Disorders & Diagnoses
A mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in things and activities you once enjoyed. It can also cause difficulty with thinking, memory, eating and sleeping.
Depression.
1 in 6 people suffer from depression every year.
There are many different treatments.
A practices dating back 1000s of years that focuses or clears your mind using a combination of mental and physical techniques.
Meditation.
There are many different types including: Focused meditation, guided meditation, spiritual meditation, and Transcendental meditation.
Born in Louisiana in 1981, this ‘pop princess’ has had a public battle with bipolar disorder. She also suffered from Postpartum depression. This formerly-classified "disorder" wasn't removed from the DSM until 1973.
Britney Spears.
An ancient method of inducing a trance or a dream-like state of deep relaxation.
Hypnotherapy or Hypnosis.
In modern times, this is recognized as a "healing tool" and NOT a clinical treatment.
Some types of these include:
Problem-focused strategies, emotion-focused strategies, meaning-focused strategies, and social support.
Coping Skills.
A mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. These include emotional highs, also known as mania or hypomania, and lows, also known as depression.
Bipolar Disorder (formerly Manic Depression).
This can be hard to identify in children and teens. It's often hard to tell whether these symptoms are the usual ups and downs or due to stress or trauma, or if they're signs of a mental health problem other than bipolar disorder.
A medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions. Licensed practitioners may often prescribe medication.
Psychiatry.
Psychiatrists complete four years of medical school training before specializing in psychiatry. They must be familiar with both the social and biological sciences.
This artist and designer was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder in 2016. They have had 75 Grammy nominations with 24 wins.
Kanye West.
In this form of therapy, psychologists create a safe environment in which individuals are presented with their fear. This proximity to feared objects, activities or situations in a safe environment helps reduce fear and decrease avoidance.
Exposure Therapy.
This is often used for "specific phobias" (ex. arachnophobia. Fear of spiders).
IOP and PHP are acronyms for....?
(BOTH answers required)
IOP - Intensive Outpatient Program
PHP - Partial Hospitalization Program
An anxiety disorder that causes an intense fear of becoming overwhelmed or unable to escape or get help.
Agoraphobia.
This is generally treated with psychotherapy, medication, or lifestyle changes (often a combination).
A standard ritual that [when done optimally] can: improve mood, reduce heart disease, regulate blood sugar, improve mental function, relieve stress, boost the immune system, and much more...
Sleep.
There are many techniques for improving both duration and quality of sleep.
This actor suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He also fears women over age 25.
Leonardo DiCaprio.
An approach to treating mental health issues by talking with a psychologist, psychiatrist or another mental health provider.
Psychotherapy.
Also known as talk therapy, counseling, & psychosocial therapy.
According to psychoanalytical theory, the three components that make up an adult's personality or psyche.
Id, Ego, and Superego.
Id = Instincts
Ego - Reality
Superego - Morality
A behavior disorder that exhibits uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward peers, parents, teachers, and other authority figures.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).
This is most often diagnosed in children and adolescents.
A state of active, open attention to the present. This state is described as observing one’s thoughts and feelings without judging them as good or bad.
Mindfulness.
This has been shown it can help physical pain as well.
This Dutch, Post-impressionist artist suffered from depression and alcoholism. His work was not well known until after his death; his pieces now sell for millions at auction.
Vincent van Gogh.
Practice in which a mental health professional helps you take a close look at your thoughts and emotions to help you understand how your thoughts affect your actions. Through this, you can unlearn negative thoughts and behaviors and learn to adopt healthier thinking patterns and habits.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
This is the most frequently used therapy in counseling.
75% of mental illnesses will present by this age.
Correct answers within +/- 2 years.
Age 24.
Correct answers accepted: 22-26.
Source: National Institute of Mental Health
A condition categorized by mild or moderate depression symptoms, such as sadness and hopelessness, that last for a long time.
Dysthymia or Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD).
This generally differs from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) (or what we generally think of as clinical depression) in the severity of its symptoms.
Three types of "Expressive" therapies.
Multiple.
Some acceptable answers: art therapy, music therapy, dance therapy, journaling, writing/poetry, drama therapy.
This Oscar-winning, Welsh “knight” was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (an Autism Spectrum Disorder) ten years ago at age 76. He spoke about it publicly several years later.
Anthony Hopkins.
This focuses on teaching skills to manage intense emotions, cope with challenging situations, and improve relationships. It encourages people to learn and use mindfulness training in practical ways
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
This was developed in the 1970s by psychologist Marsha Linehan.
Of the millions of Americas who experience mental illnesses each year, this percentage do not or are unable to receive treatment.
Correct answers within +/- 5%.
Roughly 50% (HALF!).
Correct answers accepted: 45%-55%
Source: National Institute of Mental Health