Careers
What is the job of a social worker?
Protect vulnerable children and support families in need of assistance. Also help people cope with problems.
What are the 2 major parts of the nervous system?
Central nervous system (CNS) Peripheral nervous system (PNS)
diabetes, smoking, obesity, hypertension, sleep apnea and heart disease
What is the most common mental health disorder in the US.
depression
What are symptoms of anxiety?
feeling nervous, increased heart rate, trembling, and trouble concentrating.
What does a neurologist do?
They specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders of the nervous system
What are some symptoms of neurological problems?
recurrent headache, numbness, loss of consiousness
What are 2 symptoms of dementia?
short-term memory loss, difficulty concentrating & disorientation
Which mental health disorder includes symptoms such as doubting, needing things orderly, repetitive movements and social isolation
OCD
What are the symptoms of bipolar disorders?
mood swings, sadness, anxiety and guilt.
What does a neurosurgeon do?
They provide surgical management and treatment for trauma and other conditions requiring surgery.
Is the autonomic nervous system (ANS) part of the CNS or PNS
PNS
What is multiple sclerosis?(MS)
Autoimmune reaction that causes progressive inflammation and deterioration of nerve cells
What percent of the world's children and adolescents suffer from a mental disorder.
20%
What are 5 indicators someone is suffering from depression?
pushes people away, loss of interest, change in sleep, no plans for future, change in appetite, feeling empty and hopeless, giving away belongings, death-related comments
What are 2 things a Physiatrists does?
treats behavioral disorders and neurologic conditions that affect behavior
Which system does the nervous system work with?
endocrine
What neural abnormality causes epilepsy?
abnormal electrical impulses generated by some neurons in the brain
At what age do about half of mental health disorders begin
at 14
What is Schizophrenia?
disabling brain disorder with symptoms including hallucinations and delusions; difficulty speaking and expressing emotions, problems with concentration and memory loss
What does a physician assistant do?
work in all areas of medicine, including primary care and family medicine, emergency medicine, and psychiatry. Physician assistants practice medicine on teams with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare workers. They examine, diagnose, and treat patients.
How does the peripheral nervous system work?
What are 3 ways Parkinson's disease affects you
slowness of movement, postural instability, tremor of hands, impaired balance
How many people die from suicide each year?
800,000