  Personality disorders 
E)  Mood disorders A, B, E

Question 3

Which substance, when introduced at a young age and used frequently, increases the risk of developing a mental health problem such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, and/or anxiety disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alcohol 
B)  Cannabis 
C)  Tobacco 
D)  Social media 
A)  Alcohol 
B)  Cannabis 
C)  Tobacco 
D)  Social media B

Question 4

What are the most common risk factors for developing a mental illness in Canada? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Migration 
B)  Toxic stress 
C)  Family history 
D)  Adverse childhood experiences 
E)  Substance use 
A)  Migration 
B)  Toxic stress 
C)  Family history 
D)  Adverse childhood experiences 
E)  Substance use

Question 5

Which statement reflects a better current understanding among health care providers of mental health and mental illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Substance use disorders are not a common concern for mental illness. 
B)  Historical trauma is generally unlikely to be an underlying factor for mental illness. 
C)  Positive mental health can include having a diagnosed mental illness. 
D)  The inability to cope with the normal stresses of life is not a common occurrence. 
A)  Substance use disorders are not a common concern for mental illness. 
B)  Historical trauma is generally unlikely to be an underlying factor for mental illness. 
C)  Positive mental health can include having a diagnosed mental illness. 
D)  The inability to cope with the normal stresses of life is not a common occurrence.

Question 6

During the last few decades, which of the following scenarios has caused a significant shift in responsibility for the care of individuals living with a mental illness while also shifting the economic burden of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government funding has now increased to family members of patients who have a mental illness. 
B)  There has been substantial economic improvement experienced by many persons who have a mental illness. 
C)  The contribution of community agencies is now being acknowledged in mental health care. 
D)  Patients now often receive their care from relational caregivers rather than in hospitals. 
A)  Government funding has now increased to family members of patients who have a mental illness. 
B)  There has been substantial economic improvement experienced by many persons who have a mental illness. 
C)  The contribution of community agencies is now being acknowledged in mental health care. 
D)  Patients now often receive their care from relational caregivers rather than in hospitals.

Question 7

Why do education campaigns that alter social norms over time offer limited value as a population-level action to address substance use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discrimination may occur through social media. 
B)  Low literacy levels may reduce campaign impact. 
C)  They do not alter the environment and context of use. 
D)  Campaign costs often limit message distribution. 
A)  Discrimination may occur through social media. 
B)  Low literacy levels may reduce campaign impact. 
C)  They do not alter the environment and context of use. 
D)  Campaign costs often limit message distribution.

Question 8

What concerning outcome can result from previous stigmatizing experiences or from the anticipation of unfair treatment while receiving health care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotyping 
B)  Delays in seeking care 
C)  Indigenous bias 
D)  Enhanced care-provider attitudes 
A)  Stereotyping 
B)  Delays in seeking care 
C)  Indigenous bias 
D)  Enhanced care-provider attitudes

Question 9

Which of the following actions reduces stigma toward people who have a mental illness and supports recovery-oriented models of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Being clear about addictive behaviour patterns 
B)  General use of disease-oriented labelling with patients 
C)  Understanding that diagnosis is always a positive experience 
D)  Understanding that illnesses are not a person 
A)  Being clear about addictive behaviour patterns 
B)  General use of disease-oriented labelling with patients 
C)  Understanding that diagnosis is always a positive experience 
D)  Understanding that illnesses are not a person

Question 10

Why is methamphetamine use disorder being described by some experts as "the silent crisis"?

Accepted Answer

A)  School-aged youth are mostly affected. 
B)  Illegal imports of methamphetamines have increased. 
C)  Methamphetamine use has been overshadowed by the opioid epidemic. 
D)  Methamphetamine use is not obvious because it occurs largely among working adults. 
A)  School-aged youth are mostly affected. 
B)  Illegal imports of methamphetamines have increased. 
C)  Methamphetamine use has been overshadowed by the opioid epidemic. 
D)  Methamphetamine use is not obvious because it occurs largely among working adults.

During which life stage does a mental illness commonly emerge?

What are the major mental illnesses in Canada? (Select all that apply.)

Which substance, when introduced at a young age and used frequently, increases the risk of developing a mental health problem such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, and/or anxiety disorders?

What are the most common risk factors for developing a mental illness in Canada? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement reflects a better current understanding among health care providers of mental health and mental illness?

During the last few decades, which of the following scenarios has caused a significant shift in responsibility for the care of individuals living with a mental illness while also shifting the economic burden of care?

Why do education campaigns that alter social norms over time offer limited value as a population-level action to address substance use?

What concerning outcome can result from previous stigmatizing experiences or from the anticipation of unfair treatment while receiving health care?

Which of the following actions reduces stigma toward people who have a mental illness and supports recovery-oriented models of care?

Why is methamphetamine use disorder being described by some experts as "the silent crisis"?

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Exam 9: Mental Health and Substance Use

During which life stage does a mental illness commonly emerge?

What are the major mental illnesses in Canada? (Select all that apply.)

Which substance, when introduced at a young age and used frequently, increases the risk of developing a mental health problem such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, and/or anxiety disorders?

What are the most common risk factors for developing a mental illness in Canada? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement reflects a better current understanding among health care providers of mental health and mental illness?

During the last few decades, which of the following scenarios has caused a significant shift in responsibility for the care of individuals living with a mental illness while also shifting the economic burden of care?

Why do education campaigns that alter social norms over time offer limited value as a population-level action to address substance use?

What concerning outcome can result from previous stigmatizing experiences or from the anticipation of unfair treatment while receiving health care?

Which of the following actions reduces stigma toward people who have a mental illness and supports recovery-oriented models of care?

Why is methamphetamine use disorder being described by some experts as "the silent crisis"?

Foundational Concepts in Population and Public Health

Methods of Investigation of Population Health Issues

Approaches to Achieving Health for All

Health Indicators and the Health Status of Canadians

Determinants of Health and Disease

Groups Experiencing Health Inequities

Indigenous Health

Noncommunicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases

Environmental Health

Occupational Health and Disease

The Evolution of National Health Insurance

Federal and Provincial Health Organizations

Funding, Expenditures, and Resources

Delivery of Health Care Services

Human Resources for Health

Looking Forward

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