True or false: If you have experienced trauma, then you have PTSD
False -- Not everyone reacts to trauma the same, and some will not experience symptoms after the event that would be considered abnormal
True or false: if a person experiences a hallucination, then it means they have schizophrenia
False -- many other conditions include hallucinations (drug-induced psychosis, bipolar, neurological disorders like dementia, Parkinson's, sleep deprivation, epilepsy, PTSD, major depressive w/ psychosis, postpartum w/psychosis, etc.)
True or false:
It is not normal to experience anxiety. If you do, you have an anxiety disorder
False -- it is normal to experience a level of anxiety, but to be diagnosed it must cause clinical distress or impairment and meet diagnostic criteria
Name two different forms of sober peer support groups (self-help)
12-STEP (NA, AA), Recovery Dharma, Celebrate Recovery, SMART Recovery, Al-Anon, Phoenix, Words of Freedom, etc
What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
What does SMART goals stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant/Realistic, Time-bound
True or false: If you are perfectionist, detail-oriented, or highly organized in your habits or behaviors, then you must have OCD.
False -- These characteristics may serve a rational purpose and are not based on fear (as most OCD symptoms often are)
What mood disorder is described by this cluster of symptoms?
persistent sadness or irritable mood; changes in sleep, appetite, or energy; difficulty thinking/concentrating; lack of interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed; feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness, emptiness, etc.
Major depression/major depressive disorder
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
I have only two words but thousands of letters. What am I?
Post Office
Name three different elements of a relapse prevention plan
triggers, warning signs, coping skills, support systems, healthy activities, safe people/places, action steps for high risk situations
What disorder is described as having extreme mood swings that range from mania to depression?
Bipolar disorder
What mood disorder is described by this cluster of symptoms?
re-experiencing traumatic event through intrusive memories, flashbacks, dreams, feeling distress when exposed to trauma-related stimuli; avoidance of reminders, hypervigilance, physical symptoms such as accelerated heart rate or muscular tension, etc
Posttraumatic stress disorder
What are the two most common/frontline forms of treatment for the mental health conditions discussed?
Medication and psychotherapy
What is full of holes but still holds water?
A sponge
What is the name of the common sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, or causes you to wake up too early without being able to get back to sleep
Insomnia
What are the two most common types of mental disorders?
Anxiety & depressive disorders
An individual who experiences intrusive, distressing thoughts and attempts to suppress or neutralize the thoughts with another thought or behavioral action may be experiencing which mental health condition?
OCD
What is it called when a person has a mental health disorder and substance use disorder at the same time?
co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis
Name the four Ninja Turtles
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo
Name 3 of the 5 stages of change
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
What is the difference between obsessions and compulsions in obsessive compulsive disorder?
obsessions- thoughts, images, or impulses recur over and over again and are hard to control, resulting in uncomfortable feelings such as fear, doubt, guilt, etc.
compulsions- feeling driven to preform repetitive behaviors in response to the obsession, may be ritualistic, aimed to reduce negative feelings (handwashing, checking, hoarding, praying, repeating phrases, etc)
What disorder is described by this cluster of symptoms?
hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, problems with mood, apathy, lack of interest, blunted affect, bizarre behaviors
Schizophrenia / Schizoaffective
Why is it hard to diagnose bipolar disorder if a person is in active stimulant use? (meth, cocaine, etc)
many symptoms of bipolar can be confused with the effects of the substances or withdrawal symptoms and vice versa. manic episodes can look like stimulant intoxication
TWO PARTS: 1. Which blood type is a universal red cell donor?
2. Which is the universal receiver?
1. O-Negative
2. AB +