Diagnosis
These medications are prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, OCD and other conditions
what are SSRIs
Coping strategies that reconnect you with the present, a self-regulation mechanism for times of stress and anxiety that utilizes the 5 senses
what are grounding techniques
a type of talk therapy for people who experience emotions very intensely that combines strategies like mindfulness, acceptance, and emotion regulation.
what is DBT
True or false: Major depressive disorder is characterized by low moods and can involve psychosis
what is true
This disorder is characterized by hallucinations and delusions
what is schizophrenia
a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment
what is mindfulness
a structured, goal-oriented type of talk therapy that focuses on current problems and finding solutions for them.
what is CBT
true or false: people with schizophrenia can't know the difference between reality and hallucination
what is false
Treatment includes light therapy (phototherapy), talk therapy, and medications
What is seasonal affective disorder
These medications are often prescribed for Bipolar disorder
what are anticonvulsants and antipsychotics
this coping skill increases the supply of oxygen to your brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes a state of calmness
what is deep breathing
You should avoid eating this fruit if you take certain medications
what is grapefruit
This condition is characterized by extreme high and low moods and can cause delusions and psychosis
what is Bipolar disorder
A procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of major depression
what is TMS
true or false: people with OCD are always meticulous, organized, or tidy.
what is false
This condition is characterized by a pattern of unwanted thoughts and fears that lead you to do repetitive behaviors.
what is OCD
a medical treatment most commonly used in patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that has not responded to other treatments that involves a brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia.
what is ECT
patients on this medication should avoid foods containing tyramine which is commonly found in aged meats, cheeses, and beer. If taken together, it may cause an unsafe rise in blood pressure.
what are monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)