Stress Test
Drugs, Drugs, Drugs..Which are good and which are bad? Drugs, drugs, drugs...ask your Mom or ask your Dad.
CDO (That's OCD, but in alphabetical order, as it should be)
Squirrel!
The Floor is Lava
100
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress is now in the presence of a stressor. Anxiety is worry about future possibility of the stressor.
100
True or false: Cocaine is considered a substance category in the Substance Related Disorders section of the DSM-V
False. It's a stimulant. Stimulant is the category.
100
What is the difference between an obsession and a compulsion?
Obsessions are persistent thoughts. Compulsions are behaviours to remove the anxiety causing thoughts.
100
Name a support that can help a child with ADHD
Structure, guidance, reminders, ABA, Ritalin, Adderall
100

Why don't we love the term 'normal'

Because there isn't really a normal that exists - it's socially and culturally created for the most part

200
When do most anxiety disorders begin?
Adolescence.
200
How many substance-related diagnostic criteria are required to be given a SEVERE diagnosis of an alcohol-related disorder?
6 or more out of 11 possible, which may include tolerance or withdrawal. Hallucinogens, however, do not include withdrawal as one of the options.
200
Name a treatment used for OCD
Systematic desensitization, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), In Vivo/Vitro/Virtuo exposure, Shaping, Ego Analysis (repression), Psychosurgery, SSRIs (which are only successful HALF the time)
200
Sciurophobia is the fear of _______________
Squirrels. It's the squirrel category. Camaaaan. This isn't review. We did not cover this diagnosis. And, it isn't in the DSM.
200

What is the most current version of the DSM?

DSM-5. Well, technically, the DSM-5-TR as of this year but we didn't discuss that. 

300
When a therapist works with an individual to help her stop and change from an "I can't / won't do it" thought to "I have done this successfully before. Even if it doesn't work, I can always try again with no harm done. It will be over quickly. I take a deep breath and know that I will be fine" thought, he is doing ___________
CBT
300
What are the 3 groups of diagnostic criteria for substance-related disorders? Impaired control, social impairment, and __________________
Risky use.
300
OCD belongs to which category of disorders in the DSM-V?
Obsessive and Compulsive Related Disorders. It just became its own category, separate from anxiety disorders, when the DSM-V was published.
300
Shruti Squirrel goes to see her psychologist complaining of a variety of things. She's in rough shape. Name some tests her psychologist might do to assess her. (Think biological, psychoanalytic, etc)
Clinical interview, structured interview, Rorschach, TAT, MMPI, fMRI, social history, direct observation...
300

What is one of the best ways to support someone with a substance use disorder?  This really could apply to anyone with any disorder.

Compassion and empathy (not sympathy)

400
What diagnosis is Acute Stress Disorder very very similar to?
PTSD. It's just that Acute Stress Disorder is much shorter lived, lasting about a month after a trauma. Do you think treatment is required?
400
When you drink, the alcohol first acts as a stimulant, and then later as a sedative. When a substance has 2 consecutive effects, this is called ______________
Biphasic
400
Where are you most likely to receive support in Canada for your OCD - psychologist, psychiatrist or family doctor?
Your family doctor. Why the heck is that?
400
Sammy squirrel has a problem. He enjoys internet gaming so much that he has given up acorn gathering and social opportunities with his nutty friends in order to stay at home, surf the net, and play online games. Would he qualify for a DSM-V diagnosis?
No. But he may in future editions, as it's a diagnosis included in DSM-V for future study.
400

Why doesn't Casey love asynchronous courses?

Because she wishes she could get to know you all better by interacting more with you.  Cheers to each of you for the effort you put into your learning along the way. 

500
STRESS BUSTER!!!! If your entire team gets up and dances, you earn the points. But you must do it with unrestrained enthusiasm.
WHOOO!!! We... like... to party! We like, we like to party! Ok, now teach the other team how to Naenae. Ok, I'm kidding on that one. Look at them. I am dang sure they already KNOW.
500
Name 3 categories of substances listed in the DSM-V section on Substance related disorders
Caffeine, Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis, Hallucinogen, Inhalant, Opioid, Sedative, Stimulant, or Other Unknown
500
Not an OCD question. It just fits here. OKAY!?! PTSD diagnosis includes 4 components: Negative alterations in cognitions, marked alterations in arousal or activity (such as angry outbursts), _____________ and _____________ (yes, BOTH).
Re-experiencing the trauma (nightmares, flashbacks) and avoidance (not wanting to talk about or be near anything related to the trauma)
500
If an adolescent squirrel were to hang around with shady friends, and had grown up in an unstable home with authoritarian parents, he is at increased risk for what under-control disorder?
Conduct disorder. Though if he is a child and has not broken any societal conventions, ODD would also be a viable answer here.
500

Why is this category named 'The floor is lava'?  

Well, what would you have called it?  Seriously, though - take a break and play a game with your friends.  School can be stressful and it's so important to blow off steam and maintain your mental health. 

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