Depression
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
Lack of interest, hopelessness, persistent sadness, feelings of worthlessness, lack of motivation, sleep changes, appetite changes
TRUE OR FALSE: Borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder are the same thing.
FALSE: Borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder are not the same thing.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
TRUE or FALSE: Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.
true
True or False: Depression only happens to you if something bad happens
FALSE! Depression can start if something bad happens HOWEVER sometimes it happens for no clear reason. It is a chemical imbalance in the brain
What is BPD?
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a form of mental illness that is characterized by a pervasive instability in moods, self-image, behavior, and interpersonal relationships.
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape or other violent personal assault.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) display excessive anxiety or worry, most days for at least 6 months, about a number of things such as personal health, work, social interactions, and everyday routine life circumstances
What is the average time it takes for antidepressant medications to reach their maximum benefit?
2 to 4 weeks
What are three symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Symptoms include emotional instability, feelings of worthlessness, insecurity, impulsivity, and impaired social relationships.
Approx. How many people are struggling with PTSD?
approximately 44.7 million people who were or are struggling with PTSD.
Approx. how many people have anxiety related disorders in the US?
Anxiety Disorders affect 18.1 percent of adults in the United States (approximately 40 million adults between the ages of 18 to 54)
How many people are diagnosed with depression a year?
Approx. 16 million adults
Approx. How many people in America are diagnosed with BPD
It’s estimated that 1.6% of the adult U.S. population has BPD, but that number may be as high as 5.9%. Nearly 75% of people diagnosed with BPD are women
Name three symptoms of PTSD
Symptoms may include nightmares or unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or depressed mood
True or False: Anxiety disorders are highly treatable
true! Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.
Name 2 celebrities that have been affected by depression
Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Robin Williams, Abe Lincoln
Dialectical behavior therapy:Talk therapy that encourages people to both accept themselves and change their negative behaviors.
Cognitive behavioral therapy:A talk therapy focused on modifying negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses associated with psychological distress.
Acute Stress Disorder
Acute stress disorder occurs in reaction to a traumatic event, just as PTSD does, and the symptoms are similar. However, the symptoms occur between three days and one month after the event. People with acute stress disorder may relive the trauma, have flashbacks or nightmares and may feel numb or detached from themselves. These symptoms cause major distress and cause problems in their daily lives. About half of people with acute stress disorder go on to have PTSD.
Name two different types of anxiety related disorders
Panic Disorder, Specific Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety Disorder