Mental Disorders
What mental disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness.
Depression
What's an example of a verbal warning sign of suicide?
"Everyone would be better off if i weren't here"
What are two treatments for depression?
Medication and therapy
What does stigma mean ?
A mark of disgrace or negative feeling about something
Name the two eating disorders we discusses
Anorexia bulimia
What mental disorder is characterized by an intense fear of something specific with intense anxiety symptoms
Phobia
Suicide is the ______ leading cause of death for ages 15-24
2nd
What are 3 signs of depression?
Apathy, fatigue, worthlessness, trouble concentrating, change in sleep
How can stigma specific to mental health be harmful?
It can make somsone feel ashamed and deter them from getting help
Medication for depression works for about what % of people
65
Which mental illness is characterized by extreme shifts from manic episodes to a depressed state?
Bipolar
What are two you should do if a friend is feeling suicidal?
Stay with them, talk calmly, get help, be supportive
What are three things you could do to stay healthy and avoid depression?
Stay in touch, exercise, eat healthy
What are two ways we could decrease stigma around mental health?
Seek support, advocate, watch the language
What mental disorder is characterized by becoming disconnected from his or her identity
DID
Which mental disorder could be accompanied with auditory and visual hallucinations?
Schizophrenia
What are 2 things we should not do if someone is talking about suicide?
Make promises, question their motives, dare them to do it, leave them alone
What percentage of people does an SSRI work for (for depression)?
About 65%
WHat is an example of how stigma could be direct?
Making a negative remark directly
Your friend Greg is constantly worried about becoming ill. Just the other day Greg left school in order to go to the Dr. for a spot on his arm that he thought might be cancer. Greg has been to 3 different doctors insisting that his spot is cancer. So far, every Dr. has told Greg that he the spot is just fine. What disorder do you think Greg might have?
Hypochondria
Which mental disorder is characterized by a person committing violent or cruel acts and not feeling guilty?
Antisocial personality disorder
What are two examples of "higher risk groups" for suicide
Struggling with sexual orientation, poor grades, depression, teens who abuse drugs and alcohol
What are 3 causes of depression?
drug abuse, genetics, chemical imbalance, trauama, life events
How can stigma be more subtle?
Making an assumption
What is the new name for munchausen
factitious disorder