Dementia normally affects people _____ years old or older
65
Can bipolar be inherited genetically?
Yes
What does depression make you feel like?
Depression can make you feel like you're alone
What is Schizophrenia?
A chronic brain disorder that affect the mind
How many people are diagnosed with schizophrenia each year?
1.5 Million
What is the main cause of Dementia
Brain Damage
Describe what bipolar disorder is
a brain disorder that causes changes in a persons mood, energy, and ability to function
What is Depression?
Feeling of misery, sadness, being alone
Symptoms of schizophrenia include...
Delusions, Hallucinations, disorganized speech
How many people in the world suffer from depression?
300 Million
What is Dementia?
The loss of thinking ability, memory, attention, logical reasoning, and other mental abilities
True or False: Bipolar disorder typically affects men more than women
False (Women are typically more affected)
True or False: Depression is hereditary
False
What is the treatment for schizophrenia?
Medication
What is the most common age for someone to have depression?
14-25 years old.
What are 2 signs and symptoms of dementia?
Memory loss, mood changes, and difficulty concentrating
What are signs or symptoms of Bipolar disorder?
abnormally upbeat, jumpy, wired, racing thoughts, usually talkative, high energy. Mood swings, sadness, anger, anxiety, aggression, and self harm
Signs or symptoms of depression include
Loss of sleep, appetite, and concentration. Symptoms could be feeling down a lot, sad, unmptivated.
Is there a cure for schizophrenia?
No
Who discovered Bipolar disease?
Jean Pierre Falret
Is there a cure for dementia?
No
Treatments for Bipolar Disorder would include________________.
Medication
Family member or friend death, low self- esteem, etc...
True, however, no single gene can be responsible.
How many people are living with dementia around the world?
47 Million