Table 2 High school teachers’ knowledge about mental health/illnesses
From: A survey of mental health literacy in Japanese high school teachers
Items | Correct answer | Proportion of correct responses (%) |
|---|---|---|
The incidence of most mental illnesses sharply increases in adolescence. | T | 51.7 |
About one in every 20 people will experience a mental illness. | F | 21.9 |
Staying up late and lack of sleep influence the development of and worsen mental illnesses. | T | 83.8 |
The duration of treatment for depression and schizophrenia is about half a year on average. | F | 70.3 |
People with mental illnesses may only have somatic symptoms, including headaches, abdominal pain, and nausea. | T | 65.3 |
When depressed mood, decreased motivation and diminished interest continue over time, it may be major depression. | T | 89.4 |
In depression, both lack of sleep or insomnia, and oversleeping are possible. | T | 76.2 |
People with mental illnesses may have difficulty riding vehicles (i.e. taking public transportation), leading to difficulties in attending school. | T | 87.2 |
Using stimulant and illicit drugs is the major cause of auditory hallucinations and delusions. | F | 62.4 |
Auditory hallucinations and delusions of being persecuted can be treated through talking. | F | 41.2 |
More than 10% of people will experience depression. | T | 37.8 |
Approximately 1% of people will experience schizophrenia. | T | 19.8 |
Asking about suicidal ideation should be avoided, because it can lead to suicide attempts. | F | 55.6 |
Students should return to school only after treatment for their mental illness has been completed. | F | 56.1 |
When you cannot sleep, drinking alcohol can help you sleep better. | F | 82.9 |
Drinking alcohol worsens anxiety and depression. | T | 46.5 |
People with bipolar disorder are mostly identified when they are depressed. | T | 24.7 |
Due to a mental illness, people may be unable to talk to others due to worry/nervousness. | T | 82.0 |
In high school students, 7 h of sleep is ideal to decrease the risk of depression. | F | 16.5 |
When you view bright lights late at night, you will have difficulty falling asleep. | T | 90.5 |
Average percentage of correct answers to the knowledge questions | Â | 58.1 |