Symptoms of Psychosis
Stress Diathesis Model
Diagnosis
Phases of Psychosis
Misc.
100

What are the "hallmarker" symptoms of psychosis

hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, disorganized thinking

100

What are the two parts of the "formula" of the stress diathesis model?

Vulnerability and Stress

100

What diagnosis is this the definition of: a chronic mental health condition characterized by persistent disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotions, and social interactions

Schizophrenia 

100

How many phases of psychosis are there?

100

What does the A in the ABC model stand for?

Antecedent

200

This symptom is described as "false perceptions, where you sense an object, person, or event even though it is not in reality"

hallucinations

200

Provide an example of a stress factor

 

200

What diagnosis is this the definition of: a mental health condition characterized by a combination of symptoms from schizophrenia and a mood disorder (e.g., depression or mania) 

Schizoaffective Disorder

200

What are the phases of psychosis

prodromal, acute, recovery

200

What does the 3C's stand for?

Catch it, check it, change it 

300

This symptom is described as "a false belief or judgment about external reality, held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary"

delusion

300

Provide an example of a vulnerability factor 

 

300

What diagnosis is this the definition of: individuals experience psychotic symptoms like delusions or hallucinations, often during manic or depressive episodes 

Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features 

300

At what age do symptoms of psychosis usually reach the acute stage?

18-25 

300

What is the percentage of young people who experience an episode of psychosis in their lifetime?

3%

400

This symptom is described as "a pattern of disordered thoughts and speech that makes it difficult to communicate and understand"

Disorganized thinking

400

How to best manage vulnerability factors

consistent use of anti psychotic medications

400

What is the main difference between Schizoaffective Disorder and Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features?

in mania or depression and experiencing symptoms of psychosis vs experiencing symptoms of psychosis without experiencing mania or depression

400

Name 3 common warning signs in the prodromal stage: 

Some early signs and symptoms include: difficulty with concentration, odd ideas, changes in sleep patterns and appetite, and feelings of depression, anxiety, tension and irritability.


400

Name 3 negative symptoms:

amotivation, avolition, anhedonia, alogia, flattened affect, asociality 

500

What are the different categories of symptoms of psychosis?

positive, negative, cognitive

500

How to best manage stress factors

talk therapy, healthy life style and abstinence from substances

500

What types of medications are usually described to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder

anti psychotics and mood stabilizers (bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder)

500

What marks the end of the acute phase?

symptom stabilization 

500

What are the main two parts of the brain that symptoms of psychosis effect?

frontal lobe and amygdala 

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