He made major contributions to the Oxford English Dictionary
Who is William Chester Minor
100
This is diagnosed based on a clinical interview conducted by a specially trained profession, usually a doctor, but sometimes a nurse, psychologist, social worker, or other mental health practitioner.
What is Mental Illness
100
Sometimes I hear two voices talking about me and commenting on what I was doing. . . . Example of what symptom
What is hallucinations
100
Mood disorders include several different diagnoses - the most common are
What is bipolar disorder and major depression
100
Causes people to have extremely low moods when they feel very sad or "blue". It can cause problems with appetite, sleeping, and energy levels.
What is Depression
200
One of the most famous painters who ever lived
Who is Vincent Van Gogh
200
True or False. Currently no blood test, x-ray, or brain scan can diagnose mental illness
True
200
One common delusions is believing that others want to hurt you when they don't. . . Example of what symptom
What is paranoid delusion
200
My head was so full of thoughts I couldn't keep up with them. . . Example of what symptom
What is having racing thoughts
200
I couldn't see anything positive in my life. everything seemed dark and negative.
What is being in a sad mood
300
- Educate yourself about mental illness
- Correct misinformation without disclosing your own experience
- selectively disclose you experience to fight stigma
- become aware of your legal rights
What is strategies for responding to stigma
300
Chemicals called __________ send messages in the brain.
What is nuerotransmitters
300
Difficulty to stay on the topic, use correct words, form complete sentences, or talk in an organized way that other people can understand
What is thought disorder
300
I was so happy with my life; I felt like I was on top of the world. I thoughts the whole world loved and worshiped me. . . Example of what symptom
What is feeling extremely happy or excited
300
True or False. . . No one has the same symptoms or is affected to the same degree.
True
400
Some people hold negative opinions and attitudes toward people who have experiences symptoms of mental illness
What is stigma
400
When symptoms reappear or worsen, this is called
What is acute episode or a relapse
400
People told me they couldn't tell what I felt. They said they couldn't read my expression. Even when I was interested in what they were saying, they thoughts I was bored or disinterested.
Examples of . . .
What is negative symptoms
400
- feeling extremely happy or excited
- feeling irritable
- feeling unrealistically self-confident
- sleeping less
- talking a lot
- having racing thoughts
- being easily distracted
- being extremely active
- having faulty judgement
. . . . Examples of what mood symptoms
What is mania
400
I dragged myself to work each morning, but I could barely answer the phone once I got there. Everything seemed like such an effort. . . Example of what symptom
what is feeling tired and having low energy
500
They may blame themselves for their symptoms, think they cannot take care of themselves, or think that they can't be part of the community
What is self-stigma
500
May contribute to the onset of mental illnesses or worsen mental health symptoms
What is biological vulnerability, stress, alcohol and drug use, and trauma
500
Spending much less time socializing with other people or being unable to work or go to school
Examples of . . .
What is decline in social or occupational functioning
500
When I reached the bottom, I felt that the only way out was to leave this world. I thought my wife and kids would be better off without me. Luckily, I didn't do anything to hurt myself, although I considered it.
What is suicidal thoughts
500
15 to 20 of every 100 people will experience a period of serious