This illness is characterized by lethargy, lack of interest, sleep disturbance, hopelessness, helplessness, changes in appetite, energy, and concentration
What is depression?
100
This classification of medication is well-known for treating anxiety; however, many psychiatrists are concerned about it's addictive qualities.
What are benzodiazepines?
100
The author of Harry Potter, the best-selling book series in history, has spoken publicly about her battle with debilitating depression and thoughts of suicide, which led her to seek therapy as she wrote the first book in the series.
Who is J.K. Rowling?
100
This is administered the night prior to treatment to compensate for the fact that a person cannot drink after midnight before an ECT treatment.
What are intravenous (IV) fluids or lactatated ringers?
100
This activity encourages the release of endorphins which can lead to improved mood and decrease your risk for diabetes.
What is exercise?
200
This illness is characterized by restlessness, feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness, heart palatations, agitation, and muscle tension.
What is anxiety disorder?
200
If you are taking a med for depression, it will take at least this long to begin to feel the full effects.
What is 4 - 6 weeks?
200
Famous for his many pairs of glasses and songs like “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man”, he has publicly spoken about his history with severe depression, substance abuse and suicidal thoughts.
Who is Elton John?
200
This is a typical cognitive side effect of ECT treatment that may affect one's recall of recent events.
What is memory loss?
200
Ms. G engages daily for 20 to 30 minutes in a series of postures, stretching exercises, breath control and meditation to reduce her stress, anxiety and depressing thoughts. What alternative treatment is she using?
What is yoga?
300
This illness is characterized by unusual mood changes including possible periods of elevated mood, periods of depression, irritability, grandiosity, and decreased need for sleep.
What is bipolar disorder?
300
This salt is number 3 on the periodic table and is widely used to treat mood disorder.
What is Lithium?
300
He struggles with depression, but is one of the Top 25 highest-grossing comedians and actors of all time, starring in movies such as “Dumb and Dumber”, “Ace Ventura” and “The Grinch”
Who is Jim Carry?
300
This is a typical side effect of ECT treatment that makes people temporarily unable to think clearly.
What is confusion?
300
This alternative therapy directs a person’s imagination toward a relaxed, focused state to reduce stress and improve comfort.
What is guided imagery?
400
This illness is characterized by distorted body image, fear of fatness, restricting, and possible purging.
What is anorexia nervosa?
400
This class of drugs is one of the last resorts in medications to treat depression. It is especially challenging due to its considerable dietary restrictions.
What are MAOIs?
400
This German pianist with bipolar depression went on to compose what are considered some of the most influential pieces of all time, such as Fur Elise, Moonlight Sonata and Symphony No. 5
Who is Ludwig Van Beethoven?
400
Patients are given this type of medication to prevent muscle injury during an ECT procedure.
What is a muscle relaxant?
400
This means of intervention focuses on the here and now and active, open attention on the present, and de-emphasizing past anxiety-causing events.
What is mindfulness?
500
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks.
What is post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
500
This group of dietary restrictions excludes foods that are aged, pickled, processed, or fermented. Examples include some chocolates and pickles.
What is a low tyramine diet?
500
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence costarred in this Oscar-Winning film that received praise for its education on and real-life portrayal of mental illnesses such as Bipolar Disorder and OCD.
What is Silver Linings Playbook?
500
This vital sign is typically elevated after an ECT treatment.
What is blood pressure?
500
This therapy involves energy therapy which practitioners use to promote healing and the reduction fo anxiety. They do this by putting hands on the patient.