Depression
A lifestyle factor that is often linked to depression, and can include activities such as walking or biking.
What is 'Physical Activity' (Exercise)?
The specific fear of spiders is referred to as
What is 'Arachnophobia'?
True or False:
Memory loss is a natural and expected part of aging.
What is 'False'?
"Oops, she did it again"! This famous Hollywood popstar is diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.
Who is 'Britney Spears'?
This classification of medications (including Olanzapine and Seroquel) are prescribed to help manage symptoms of psychosis.
What are 'Antipsychotics' ('Atypical Antipsychotics')?
This classification of medications is commonly prescribed to treat depression, and includes brands such as Prozac or Cipralex.
What are 'Antidepressants'?
The act of intentionally confronting a source of fear, often done in therapy to overcome anxiety
What is 'Exposure'?
This term describes the retention of recent information, and is commonly effected by dementia before long-term memory.
What is 'Short-term memory'?
This intensely elevated mood state, associated with bipolar disorder, can be characterized by excessive energy, impulsivity, restlessness, racing thoughts, and insomnia.
What is 'Mania'?
This symptom describes the experience of hearing, seeing, feeling, and/or smelling things that other people can not.
What are 'Hallucinations'?
This form of depression can occur during pregnancy or after childbirth.
What is 'Postpartum Depression'?
This anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent worry or fear about everyday situations or activities
What is 'Generalized Anxiety Disorder'?
The most common diagnosis associated with dementia
What is 'Alzheimer's Disease'?
This Hollywood actress, made famous by her role as Leia in Star Wars, was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at the age of 24.
Who is 'Carrie Fisher'?
This psychotic disorder is characterized by disturbances in thought, emotion, and behaviour, and is typically diagnosed in adolescence/early adulthood.
What is 'Schizophrenia'?
This type of depression occurs regularly during the fall and winter months, and is thought to be related to changes in light exposure/Vitamin D
What is 'Seasonal Affective Disorder'?
Recurring, persistent, intrusive thoughts that are followed by repetitive behaviours or mental acts (e.g. always knocking on a door 3 times before entering), could be a sign of what Anxiety Disorder?
What is 'Obsessive Compulsive Disorder'?
This type of therapy, often used to reduce agitation and improve mood in patients with dementia, could be done by turning on an "Oldies" station on the radio
What is 'Music Therapy'?
This medication, often used for it's mood-stabilizing effects, is also represented by the symbol "Li" on the Periodic Table of Elements (also a popular song by Nirvana)
What is 'Lithium'?
The use of certain stimulants, like methamphetamine or cocaine, can contribute to the development of this form of acute psychosis
What is 'Substance-Induced Psychosis'?
This hormone, found in much higher levels in females, can contribute to depression in women.
What is 'Estrogen'?
This anxiety disorder is characterized by intense feelings of fear/discomfort when leaving the home
What is 'Agoraphobia'?
Korsakoff Syndrome is a memory disorder that presents similarly to dementia, and is most commonly caused by long-term misuse of this substance
What is 'Alcohol'?
This term, most simply understood to describe a milder form of mania, is associated with Bipolar II.
What is 'Hypomania'?
False beliefs that defy reasoning or contradicting evidence, as experienced by a person in psychosis.
What are 'Delusions'?