Depression
Is sadness a symptom of depression?
Yes.
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What is bipolar disorder?
A mental disorder that can effect unusual changes in mood, energy, thinking. It can cause everyday activities to become difficult.
What is ADHD?
A brain disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
What does Schizophrenia mean in the Greek language?
Split mind
How long must symptoms last in order to be diagnosed with depression?
2 weeks.
True or False, OCD is not repeated and can only last up to one day.
False
Who has a faster cycle of mood swings, men or women?
Women have a more rapid cycle.
Why is ADHD often over diagnosed?
Kids can often show impulsive behavior and lack of attention, as a result of being bored, not just because they have ADHD.
What classification of meds treat schizophrenia?
Antipsychotics- Risperidone, Olanzapine, Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine
Is depression treatable?
Yes, many people with depression can receive medications, or go to therapy.
Are there treatments for OCD?
Yes, many people take medications to lessen their symptoms.
Why would one gender have a faster cycle of emotion than the other?
Different hormones between genders.
List 2 symptoms of ADHD.
Non-stop talking, organizational trouble, trouble waiting, outbursts, etc...
Does schizophrenia exist world-wide.
Yes, however, symptoms can vary culture to culture
Is depression one of the leading causes of disability in the world? If so what number is it ranked?
Yes, it is the leading cause.
Does OCD target a select group of people (i.e. gender, ethnicity, age)
No, ODC can effect anybody.
What are the two main mood types?
Manic or depressive.
True or false: Depression is often a symptom of those with ADHD.
True, which can often lead to a false diagnostic.
How many Americans experience Schizophrenia?
2.4 million.
In America, about what percentage of the population has depression?
Just under 7 (around 6.7 to 6.9)
Name 3 things that someone with OCD could become obsessed with.
1. Numbers 2. Germs 3. Patterns 4. Etc...
About how many adults in the U.S. are effected by bipolar disorder?
5.7 million, roughly.
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
How could schizophrenia be characterized or defined?
The most debilitating psychosis and the closest to Layman's definition of madness.