CRS Mental Health Awareness 3

Question 1

Which mental health condition is characterized by alternating episodes of mania or hypomania and depression?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder

Answer

Bipolar disorder is defined by mood episodes that cycle between mania/hypomania and depression.

Question 2

When supporting a client who takes psychiatric medication, a CRS peer specialist's appropriate role is to:

Accepted Answer

Encourage adherence and support communication with their prescriber

Answer

Peer specialists support medication adherence and communication with prescribers but do not make clinical medication decisions.

Question 3

Stigma related to mental health in recovery communities most commonly manifests as:

Accepted Answer

Shame, discrimination, and reluctance to seek help

Answer

Mental health stigma leads to shame, social discrimination, and a reluctance to seek needed care.

Question 4

Which approach best describes motivational interviewing (MI) as it applies to mental health support?

Accepted Answer

Using empathic listening to enhance a person's motivation to change

Answer

MI is a collaborative, person-centered approach that uses empathic listening and strategic questions to strengthen motivation for change.

Question 5

In the DSM-5, a diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) requires excessive worry occurring for at least:

Accepted Answer

Six months

Answer

DSM-5 criteria for GAD require excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least six months.

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