ADD/ADHD
What does ADD stand for?
Attention Deficit Disorder
How many different anxiety disorders are there?
There are 4
What is Bipolar disorder?
a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
What does OCD stand for?
O - Obsessive C - Compulsive D - Disorder
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
What are the 4 anxiety disorders?
OCD, Phobias, PTSD, panic attacks
Mood swings from hypomania to depression.
Less intense than bipolar disorder
Cyclothymia
What is it characterized by?
Obsessions and compulsions
What are 2 things someone could do to treat there PTSD?
Possible answers: Psychotherapy Medications Exposure therapy Cognitive restructuring Behavioral therapy
What is hyperactivity?
When a person moves about constantly, excessive fidgets, taps or talks.
What is Panic disorder?
You feel terror that strikes at random
What percentage of kids with serve depression get bipolar disorder?
20%
What is one specific example of OCD?
Possible answers: Fear of germs Ordering and arranging things in a particular, precise way Having things in symmetrical or in a perfect order
What is PTSD?
PTSD is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. (after a traumatic event)
What are 3 signs of ADD/ADHD?
Possible answers: -Trouble paying attention for long periods of time -Non-stop talking -Blurting out an answer before the question is even finished -Impacts daily routine making it harder to interact -Hard to pay attention -May seem unmotivated -Trouble waiting their turn
What are 5 signs/symptoms?
Possible answers: Panic Fear Sleep problems Not being able to stay calm Not being able to stay still Cold, sweaty Numb, tingly hands or feet Dizziness Shortness of breath Nausea
What is a type of treatment?
Possible answers: Lithium, Support groups.
What are 2 risk factors?
Possible answers: Genetics Brain Structure Brain Functioning Environment
What are 3 symptoms of PTSD?
Possible answers: Being easily startled Feeling “on edge” or tense Having difficulty sleeping Having angry outbursts
How can ADD/ADHD be treated or helped?
Possible answers: Medication, stimulants, non-stimulants, psychotherapy, behavior therapy, family and marital, education and training, parenting skills training, stress management training, support groups( mostly adults), stay organized(kids).
What are 3 possible tips for lowering anxiety?
Take a timeout Eat well-balanced meals Count to 10 slowly
Patient is energetic, outgoing, charming.
Hypomania
What are the 3 treatment options?
1. Medication 2. Psychotherapy 3. Deep brain stimulation
What are a child's symptoms of PTSD? List 2
Possible answers: Wetting the bed after having learned to use the toilet Forgetting how to or being unable to talk (Going mute) Acting out the scary event during playtime Being unusually clingy with a parent or other adult