Mental Health Disorders

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

100

How long must the symptoms be around in order to be diagnosed with PTSD?

At least 1 month

200

What are some of the reoccurring symptoms?

Flashbacks, bad dreams and/or frieghtning thoughts.

300

How many groups of symptoms are there?

Four

400

What are some treatments and/or therapies used?

Medications and Psychotherapy

500

What are the names of the four groups of symptoms?

1. Re-experiencing 2. Avoidance 3. Arousal and reactivity 4. Cognition and mood

Depression

100

How long must you have the symptoms before you're diagnosed with depression?

At least 2 weeks.

200

What are some of the risk factors for depression?

Personal or family history of depression, major life changes, trauma, stress and certain physical illnesses or medications.

300

What age and under may experience an increase in suicidal thoughts or actions?

25 and under.

400

Is psychotherapy a treatment option for patients with depression?

Yes.

500

What is depression? (Not just a mental health disorder)

a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.

Baker Act

100

Why would a person be Baker Act?

self-neglectful or dangerous to self or others,has refused an examination or is unable to determine it is needed.

200

A person cannot be transferred from involuntary to voluntary status unless the initial mandatory involuntary examination has been conducted and documented, and a physician has certified that the person is capable of making well-reasoned, willful and knowing decisions about their mental health care.

True

300

Who may initiate Involuntary Examination?

Circuit Court Judge
Law Enforcement Officer
Authorized Mental Health Professional

400

BA 52 means?

Involuntary Baker act. In place for 72 hrs once they get to receiving facility

500

What does the Court Order - Ex Parte Order mean?

Ex Parte means one-sided communication.

Court enters the order based on sworn testimony - written or oral
Law enforcement officer will take person into custody and transport person to a receiving facility

Famous People

100

Abraham Lincoln was diagnosed with this mental illness.

What is depression

200

Virginia Woolf was diagnosed with the mental illness

What is bipolar disorder

300

Demi Lovato was diagnosis with this disorder

Bipolar disorder

400

Michael Phelps has what diagnosis?

ADHD

500

 Adele admitted this diagnosis in Vanity Fair

postpartum depression

Anxiety

100

How can anxiety be treated?

Psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and/or medications.

200

What are the risk factors?

Being divorced, family history of mental health disorders, shyness, and exposure to stressful life events.

300

How many forms of anxiety is there?

Three.

400

What does cognitive therapy do for people who have anxiety?

It focuses on identifying, challenging and then neutralizing unhelpful or negative thoughts.

500

What are the names of the three forms of anxiety?

1. Generalized 2. Panic 3. Social