How long do you have to suffer with symptoms of depression before you can be diagnosed?
What is 2 weeks?
•People who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events or set of circumstances may be diagnosed with PTSD.
What is ADHD stand for?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a complex response to a perceived danger.
If the brain is not health is the body healthy? Why?
The brain and the body work as a team. The brain tells the body how it feels and send signals to the body to portray physical symptoms as well when the brain is not feeling good.
What is the outcome of a person with depression who receive treatment (meds and therapy)?
Improve social life and successful in area of live that one struggled with during symptoms.
Depression
Anxiety
Panic
Substance Abus
Self-Harm/Suicidal Ideations.
How long do you have to have symptoms of ADHD before you can be diagnosis?
At least 6 months or more.
What are the things involved in anxiety symptoms?
Cognitive, physical, and behavioral changes
What is the ratio of children diagnosed with a mental health disorder?
1 out of 5 children
Name two out of three areas of the brain that is affected by Depression.
What is hippocampus (temporal), amygdala (temporal), and dorsomedial thalamus (brainstem)?
What are three symptoms' people with PTSD will have during an episode?
Have:
Flashback/nightmares.
Avoid the person, place and things.
Isolate and withdraw.
•Struggle in work, school, home and with friends.
What are some other disorders associated with anxiety?
Panic Attacks
Social Anxiety Disorder
Separation Anxiety Disorder
What in your live could be affected by mental health?
Physical health
employment
school
relationships
What can cause Depression?
What is Stress, drugs, brain chemistry imbalance and genetics?
What are some physical symptoms that project in someone who suffers from PTSD?
Headaches,
Rapid Heartbeat
Sweating
Chest pain
Shaking
Who can only diagnosis a mental health issue such as ADHD?
Diagnosed by:
mental health professional,
psychologist,
psychiatrist, or
primary care provider
What are some physical symptoms of anxiety?
Aches and pains
Headaches
Rapid heartbeat
Shortness of breath
Muscle tension
What are the two most common mental health diagnosis?
Depression
Anxiety
Name the three chemical in the brain that is affected by depression
Dopamine
Serintonin
Norepinephrine
What happened to a person who doesn't get treatment for PTSD?
Anger issues
Aggression
Drug and Alcohol abuse
Issues with the law
What type of therapy could a person with ADHD receive?
•Psychotherapy
•Behavior Therapy
•Parenting training and educations programs
•Social Skills Training
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
What is the temporal lobe responsible for?
Memory
Mood
Emotional regulations
What symptoms are related to mental health issues?
Loss of interest in activities
isolate
performance decrease
substance use
mood changes