What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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
What disorder is described as having extreme mood swings that range from mania to depression?
Bipolar disorder
True or false: In order to be diagnosed with PTSD, a person has to directly experience the traumatic event themselves
False -- a person can develop PTSD after seeing someone else experience a traumatic event.
Who was the first “American Idol” winner?
Kelly Clarkson
What does SMART goals stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant/Realistic, Time-bound
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.)
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 are the two most common types of mental disorders?
Anxiety disorders & depressive disorders
What is the official currency of Japan
The Japanese Yen
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
True/false: Anyone who has experienced trauma in their life has has PTSD.
False -- a person must have persistent trauma-related symptoms for at least a month after the event and have specific symptoms to be diagnosed.
What mood 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
What are the two most common/frontline forms of treatment for the mental health conditions discussed?
Medication and psychotherapy
In a website browser address bar, what does “www” stand for?
World wide web
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
True or false: If you are perfectionist, detail-oriented, or highly organized in your habits or behaviors, then you 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?
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 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
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
Name the 5 stages of change
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
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
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 is a safety plan used for / why is it important?
Safety plans are created collaboratively between client and provider when a client is in a high risk situation (SI/HI, severe MH symptoms, strong triggers, unsafe environment, etc.) to identify healthy distractions/coping skills, people they can talk to, safe places, professional support, and crisis resources/referrals if needed. The goal is to keep them safe!
TWO PARTS: 1. Which blood type is a universal red cell donor?
2. Which is the universal receiver?
1. O-Negative
2. AB +