Mental Wellness — Quick Reference Cheatsheet
Essential Formulas & Rules
Core Topics
Common Mental Health Conditions:
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to common mental health conditions
Stress Management Techniques:
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to stress management techniques
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Basics:
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt) basics
Mindfulness & Meditation:
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to mindfulness & meditation
Sleep Hygiene:
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to sleep hygiene
Exercise & Mental Health:
Key formula/rule: See fundamentals section for complete derivation
When to apply: When the problem mentions keywords related to exercise & mental health
Problem-Solving Templates
Template 1: Identify → Apply → Verify
Template 2: For MCQs
Most Common Question Types
| Type | What to Do | Time Budget |
|---|
|---|---|---|
| Direct formula | Apply formula directly | 30-60 sec |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-step | Break into steps, apply each | 1-2 min |
| Concept-based | Recall definition + example | 45 sec |
| Data interpretation | Extract data, compute | 2-3 min |
Revision Strategy
1 month before exam:
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Labs Section
The Labs section for Mental Wellness has: