True OR False
Signs & Symptoms
Treatment
Medications
Coping Skills
100
Mental health issues are rare.
What is FALSE? Nearly 1 in 5 Americans suffer from a mental illness each year.
100
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)
What is Bipolar disorder?
100
A medical doctor who specializes in treating mental and emotional disorders is a
What is a Psychiatrist?
100
According to the National Institute for Mental Health, abruptly stopping a psychiatric medication regimen is never recommended; it could easily lead to this.
What is relapse?
100
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
What is exercise?
200
People with mental illnesses will not get better.
What is FALSE? 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.
200
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
200
This is the place those with no insurance are likely to go to seek mental health treatment.
What is the emergency room?
200
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
What is 2-4 weeks?
200
This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper.
What is journaling?
300
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
What is FALSE? 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.
300
A mental health condition in which a person has a long-term pattern of manipulating, exploiting, or violating the rights of others. This behavior is often criminal.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
300
When someone is diagnosed with a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder.
What is Dual Diagnosis?
300
This medication treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
What is Abilify?
300
True or false: "Instant fixes" for stress exist.
What is FALSE?
400
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
What is TRUE? 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.
400
A mental health condition in which a person is often worried or anxious about many things and finds it hard to control this anxiety.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
400
Paul suffers from schizophrenia. In addition to medication, what type of therapy does he most likely receive?
What is Psychotherapy/Talk therapy/Supportive therapy?
400
This medication is an antidepressant.
What is Prozac?
400
It has been a rough day and your friend just keeps cracking jokes and not taking anything serious.. are they coping in a healthy way?
What is yes, using humor?
500
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) occurs mostly during summer.
What is FALSE? SAD usually occurs in the winter time.
500
This mental health disorder includes delusions and hallucinations.
What is Schizophrenia?
500
This factor is cited by all cultural groups as a barrier to proper mental health treatment. It is marked by a persistent negative view of people seeking treatment.
What is stigma?
500
These medications are used to treat bipolar disorder.
What are mood stabilizers?
500
True or false: All stress is out of your control.
What is FALSE?
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