Behavioral Health Flashcard

Front

What is psychology?

Back

the study of the mind

Front

What is a common sign of mental illness in adults? Options: feeling tired/having low energy, mood changes, both, none of the above

Back

both

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How can a mental illness be diagnosed?

Back

Symptoms are assessed by a mental health professional then a diagnosis is made.

Front

How many U.S. adults experience mental illness each year?

Back

1 in 5

Front

How many U.S. youths aged 6-17 experience a mental illness each year?

Back

1 in 6

Front

What does mental illness affect?

Back

all of the above

Front

What can influence the development of a mental illness?

Back

environment, lifestyle, genetics

Front

What percentage of lifetime mental illnesses begin by age 24?

Back

75%