Bipolar Disorder
----- disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels
Bipolar
What are some examples of positive symptoms?
Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking/behaviors
experience symptoms less often or intensely, concentrate better, fall asleep easier, accomplish more goals
Give an example of a supportive person or organization in your life.
parents, siblings, friend, social workers, treatment team, etc
True or False: About 15 to 20 people in every 100 have a period of serious depression at some time in their lives.
True
Some symptoms cause severe ----- , from the highest of highs (mania) to the lowest of the lows (depression.)
mood swings
What are some examples of negative symptoms?
lack of energy, motivation, pleasure, or emotional expression
What questions should you ask your doctor to make informed decisions about your medication?
- What will it help me with?
-How long does it take the medication to work?
-What side effects might I experience?
-What if the medication doesn't work for me?
Under more stress, stop taking medication, using substances
What are some symptoms of major depressive disorder?
Significant weight loss or weight gain, insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, problems concentrating, recurrent thoughts of death
What are some examples of manic symptoms
Feeling extremely happy or excited, feeling irritable, less sleep, talking a lot, being easily distracted, being extremely active
What might be an effective coping skill to manage auditory hallucinations?
Distract self by listening to music, point out objects in the room (point and
name game), identify all of the right angles in the room, etc.
Name 3 treatment options
Peer support groups; psychosocial clubhouses; group therapy; individual therapy; psychiatrist; medication group; family psychoeducation; social skills training groups; psychiatric rehabilitation; supported employment; volunteer; vocational rehabilitation.
What is a relapse?
A return to old behaviors or ways of thinking, a return of symptoms
------ refers to negative opinions and attitudes that some people have about mental illnesses.
Stigma
What are some depressive symptoms?
Persistent sadness, hopelessness, emptiness, suicidal ideations, trouble concentrating
"I believed that I was fantastically wealthy, despite the balance in my bank account" is an example of what symptom?
Delusion
Compare "getting better" with "being better"
Free response
What are coping skills - double points if you show the group a grounding technique
answers are endless
What do antidepressants attempt to fix?
The chemical imbalance in your head. neurotransmitters.
The major symptoms of bipolar disorder are mania, depression, and ----- symptoms
psychotic
A -------- is confused thinking. This symptom makes it difficult to stay on the topic, use the correct words, form complete sentences, or talk in an organized way that other people can understand.
thought disorder
If you experience side effects, your doctor may (name one of three):
1) Reduce the dose of the medication
2) Add a side effect medication
3) Switch to another medication
1) Identify one person, group or community that provides you with social support. 2) Then describe what type of support they are. 3) Finally list any barriers in utilizing that support.
free response
True or False: Depression can cause memory loss at any age
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!!! True