Treatment
True or False: Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
Exercise
This famous Olympian is diagnosed with ADHD
Michael Phelps
How does medicine help with chemical imbalances in your brain?
Short Answer: Certain medications work by increasing or decreasing hormones in your body.
what can you catch but not throw?
cold
name a common symptom of psychiatric medications?
nausea, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation
This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on a paper.
Journaling
This Star Wars star has been diagnosed with Bi-Polar disorder?
Princess Leia
This antipsychotic medication is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar 1 disorder and major depressive disorders.
Abilify
What goes around the world but stays in a corner?
stamp
True:
If someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So if you start to have symptoms it is important to see a health provider as soon as possible.
Name 3 Emotional Release techniques
scream, run, take a cold shower, watch a sad movie and cry, watch a funny movie and laugh, boxing, popping balloons, dance
Which of the following authors has dealt with clinical depression in their life?
J.K. Rowling
True/False: Mental Illnesses can be cured?
False:
There is no cure of mental illnesses but with a combination of treatments people with mental illnesses can recover and live long and healthy lives. Treatments include: lifestyle changes, support groups, medications, and therapy.
what kind of room has no doors or windows?
mushroom
one cause of depression is an imbalance in ___. (Hint: something in the brain)
Neurotransmitters
This form of psychotherapy helps a person learn how to recognize negative patterns of thought and replace them with healthier ways of thinking
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This member of the royal family struggled with a severe eating disorder
Princess Diana
How long do Oral medications take to work?
30 minutes
If you throw up before 30 minutes then chances are minimal amounts of the medication will be absorbed into the body.
I build bridges of silver and crowns of god. Who am I?
A dentist
Why do some medications cause side effects while others don't?
Short answer: The body often uses the same chemical to regulate more than one process, which means the medicine might readjust one balance while disturbing others that would normally not need adjusting. And medications can alter the affects of other hormones in the body at the same time that we may not intended for it to.
Name 2 things you can do to Prevent stress and anger from building up
This former Disney star has a history of self-harm (cutting) and hospitalizations.
Demi Lovato
True/false: If you stop taking antipsychotics like Zyprexa you will lose weight?
True:
But stopping these types of medications are not always possible. It is extremely important for you to consult with your doctor before ever abruptly stopping these medications. It takes weeks to months to wean off properly.
What is a word made up of 4 letters, yet is also made up of 3. Sometimes is written with 9 Letters, and then with 4. Rarely consists of 6, and never is written with 5.
Correct