Multiple Choice
This is why many people with depression do not seek treatment: A) Stigma B) Lack of motivation C) Self-medication with substances D) All the Above
What is D) All the Above
People with bi-polar disorder are 15x more at risk for ____ than the general population
What is suicide.
All people diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder are suicidal.
What is False; SI should be evaluated when on a call with someone who has been diagnosed with depression, but the diagnosis does not guarantee they are suicidal
The acronym MDD stands for this
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
This is the most important area to assess while on call involving someone with a mental health issue: A) Auditory and visual hallucinations B) Suicidal ideation C) Manic episode D) Panic attack
B) Suicidal ideation. Ask the person if they have thoughts of killing themselves.
Name a core feature of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.
What is chronic, severe persistent irritability; severe, recurrent temper outburst; anger
Depression is the same as feeling sad
What is False; Feeling down or sad and being depressed are two different things. Depression can be brought on by feelings of sadness but feeling down doesn’t last as long as an episode of depression.
Name 3 or more symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder
What is persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, changes in sleep, loss of interest, changes in appetite, fatigue, decreased energy, irritability, physical pain and aches
This is the strongest most consistent risk factor for bi-polar disorder: A) Family history B) Gender C) Substance use D) None of the above
What is A) Family history
Bi-polar disorder can include psychotic features. Name 2 psychotic features.
Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and disorganized or abnormal body movements.
It is enough to Section 12 someone who is non-med and having a Bi-Polar Disorder?
What is False
Who has the highest risk of suffering from depression?
What is Women; almost twice as many women as men have major or clinical depression; hormonal changes during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, miscarriage, and menopause, may increase the risk.
Mood Disorder's affect what __% of the United States's population 18 years or older, in any given year A) 9.7% B)23% C) 18% D) 51%
What is A) 9.7%
This is how you would explain a manic episode (the symptoms)
What is rapid talking (pressured speech), high energy, restlessness, racing thoughts (tangential thought process), and risky behaviors are all symptoms of this mental health disorder.
Psychosis can happen with both Bi-Polar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder
What is True
What is much more serious than the "baby blues" that many women experience after giving birth, when hormonal and physical changes and the new responsibility of caring for a newborn can be overwhelming.
What is Postpartum Depression
The median age of onset for a mood disorder is A) 18 B) 25 C) 21 D) 30
What is D) 30; the age of on onset is a range, but the middle of the range is 30
What is a Mood Disorder?
What is 'If you have a mood disorder, your general emotional state or mood is distorted or inconsistent with your circumstances and interferes with your ability to function'
A person having a manic episode may not need to go to the hospital for a psych evaluation
What is True. If they are able to take care of themselves, function day-to-day, and are not suicidal, they may be able to remain at home even if their behavior is concerning.
Self-harm is considered to be a suicide attempt and means that someone is experiencing thoughts of wanting to end their life
What is False