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Behavioral and Mental Health Study Materials

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The Behavioral and Mental Health course aims to achieve several key objectives: understanding how health behaviors influence morbidity and mortality in the U.S., comparing major health behavior change theories, citing the prevalence of primary mental health conditions, discussing issues in mental health screening and treatment efficacy, and reviewing the clinical and policy approaches to substance misuse.<br /><br />The course includes various multiple-choice questions (MOC) to assess understanding. For example, individual health risk appraisals aim to determine both healthy and unhealthy behavioral practices, as noted by the correct answer to Question 1. The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) primarily assesses a random sample of the general population (Question 2). In the Health Belief Model, perceived susceptibility to contracting a disease is the strongest predictor for the use of preventive services (Question 3).<br /><br />Different health behavior models and theories are reviewed, such as the Theory of Planned Behavior, which includes perceived behavioral control as an extension of the Theory of Reasoned Action (Question 4). Rothman’s typology involves locality development as a key concept alongside social planning and social action to organize communities around health issues (Question 5).<br /><br />Regarding mental health, chronic illness patient depression inventories may over-diagnose depression due to somatic symptoms (Question 6), and about 60-70% of adults with an acute mental health disorder receive services annually (Question 7). Anxiety disorders have the highest lifetime prevalence among mental illness groups (Question 8).<br /><br />Additionally, the probability of a fatal crash doubles with every 0.02% increase in blood alcohol level (BAL) above 0.00% (Question 9). Fentanyl saw the sharpest rise in overdose deaths between 2014 and 2016, with a 600% increase (Question 10).<br /><br />The course also provides an extensive reading list and web resources on topics such as health behavior change models, health promotion practices, leading health indicators, and national surveys on drug use and health, offering students a comprehensive understanding of behavioral and mental health issues.

Keywords

health behaviors

morbidity

mortality

mental health

substance misuse

health behavior change

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Health Belief Model

Theory of Planned Behavior

Rothman’s typology