Mood Disorders
Depression occurring directly after childbirth is given what name?
Postpartum Depression
What is the difference between delusions and hallucinations?
Hallucinations involve hearing, seeing, smelling, or feeling things that are not really there.
Delusions are false beliefs that the person thinks are real.
A young boy has trouble reading and oftentimes writes words wrong. What is this neurodevelopmental disorder called?
Dyslexia
True or False: Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses in the United States.
True. Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder, affect millions of people each year.
If you are in a crowded area as opposed to a quiet room, and you spot Dr. Chen trying to pick up lab items she dropped on the ground, are you more or less likely to help her?
Less likely! This is called the bystander effect. You are less likely to help because you think someone else will.
Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of depression or low mood that alternate episodes of …?
Mania
Name 3 types of delusion themes.
Grandiose
Jealous
Erotomanic
Paranoid/persecutory
Somatic
Reference
Bizarre
Stuttering is a disturbance in the normal fluency and time patterning of speech that is inappropriate for the individual's age. It involves which of the following?
Frequent repetitions or prolongations of sounds
Pauses within words
Filled or unfilled pauses in speech
All of the above
Some may be tempted to say only 1, but it's actually 4; all of the above!
True or False: People with schizophrenia are typically violent and dangerous.
False. People with schizophrenia are more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators. Violence is not a symptom of schizophrenia, but rather a result of various factors including substance abuse and inadequate treatment.
True or False: You can be persuaded that you did something you didn’t do within a few hours of constant conversation.
True! Which means that I could convince any one of you that you committed a crime you never did! How’s that for framing someone?
Which antidepressant is first line for depression?
Sertraline
Name two symptoms of schizophrenia.
Positive Symptoms:
Auditory/Visual Hallucinations
Delusions
Disorganized Speech
Catatonia
Negative Symptoms:
Flat affect/facial expression
Anhedonia
Apathy
Lack of speech
Name three different neurodevelopmental disorders that are not autism.
ADHD
Dyslexia
Tourette Syndrome
Down Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Dyscalculia
Dyspraxia
True or False: Women are more likely to attempt suicide than men.
True. While men have a higher mortality rate than women, women are more likely to attempt suicide.
What’s the difference between mood disorders and emotions?
Mood disorders are characterized by feelings that last for a long period of time, while emotions are short-lived.
Name one mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder.
- Lithium
- Valproate
- Lamotrigine
- Carbamazepine
In schizophrenia, the term anhedonia refers to which of the following?
An inability to enjoy food
An inability to express empathy
An inability to react to enjoyable or pleasurable events
An inability to react appropriately to social cues
It’s 3! An inability to react to enjoyable or pleasurable events.
What is the genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, leading to intellectual disability and certain physical characteristics?
Down syndrome
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a painful and outdated treatment that is no longer used.
False. While Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) may cause some discomfort, it is typically performed under general anesthesia to minimize pain. Contrary to the misconception of being outdated, ECT remains a recognized treatment for severe depression, bipolar disorder, and certain other mental health conditions when other treatments have not been effective.
How many minutes of brain activity does Dumbledore have after he’s died?
7 minutes! :(
Name the class this drug is in: Amitriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with psychotic disorders like schizophrenia?
Dopamine
Name the first line medication for ADHD.
Methylphenidate
Which age group has the highest risk to committing suicide?
Toddler
Adolescent
Young Adult
Middle-Age Adult
Elders
Elders.
According to Sigmund Freud's structural model of the psyche, what are the three components that make up the human personality?
Id, Ego, and Superego.