Illnesses
This class of disorders is characterized by an overwhelming feeling of worry
Anxiety Disorders
True or False: Alcohol is an appropriate treatment for all mental health disorders.
False
This type of doctor specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
Psychiatrist/ N.P
Mental health problems are very common
FACT; 1 in 5 people have some type of mental illness
This term describes an experience that involves the apparent perception of something that is not present
Hallucinations
Name two symptoms of depression.
Depressed mood, anhedonia, weight loss, insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue or lethargy, feeling of guilt, difficulty concentrating, suicidal ideation or attempt (MDD; 5 sxms needed including either of the first two)
Despite having one type of disorder in its name, this category of medication can help relieve symptoms of depression, many anxiety disorder, seasonal affective disorder, and mild chronic depression.
Antidepressants
These workers are typically the ones who will administer medication to the patients in treatment facilities.
Nurses
The best treatment for anyone that has a mental illness only involves medication.
Myth; medication and therapy are ideal
This term is used to describe a significant fear of something that is out of proportion to the threat
Phobia
The diagnosis for this disorder includes at least one manic episode, possibly one or more hypomanic episode and one or more major depressive episode
Bipolar I disorder
Also known as talk therapy, this type of therapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.
Psychotherapy
People with mental health conditions are violent and dangerous
Myth
When someone experiences this phenomenon, they may start sweating, shaking, have chest pains, heart palpitations, increased heart rate, and have a fear of losing control or dying.
A panic attack
Despite this disorder being associated with people in the military, women actually have higher rates of having this disorder compared to men,
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
We frequently talk about the importance of having social supports. Name 4 types of people that can be our social supports.
Family, friends, healthcare workers, religious leaders, group members, etc.
The primary responsibility of these workers on a unit is to put together discharge plans for the patients and coordinate care.
Social workers
People with mental health conditions can be successful in work and school.
Fact
These are behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that we all can use to adjust to the changes that occur in our lives.
Coping skills
Symptoms of this disorder include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, diminished emotional expression, and low energy
Schizophrenia
This might sound "shocking", but this procedure that causes a generalized seizure in a patient is currently used mainly for severe major depressive disorder in the United States.
Electroconvulsive therapy
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
A psychiatrist can prescribe medication and a psychologist primarily focuses on testing and assessments.
If you feel better from your mental health condition, this means that you have been cured.
Myth; usually means medication and therapy are working
This older term for Bipolar I was the title of a Jimi Hendrix song which he wrote detailing his experiences living with this disorder.
Manic Depression