Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are a type of ___________ illness.
Mental
People can be "seasonally depressed."
True
The best way to prevent suicide and suicidal thoughts before anything happens is to _______ _________ ___ .
Talk about it.
This leaning condition has a common symptom of tics.
Tourette syndrome
Men make up this percentage of the population of people who experience eating disorders.
1/3 or 33%
__________ are less likely to seek help for depression.
Men
What are red flags?
Warning signs- that hint at or point to suicidal behaviors or thoughts.
When people have this condition is is because they are born with an extra chromosome.
Down Syndrome
True or False: Eating disorders run in families due to a genetic link or predisposition.
True
This combination of things is the best way to support an individual with depression. (2 things)
(psycho)therapy & medication.
What is a resource that you can provide to someone who is contemplating suicide?
local and national hotlines, text lines, local therapists, in-patient facilities, websites, online chats & more.
Often times when people have this learning condition they struggle to control their emotions and impulsivity at times.
ADHD
This is a cycle and bounces between over eating and dieting.
Binge and Restrict Cycle.
A type of doctor that can provide verbal therapy.
Counselor or therapist.
True or False When people are severely depressed and are experiencing thoughts, it is a conscious choice and if they try hard enough they can stop.
False
This learning condition is a spectrum disorder and effects different individuals in different ways.
Autism
The use of laxities is a distinct part of which eating disorder?
Bulimia
Someone who has been experiencing the symptoms of depression for this long can be considered depressed and not just feeling depressed.
2 weeks or longer.
If you are on the phone with a friend who tells you they are suicidal the one thing you definitely should not do while on the phone is what is what?
Hang up or let them hang up. (or leave them alone)
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder