Major Depressive Disorder
When Depression is on a daily basis, characterized by persistent sadness, despair and hopelessness. What is it called?
Major Depressive Disorder
What substance can increase your anxiety?
Drugs and alcohol; medications; certain foods
Bi-Polar Disorder
Symptoms of this disorder include excessive hand washing or cleaning, repeated checking, extreme hoarding, aversion to particular numbers, etc.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
What is PTSD?
It is a mental condition that can develop after a person has been exposed to a traumatic event.
What can cause depression?
Stressful events, major life changes, family history, genetics, grief/loss, etc.
True or False: Generalized Anxiety is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness in the world.
True
What consequences can you have if Bi-polar disorder isn't treated?
Strained relationship, financial burdens, legal issues, mood instability, etc.
Who is affected by Obsessive Compulsive disorder?
What are symptoms of PTSD?
Intrusive memories, avoidance, negative thoughts/outlooks, changes in physical/emotional reactions to things, etc.
How is sleep impacted when you have depression
Can be too much or too less
What is a sudden feeling of acute and disabiling anxiety, intense fear or anxiety along with physical symptoms?
What can help you manage your symptoms of Bi-Polar disorder?
Medication management, talk therapy, coping skills, etc.
True or False: Talk therapy is ineffective for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
True: Exposure and response prevention therapy is the most helpful.
True or False: Medications that help treat PTSD are Anti-depressants, Anti-anxiety and medications that help to manage nightmares
True
If I am depressed, what types of medications can I take?
Antidepressants
What does it feel like when you have a panic attack?
Like you are going to die! Rapid heart beat, increase in body temperature, fast breathing, chest pains, etc.
True or False: There are 2 types of Bi-polar Disorder
False: Bi-polar I is characterized by severe highs lasting a weeks or more with possible depression. Bi-polar II is characterized by less extreme highs and depression. Cyclothymic Disorder is characterized by less severe mood swings that last a shorter amount of time.
What is the difference between obsessions and compulsions?
Obsessions are distressing, unwanted thoughts, images, feelings, sensations or urges. Compulsions are the repetitive behaviors that you do in order to relieve the distress from the obsession.
PTSD falls under which category of mental illness?
Anxiety Disorders
What is lost when a person feels depressed?
Loss of pleasure, loss of purpose, loss of motivation, loss of desire, etc.
What is one way to manage your anxiety?
Deep breathing, journaling, music, going for a walk, coloring, communicating, grounding yourself
What does mania look like?
Impulsivity, risky behaviors, elevated mood, increased energy, flight of ideas, irritability, etc.
True or False: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is often experienced with Anxiety and Depression.
True: Having obsessions and compulsions can be very frustrating, anxiety provoking and uncomfortable.
Who can experience PTSD?
Anyone!