Symptoms
What symptoms involves hearing or seeing things that others do not?
Hallucinations.
What are two common symptoms of depression?
Low mood, low energy, loss of interest, sleep/appetite changes, hopelessness.
What type of medication is commonly used to treat psychotic symptoms?
Antipsychotics
What is an early warning sign of mania?
Sleeping less, increased energy, spending more money, racing.
Delusions.
What is mania?
A period of elevated or irritable mood with increased energy and decreased need for sleep.
Name one mood stabilizer.
Lithium, Depakote, Lamotrigine (Lamictal), etc.
What is one coping skill for paranoia?
Reality testing, checking evidence, grounding, and contacting support.
What are negative symptoms?
Reduced emotional expressions, low motivation, social withdrawal, flat affect.
What is hypomania?
A mild form of mania that does that does not cause severe impairment or hospitalization.
Why is medication adherence important in schizoaffective disorder?
It reduces relapse risk, hospitalization, and symptom severity.
Why is routine protective in Bipolar Disorder?
Stability may help reduce stress and protect mood regulation.
What are positive symptoms?
Mood swings and increased isolation, hallucinations, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there, and disorganized thinking and behavior
How long must a manic episode typically last to meet diagnostic criteria?
At least 1 week (or any duration if hospitalization is required).
What is a possible risk of taking antidepressants alone in bipolar disorder?
They can trigger mania.
What are the different types of hallucinations?
Auditory: hearing voices or sounds that are not there
Visual: seeing people, colors, shapes, or items that aren't real
Tactile: feeling sensations (bugs crawling on or under your skin) or as if you're being touched when you're not
Olfactory: Smelling something that has no physical source
Taste: Experiencing taste in your mouth when you have not eaten anything
What is a mixed episode?
When symptoms of depression and mania occur at the same time.
What is one reason someone might use a long-acting injectable (LAI) medication?
Improves consistency, reduces missed doses, prevents relapse.