Anxiety
What is anxiety?
a common emotion characterized by feelings of worry, fear, and apprehension. It can become a disorder when these feelings are persistent and excessive, affecting daily life.
When is the onset of depression most likely to occur according to research?
Who is the most likely demographic to experience PTSD?
Veterans
This is known as needing more of the same substance in order to achieve a euphoric feeling
What is Tolerance?
Found in coffee, or energy drinks this particular substance can reduce sleepiness.
Caffeine
True or false: medications alone are effective in treating anxiety
False
Why are groups one of the most effective interventions for depression?
Allows for connection and relating to one another, as depression can be isolating
This is known as looking around and feeling on edge of surroundings
hypervigilance
This is an animal tranquilizer used for sedation/pain relief
What is Xylazine
This is known as the changing of presentation quickly without any sort of precursor to shift
Vacillation
Name 2 causes of GAD
•Stress
•A physical condition such as diabetes or other comorbidities such as depression.
•Genetic, first-degree relatives with generalized anxiety disorder (25%)
•Environmental factors, such as child abuse.
•Substance use disorder.
•Nature versus nurture
How many symptoms must someone have within the last two weeks to meet criteria for MDD?
What is 5?
In order for someone to have an Acute Stress Disorder how recently did the event have to happen?
within first month
How many criterion does someone need in order to meet a mild substance use disorder dx
2
What are two of the most proven interventions for managing bipolar disorder
Psychoeducation and Psychopharmacology
What two forms of therapy have been shown to assist in the treatment of anxiety by focusing on thought distortions?
REBT and CBT
What substances might be considered when assessing for depression?
Alcohol, marijuana, benzos, opiates
Mindfulness and EMDR
Which demographic of individuals experienced highest rate of overdose increase between the years 2018 and 2023 in Erie County?
African Americans
This is an animal tranquilizer used for sedation/pain relief
What is Xylazine
Name at least 3 symptoms of GAD
A.Excessive anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance).
B.The person finds it difficult to control the worry.
C.The anxiety and worry are associated with three or more of the following six symptoms (with at least some symptoms present for more days than not for the past 6 months).Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge
1.Being easily fatigued
2.Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
3.Irritability
4.Muscle tension
5.Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless unsatisfying sleep
Name 3 risk factors typically associated with higher levels of depression
Certain personality traits, such as low self-esteem and being too dependent, self-critical or pessimistic
Traumatic or stressful events, such as physical or sexual abuse, the death or loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, or financial problems
Blood relatives with a history of depression, bipolar disorder, alcoholism or suicide
Being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, or having variations in the development of genital organs that aren't clearly male or female (intersex) in an unsupportive situation
History of other mental health disorders, such as anxiety disorder, eating disorders or post-traumatic stress disorder
Abuse of alcohol or recreational drugs
Serious or chronic illness, including cancer, stroke, chronic pain or heart disease
Certain medications, such as some high blood pressure medications or sleeping pills (talk to your doctor before stopping any medication)
This is a 10 question survey which assesses levels of stress experienced when younger that is yes or no format for all questions which are related to experiences potentially had for individuals between ages 0-18 and has predictive outcomes
ACES
Name at least 5 criterion for substance use disorders
1.Using more of a substance than intended or using it for longer than you’re meant to.
2.Trying to cut down or stop using the substance but being unable to.
3.Experiencing intense cravings or urges to use the substance.
4.Needing more of the substance to get the desired effect — also called tolerance.
5.Developing withdrawal symptoms when not using the substance.
6.Spending more time getting and using drugs and recovering from substance use.
7.Neglecting responsibilities at home, work or school because of substance use.
8.Continuing to use even when it causes relationship problems.
9.Giving up important or desirable social and recreational activities due to substance use.
10.Using substances in risky settings that put you in danger.
11.Continuing to use despite the substance causing problems to your physical and mental health.
Name at least two signs or symptoms someone may be experiencing a manic episode
•Changes in energy levels, sleep patterns, and appetite
•Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
•Increased risk-taking behaviors
•Suicidal thoughts
•Mood swings between mania or hypomania and depression