Mental Health
Disorder characterized by overwhelming feelings of worry
What is anxiety?
A test that can tell you what medications would work best for your specific chemical make up
What is a genetic /genesite test?
You have both a mental health diagnosis and a substance use diagnosis
What is a co-occurring disorder?
Common substance is often used to self-medicate anxiety but can worsen symptoms over time; easily accessible in every state
What is alcohol?
The boy who made Harry Potter a household name at the age of ten has been struggling with OCD since he was five.
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
Disorder characterized by low moods most days and can include hopelessness, helplessness, a loss in pleasure, suicidal thoughts, change in appetite and/or changes in sleep
What is depression?
Effective for mood swings, specifically those diagnosed with bi polar disorder
What are mood stabilizers?
What it's called when we use substances to alleviate mental health symptoms
What is self-medicating?
One of the most commonly abused street drugs in the US
What is marijuana?
In a January 2024 appearance on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, The Price is Right host and comedian opened up on his years-long battle with depression, which led him to attempt suicide when he was 18 and in his early 20s
Who is Drew Carey?
Disorder where a person may experience extremely elevated mood (mania) and extremely low mood (depression)
What is bipolar?
Effective for addressing depression; should not be prescribed to those with bipolar disorder, as they can cause manic episodes
What are antidepressants?
Factors that serve to help buffer or shield people from the effects of negative things in their lives
What are protective factors?
A stimulant that is often linked to increased symptoms of paranoia and psychosis
What is methamphetamine?
This American swimmer, who has won a record-breaking 19 Olympic medals during his swimming career, also lives with attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder and depression.
Who is Michael Phelps?
Disorder that has several features depending on which of the three types you have: hyperactive, inattentive or combined type
What is ADHD?
Address symptoms of anxiety, however have a high risk of becoming addicted
What are benzodiazepines?
Type of treatment addresses both mental health and substance use disorders at the same time
What is integrated treatment / dual treatment?
Naltrexone addresses cravings for two substances; Name both
What are alcohol and opiates?
This famous in-demand drummer played with John Lennon and Frank Zappa and co-wrote “Layla” with Eric Clapton. In 1983, he stabbed his mother to death. He said he “snapped” from the torment of hearing her voices in his head. He was then diagnosed with schizophrenia. He has been denied parole from prison multiple times, most recently in 2018.
Who is Jim Gordon?
Disorder which involves reliving traumatic events and is common among those with substance use disorders
What is PTSD?
Address symptoms of psychosis
What are antipsychotics?
For the best chance of remaining sober, the minimum length of time a person should stay in treatment is
90 days
A pattern of behavior associated with wanting something immediately, and acting on that want.
What is instant gratification?
This Saturday Night Live actor-turned-announcer is best known for impersonations of Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and other famous faces, was told he had schizophrenia and manic depression, also called bipolar disorder.
Who is Darrell Hammond?