Myth or Fact
Naloxone (Narcan) is the antidote or opioid overdose
Fact!
False; PTSD can occur is anyone as a response to a life-changing or traumatic event
Name 3 "substances" that you think can be overused, leading to a substance use or addictive disorder (these can be medications or behaviors)
Opioids, Benzodiazepines, Tobacco, Alcohol, Video games, Shopping, Fast food, Ect.
What is the shorthand used to identify The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the 5th edition
DSM-5
What are the Saturday hours at Charles Drew, Behavioral Health Center?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is defined as having uncontrolled and excessive worry for at least 2 months
Myth; For GAD to be diagnosed, excessive worry must be present for at least 6 months
Normal anxiety is a __________ response to stress that is essential for our survival.
Healthy or Necessary
Name one life-threatening sign of an opioid overdose
Vomiting/Making gurgling noises, Cannot be awakened from sleep, Breathing or Heart rate is very slow or stopped
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders was originally published in...
1957
Name 2 Stress Management techniques
Exercise, Box breathing, Meditation, Cognitive re-framing, Making time for yourself, Talking about it. Ect.
Embarrassment often prevents people from getting help for a substance use or addictive disorder
Myth; Denial is what often prevents people from reaching out for help
Name the Depressive disorder recognized by the DSM-5 that is related to changes in the season
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
A person with Social Anxiety Disorder might avoid social situations out of excessive fear of _________________.
Embarrassment or Poor Performance
True or False; The DSM-5 does NOT include expected signs and symptoms for each mental health disorder
False; it does!
In box breathing, you perform each breath in for ____ seconds
4
Naloxone (Narcan) can be administered as a nasal spray or an intramuscular injection
Fact!
________________ is a fear of a certain place that causes an individual anxiety
Agoraphobia
During the Covid-19 pandemic, ___________ has contributed to worsening mental health and higher rates of substance use
Isolation
The most recent publication of the DSM-5 (2013) recognizes _______ mental health disorders
157
Name one reason someone might be encouraged to see a behavioral therapist
Feeling sad, hopeless, unmotivated, moody or irritable, or experiencing a stressful life situation, ect.
Symptoms in PTSD only last for a few months after the traumatic event, then go away
Myth; Symptoms associated with PTSD can last for years!
In Major Depressive Disorder what does the term "unipolar" mean?
Unipolar means that the depressive episode is NOT associated with mood swings related to another mental health condition (i.e. Bipolar Disorder)
What is the Program Aim for the Free Naloxone Program started in 2020?
To reduce the number of preventable deaths that occur related to opioid overdose
What is the purpose of the DSM-5?
Diagnose a mental health disorder, implement and evaluate treatment
What is the motto of "100 Black Men of Omaha?"
"Real Men Giving Real Time"