Sun Protection
Skin sensitivity to sunlight or other sources of UV light
Photosensitivity
What is a measurement of your weight compared to your height?
BMI
How many hours of sleep should you get per night?
7-9 hours
Fluoxetine
SSRI
What does "SPF" stand for?
Sun Protection Factor
What is the minimum SPF sunscreen you should use?
30
Name a class of medications that can cause weight gain
Antipsychotics
Name your favorite exercise activity
Anything
Venlafaxine
SNRI
True or False:
Hiding in the shade protects us 100% from being exposed to UV light
False.
UV rays can be reflected from surfaces like walls/sands/water which can reach you even if you’re in shade
What is one other way to protect yourself from the sun other than sunscreen?
-Longsleeves/pants
-Brimmed hats
-Staying inside during peak hours
True or false: if you gain weight on an antipsychotic you should stop taking it immediately?
False
Always talk to your providers before stopping medications
Which of these is not a good habit?
A. Exercise
B. Smoking
C. Meditation
D. Art therapy
E. Music therapy
B. Smoking
Aripiprazole
Antipsychotic
Bonus: Atypical antipsychotic
Type of UV light most responsible for sunburns
UVB light, it has shorter wavelengths and more energy compared to UVA light, easily penetrating skin and damaging tissue
What vitamin can you get from the sun?
Vitamin D
What is one way to minimize weight gain while taking mental health medications?
True or false: You should not eat right before bedtime
True
Clonazepam
Benzodiazepine
Where did sunscreen originate from?
Egypt; Greece; India
Which of these is LEAST LIKELY to cause photosensitivity?
A. Sertraline (Zoloft)
B. Haloperidol (Haldol)
C. Fluoxetine (Prozac)
D. Buspirone (Buspar)
E. Ibuprofen (Advil)
D. Buspirone (Buspar)
This antipsychotic medicine usually causes less weight gain than others and is sometimes picked for that reason.
Aripiprazole (Abilify)
True or False: If a food is labeled low fat it is definitely healthy
Clomipramine
TCA
Is it better to use a combination product that contains both sunscreen and insect repellent?
No!
Sunscreen needs to be applied more frequently than insect reprellent