OCD
What does OCD stand for
Obsessive compulsive disorder
What does ADHD stand for
Attention defect/hyperactivity disorder
Name one antidepressant
Prozac, Zoloft, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Remeron, Aventyl
Something you can do about anxiety
Therapy, medications, and support groups
What is bipolar disorder
Serious shifts in mood, energy, and thinking
Symptoms can start at a young age
True
A symptom many people with ADHD have
Hyperactivity
What do antidepressants try to fix
Imbalances in neurotransmitters
Anxiety is not genetic
False
What are periods of high and low called
Mania depression
How long on average does it take for a person to be diagnosed
9 years
What is an important part of managing ADHD
Eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and getting plenty of sleep
An event that may cause someone to develop depression
Death of a loved one, major change, substance abuse, chronic stress
Is any type of anxiety healthy
Yes, some from time to time can be healthy
What are the 3 parts of a diagnoses
Initial assessment, phycological evaluation, and physical assessment
When is it clear a person has OCD
When their compulsion gets in there every day life
Struggling with ADHD can often cause this other mental health issue
Anxiety
How long does it take for antidepressants to have an effect
2 to 4 weeks
What is the difference between anxiety and stress
Anxiety persists even after the stressful thing is over
How many bipolar patents receive treatment
1/3
What are 3 types of medicine you can take for OCD
Anti-Anxiety, Antidepressions, and Anti-Psychotics
Area of the brain affected by ADHD
Frontal lobe
A long term depression with less severe symptoms
Dysthymia
Name a type of anxiety
Generalized anxiety, Panic disorder, PTSD, Social anxiety, and Separation anxiety
Without management how many bipolar parents commit suicide
15-20%