Anxiety
This is a normal brain response that helps keep us safe and prepares us for challenges.
What is Anxiety?
This mental health disorder involves episodes of depression, mania, or hypomania.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Causes persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
What is Depression
Name three symptoms represented by the acronym SITCOM
What is Sleep, Irritability, Tiredness, Concentration Difficulties, On edge, Muscle tension?
Name the three main bipolar disorders discussed in this lesson
What are Bipolar I disorder, Bipolar II disorder, and Cyclothymic Disorder?
To be diagnosed with major depression, symptoms must usually last at least this long
What is Two weeks
People with GAD experience excessive worry for at least this amount of time.
What is 6 Months or more?
This mood episode is characterized by a decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, rapid speech, increased activity, and impulsive or risky behaviors.
What is Mania?
Besides sadness, people with depression often lose interest or pleasure in these
What is Activities they used to enjoy
A teenager refuses to attend school every morning because they fear something terrible will happen to their parents. What type of disorder is this?
What is separation anxiety disorder?
includes at least one full manic episode
What is Bipolar 1 Disorder
This symptom of depression can include sleeping too much or having trouble sleeping
What is Sleep Disturbances
Name two types of medications commonly used to treat anxiety disorders.
What are SSRIs and SNRIs or Buspirone?
this type involves hypomania instead of full mania, along with episodes of major depression
What is Bipolar II Disorder
This type of depression follows a regular seasonal pattern and most commonly begins during the fall or winter months
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder