CRS Mental Health Awareness 2

Question 1

Which term describes the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder and a mental health condition?

Accepted Answer

Dual diagnosis

Answer

Dual diagnosis (also called co-occurring disorders) refers to having both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time.

Question 2

A peer recovery specialist notices a client is isolating, sleeping excessively, and expressing hopelessness. These symptoms most likely indicate:

Accepted Answer

Major depressive episode

Answer

Isolation, hypersomnia, and hopelessness are hallmark symptoms of a major depressive episode.

Question 3

According to the recovery model, mental health recovery is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A process of living a satisfying life beyond illness

Answer

The recovery model emphasizes that recovery means living a meaningful, self-directed life even in the presence of ongoing symptoms.

Question 4

When a person with PTSD avoids situations that remind them of their trauma, this coping mechanism is known as:

Accepted Answer

Avoidance behavior

Answer

Avoidance behavior is a core symptom of PTSD in which individuals avoid trauma-related triggers to reduce distress.

Question 5

Which of the following is a protective factor against mental health crises in recovery?

Accepted Answer

Strong peer support networks

Answer

Strong peer support networks are well-established protective factors that buffer against mental health crises during recovery.

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