Lesson 1
__________is the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen.
Anxiety
True of False: Anorexia is a considered a Personality disorder.
False: Eating disorder
______ is the act of intentionally taking one’s own life.
Suicide
The use of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder is called?
Drug Therapy
What is the closest planet to the sun?
Mercury
______ is a lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern.
Apathy
What is kleptomania?
Unplanned theft of objects.
______ is feeling isolated and separated from everyone else
Alienation
Treating a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor.
What is the only U.S state to begin with a P?
Pennsylvania
Persistent sadness, irritability, lack of energy and avoiding activities once enjoyed are all symptoms of?
Depression
What conditions is marked by extreme mood changes, energy levels and behavior?
Bipolar Disorder
Is it ok to ask a potentially suicidal person If they are thinking about suicide?
Yes absolutely, its better to ask and have a conversation, instead of say nothing and feel guilty later.
An ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional.
Psychotherapy
In what holiday movie does a family named the Griswolds cut down an enormous christmas tree and attempt to fit it in their house?
National Lampoons: Christmas Vacation
List 3 forms of treatment for Depression.
Taking Medication, Visiting a counselor, Changing home/school environment.
List 5 anxiety Disorders
Phobias, OCD, GAD, PTSD, Panic disorder.
A friend tells you they are considering suicide, but asks if you could keep it a secret, should you?
No definitely not
A treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or self-destructive
Cognitive Therapy
What former NBA player holds the record for the most points in his career?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
What are the 3 types of depression?
Mild, Major, and Adjustment Disorder
List the 5 types of Mental disorders we discussed in class.
Anxiety Disorders
Moods Disorders
Personality Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Eating Disorders
List 5 warning signs of suicide.
See table
List 3 Mental Health professionals.
Counselor, School Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, Neurologist, Psychiatric Social Worker
In what year did first class of Penquis Valley High School graduate?
1969