Symptoms
Experiencing sensations that aren’t real, like hearing voices.
What is a hallucination?
A chronic psychotic disorder that usually develops in late teens–30s.
What is schizophrenia?
Psychotic disorders are characterized by a loss of contact with this.
What is reality?
Medications used to reduce hallucinations and delusions.
What are antipsychotics?
Often used in lab research on learning and memory, this animal can navigate mazes and demonstrates neuroplasticity.
What is a rat or mouse?
Holding strong false beliefs, such as thinking someone is spying on you.
What is a delusion?
Psychosis plus mood disorder symptoms, such as depression or mania.
What is schizoaffective disorder?
Genetic predisposition, neurotransmitter imbalances, stress/trauma, and _____ ___ increase risk.
What is substance use?
Type of therapy that helps challenge distorted thoughts and improve coping.
What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)?
Known for its memory, this large mammal’s ability to remember social connections mirrors human social networks.
What is an elephant?
Tangled, illogical, or hard-to-follow thinking patterns are called this.
What is disorganized speech/thoughts?
Short-term psychotic episodes often triggered by stress.
What is brief psychotic disorder?
The brain chemical most linked to psychosis.
What is dopamine?
Assistance involving family education, peer coaching, and occupational support.
What is supportive care / psychoeducation?
This tiny creature can survive decapitation for days, showing the brain isn’t always required for basic survival behaviors.
What is a cockroach?
Displaying odd movements, repetitive actions, or a lack of movement.
What is agitated or catatonic behavior?
A disorder marked by persistent false beliefs without other major symptoms.
What is delusional disorder?
Roughly this percent of mental health conditions start before age 24.
What is 75%?
Daily habits like maintaining a routine, sleeping well, and staying socially connected.
What are self-care / coping strategies?
This primate uses sign language or symbols in experiments, demonstrating early forms of language and symbolic thought.
What is a chimpanzee?
Reduced emotional expression, speech, interest in activities, or motivation are examples of these symptoms.
What are negative symptoms?
The mental health professional responsible for formally diagnosing psychotic disorders.
Who is a psychiatrist?
Individuals with psychotic disorders can lead these kinds of lives with treatment.
What are meaningful and productive lives?
Needed when symptoms are severe or safety is a concern.
What is hospitalization?
This cephalopod can change its skin color and texture to fool predators, demonstrating advanced perception and problem-solving abilities.
What is an octopus?