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2 DAY Session 4: Mental Health First Aid – Part One Session objective : To educate CHWs about Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) so that they are able to use this framework to respond to people experiencing mental disorders in their communities. Session duration : 2 hours Activity 7 : Revision of Day One Time : 30 minutes Purpose : To revise the information presented on Day 1. Materials : Quiz questions and some small prizes such as sweets or lollies. Directions : Step 1 Divide the group into Quiz Teams (about 4-5 people in each team). Ask the quiz questions below, one at a time. For each single question, the group decides what the best answer is and writes it on a piece of paper. For each single question, the facilitator asks one group for their answer, and if it is correct gives all group members in that group a small prize e.g. lollies. If the first group’s answer is incorrect, then the facilitator asks the second group and so on. This is a fun and energising way to revise the previous days learning and begin the current day. Quiz Questions – Revision of Day 1 1. What is the definition of mental health? Answer: Mental health is defined by the WHO as a state of well-being in which the individual: • realises his or her own abilities; • can cope with the normal stresses of life; • can work productively and fruitfully; and • is able to make a contribution to his or her community. NB: The facilitator can use his/her own discretion in judging the best definition of mental health. AN INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH 43
2. Mental disorders are a common problem – true or false? Answer: True – about one in five people will develop a mental disorder in their lifetime. 3. Who is most likely to develop a mental disorder? Answer: Mental disorders can affect anyone, regardless of sex, intelligence, social class or income level. 4. Mental disorders are caused by character weakness - true or false? Answer: False 5. Name two factors that can contribute to the development of a mental disorder. Answer: Refer to Activity 3 in Session Two for a full list of factors, but answers may include: • biological factors • stressful life events • social factors such as poverty • substance abuse. 6. Feelings of worthlessness, sadness and problems sleeping that last for several weeks and begin to interfere with a person’s work and social life are symptoms of which Common Mental Disorder? Answer: Depression 7. Name two symptoms of a Severe Mental Disorder. Answer: Some examples are as follows but also see Activity 5 in Session Three: • believing others are plotting to harm them • hearing voices • talking a lot to someone who is not really there. 8. Excessive use of alcohol and other drugs may result in damage to a person’s physical and mental health – true or false? Answer: True 9. Name three symptoms of anxiety (excess worry) Answer: See Activity 6 in Session Three for the full description but examples include: • irritability • feeling that something terrible is going to happen • disturbed sleep • muscle tension. 10. Name three symptoms associated with a severe mental disorder such as schizophrenia Answer: Some examples are as followers but also refer to Activity 5 in Session Three: • talking to him/herself • withdrawal from others • hearing voices • poor personal hygiene. 44 AN INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH
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References 1. Herrman H, Saxena S,
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Case study E Ahanti is a 25 year ol
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Appendix H Counselling Skills Cards
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