Bipolar Disorder
True or False: Mania can make someone feel very energetic and need less sleep.
True
What does the word “delusion” mean?
(Answer: A strong belief that is not true, even when shown evidence to the contrary)
What does “CMH” stand for?
Community Mental Health
Noticing changes in sleep, energy, or mood early.
Warning signs
True or False: If you feel better, you should stop medication.
False
What is one trigger that can make bipolar symptoms worse?
Stress, lack of sleep, substance use, stopping medication, etc.
Symptoms like low motivation, flat affect, or social withdrawal.
Negative Symptoms
What is one challenge you think you’ll face in the community, and how could you handle it?
Medication Management (pill organizer, accountability person, attend appointments)
Employment (reach out to my case manager for recourses, start off with a part time job)
This is something that happens before symptoms and increases the chance of an episode.
A trigger
Taking medication the same way every day is called this.
medication adherence/ compliance
Name 3 symptoms of Mania
Decreased need for sleep, hyperverbal, Goal-Directed Behavior, Grandiosity, Impulsivity
A place to live that provides structure and support.
Group Home
Support from people with lived mental health experience.
peer support services?
Programs that help pay for food each month.
SNAP or food assistance?
This type of medication is given as a shot instead of a daily pill.
a long-acting injectable
What is it called when someone feels unusually confident, important, or powerful.
Grandiosity
What is one challenge people with schizophrenia might face when living in the community?
(Answer: Stigma, housing, employment, transportation, maintaining treatment, etc.)
What is one common barrier people face when transitioning from the hospital back into the community?
Housing, transportation, stigma, lack of resources, medication management, etc.
Learning early warning signs can help prevent these things:
Relapse or Worsening Symptoms
Hospitalization
Crisis situations
Legal Trouble
Taking medication as prescribed helps prevent this.
Relapse
What is the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II?
Bipolar I includes full mania; Bipolar II includes hypomania and depression.
How would you explain schizophrenia to someone who doesn’t know what it is?
(Answer: It’s a mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and experiences reality. They may hear voices, have unusual beliefs, or feel disconnected, but with treatment and support they can manage it and live meaningful lives.)
A program that provides more frequent support for higher needs.
ACT
This term describes when a person is unaware they have a mental illness
Anosognosia
LAIs are usually given this often.
every few weeks or monthly