Let's Be Real!... (myth or fact)
Mental Health Issues are rare
Myth. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability. Between 15 and 20 percent of the Canadian adolescent population suffers from a mental disorder at one time or another.
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
Bi-Polar Disorder
Exercising may __________ the negative impact of mental illness
Decrease
This is a condition in which a person has periods of depression and periods of being extremely happy or being cross or irritable
Bipolar disorder
Which anti psychotic creates the most drowsiness: Haloperidol or Chlorpromazine?
Chlorpromazine
People with mental illnesses will not get better
Myth. Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness.
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or sleeping patterns persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
Name three unhealthy coping mechanisms
Smoking, illegal substances, staying awake for lon periods of time, etc.
True of false- If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
False. If you are concerned for their safety, tell someone. Talk to someone who can help. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you than to lose a friend. If you think they are serious about attempting suicide, do not be afraid to call 911.
Which antidepressant should not be used for people with epilepsy?
Amitriptyline
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress (such as physical or sexual abuse), or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
25% of depression cases may fail to respond to their initial treatment: name three steps to manage this
Check compliance, wait at least 4 weeks, reach max dose, consider switching, consult a psychiatrist, continue with other psychosocial interventions
This condition is often diagnosed in childhood and can lead to difficulty interacting socially, repeat behaviors, and clumsiness
Autism
Which antidepressant should you be careful about giving to suicidal patients?
Amitriptyline
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe?
Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack
What is the most important advantage of depot injection anti psychotic medication?
Long acting (1-4 weeks), helpful for compliance issues
In what disorder is dopamine increased in the brain?
Schizophrenia
Name two involuntary, repetitive movements associated with tardive dyskinesia (antipsychotic side effect)
1) Sucking/smacking of lips, 2) tongue movements, 3) lateral jaw movements, 4) extremities/neck/trunk movements
Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
Myth. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal
direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”/ personality changes or withdrawn behavior/ hoarding medication/ giving away prized possessions/ lack of interest in future plans/ isolation from friends and colleagues/ depression/
True or False - CBT should be offered as initial treatment for schizophrenia
False, because schizophrenia affects executive thought and cognition impairing effectiveness of talking therapy
This is a mental condition that causes both a loss of contact with reality (psychosis) and mood problems
Schizoaffective Disorder
Hyperthermia, neuromotor control, death