Mood Disorders
Psychotic, Anxiety and Trauma Disorders
Personality Disorders and Development
Fun Facts
Misconceptions
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T or F
Bipolar disorder is when someone has "mood swings"; happy one part of the day then annoyed/angry the other half of the day
False!
100
What are the different types of delusion in psychosis?
100
What is Narcistic personality disorder ?
100
What is a Baker Act?
An involuntary hold to be seen by a mental health evaluator to determine if the person meets criteria of being a danger to themselves, danger to others or self neglect.
It does not mean you have to stay for 72 hours in the hospital, once the evaluation is completed by the psychiatrist the Baker Act could be lifted if appropriate.
100
T or F
Psychologist and psychiatrist can both diagnose and prescribe medications
False!
Psychiatrist (doctors) are the only ones that can prescribe medications. Although depending on state laws, psychologists are acquiring some prescribing rights
200
T or F
To diagnose Major Depressive Disorder one must meet the following criteria: Sadness, problems sleeping and eating for > 1 week
False!
200
T or F
Schizophrenic patients have multiple personalities
False!
200
What is the difference between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa?
200
How many years does it take to become a general psychiatrist?
12 years; 4 years of college-> 4 years of medical school-> 4 years of residency training
200
How much of the homeless population has a serious mental illness (SMI)?
18%
300
What is the name of the episode when a bipolar patient becomes very high in energy, speaks fast, doesn't sleep as much, participates in risky behaviors, flights of ideas and with super high self esteem?
Mania
300
Risk of developing schizophrenia if a first degree relative (parent or sibling) has it
6-10 times more
300
What is the name of the disorder characterized with cycles of unstable relationships (multiple failed relationships), numerous suicide attempts, self injurious behaviors (cutting, hitting yourself), mood instability with the fear of abandonment ?
Risk factors: Childhood trauma/abuse and dysfunctional growing conditions
Personality disorders usually diagnosed after 18 YO.
300
T or F
You need to have get a Bachelors Degree in science to go to medical school
False!
You can get your degree in anything you want (Arts, Math/Engineering, Business), just need to take the classes to qualify to apply into Medical School (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Stats, Calculus)
300
How long do antidepressants take to work?
1-1.5 months
400
T or F
Marijuana helps with depression
False!
According to a systematic review, cannabis use is associated with increased depressive and manic symptoms in the general population. There is an elevated likelihood/risk of developing major depressive disorder (MDD) (almost twice as much for your first depressive episode) and bipolar disorder (BD) (almost 5 times as much for your first manic episode)
400
T or F
Only soldiers can have PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
False!
Any traumatic event (even a car accident) can cause it. One must have disturbed sleep (sometimes with nightmares), avoidance of triggers (things that remind you of trauma), flashbacks, anxiety or depression for > 1 month after event
400
400
What is a Marchman Act?
Similar to a BA but for someone that is using substances (alcohol or drugs) and the hold is up to 5 days.
Not every state has an involuntary hold for substance use d/o. Must be routed to a Marchman act receiving facility, UF jax is not one.
400
T or F
When you get Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) you're in pain and your whole body shakes uncontrollably
False!
ECT is performed under general anesthesia and with muscle relaxants. Patients are asleep and not in pain.
Nothing like the movies!
500
T or F
Alcohol helps with anxiety
False! It's a depressant, it only helps "numb" you for little time. It will actually make it worse in the long run
500
Criteria for diagnosing schizophrenia
500
500
How many adults world wide have depression?
5% of all adults in the world will have depression.
500
T or F
Antipsychotics are only used for schizophrenia
False!
Also used for bipolar depression, mood adjuncts, anxiety, tic disorders, autism related self injury or agitation, suicidality, dementia related agitation