#1
Which of the following is a primary role of a mental health counselor?
Prescribing medication
Providing therapy and counseling
Performing surgery
Administering diagnostic tests
#2
What is the first step in suicide prevention?
Offering therapy sessions
Providing medication
Recognizing warning signs
Calling emergency services
#3
Which mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs and lows?
Schizophrenia
Anxiety disorder
Bipolar disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
#4
What does the acronym 'HIPAA' stand for in the context of mental health?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Hazard Identification and Procedures Analysis
High-Intensity Psychiatric Assessment and Action
Healthcare Information and Privacy Assurance
#5
Which mental health professional typically holds a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree?
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Clinical social worker
Mental health counselor
#6
Which mental health professional is licensed to prescribe medication?
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Counselor
Social worker
#7
What is the most common method of suicide in the United States?
Drug overdose
Jumping from a height
Firearm
Carbon monoxide poisoning
#8
Which of the following is a risk factor for suicide?
Strong social support
Positive coping skills
Sense of purpose
Substance abuse
#9
In which age group is suicide most prevalent?
Children under 10
Adolescents and young adults
Middle-aged adults
Elderly adults
#10
Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in depression?
Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Acetylcholine
#11
What is the acronym for the suicide prevention method that stands for 'Question, Persuade, Refer'?
#12
What is the term used to describe feeling disconnected from one's surroundings, thoughts, and identity?
Depersonalization
Derealization
Dissociation
Delirium
#13
What is the primary focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Exploring unconscious conflicts
Understanding family dynamics
Changing negative thought patterns and behaviors
Building self-awareness
#14
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with reward and pleasure?
Norepinephrine
Glutamate
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
#15
Which brain structure is often implicated in the regulation of emotions and stress responses?
Cerebellum
Hippocampus
Amygdala
Thalamus