Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: the obsessions are frequent and reoccurring. It causes distress and/or repetitive behaviors that are unwanted.
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What is schizophrenia?
A psychotic disorder that is characterized by abnormalities in either hallucinations, delusions, disorganized motor behavior, negative symptoms, and/or disorganized thinking.
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What is bipolar disorder?
A disorder where a person experiences periods of mania and periods of depression
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What is major depressive disorder?
A disorder where the person experiences an irritated or depressed mood almost straight for at least 2 weeks.
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What is a phobia?
An anxiety or fear about a certain situation or object that is persistent and causes extreme distress or difficulty functioning normally.
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Why do people with OCD have these repetitive behaviors?
It is not something they can control. These are responses to anxiety and/ or distress that have no realistic connection to the stimulus.
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What is a delusion?
A belief that cannot be changed despite contradictory information.
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What is the drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder?
Lithium
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Which gender is more prone to becoming depressed?
Women
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What is a panic disorder?
A disorder where a person has recurring panic attacks that cause them to be constantly concerned about whatever caused the attack or having another attack.
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Which age group is OCD most common in?
Teens and young adults
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What are some of the "negative symptoms" experienced?
lessened motivation and emotional expression.
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Who is a celebrity who has bipolar disorder?
Demi Lovato
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Name three of the 5 signs of depression.
1. lethargy, 2. less interest in family, friends, activities, 3. feelings of worthlessness
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What is generalized anxiety disorder?
A disorder where a person experiences extreme anxiety causing worry and distress.
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What is an example of a compulsion?
Excessive hand washing, grooming, brushing one's teeth, or showering
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What is and example of an inappropriate emotion related to schizophrenia?
A woman with schizophrenia laughed when remembering that her grandmother had died.
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Are men or women more likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Or is it equal?
It is roughly equal among men and women.
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What is a common reason for depression to begin?
Response to a current or past loss.
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What is social phobia?
A type of phobia that causes people to be afraid when faced with any type of social situation, so they avoid it because they have not only psychological but also physiological reactions to these situations.
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Who is a famous comedian and talk show host who has OCD?
Howie Mandel. He shaved his head as a part of this OCD with germs in order to "feel cleaner."
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When does schizophrenia normally develop in a person?
Early adulthood
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What is mania?
A hyperactive, extremely optimistic state that is seen in people with bipolar disorder.
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What is the most common reason that people seek mental health help?
Depression. Sometimes referred to as the "common cold" of psychological disorders.
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What is agoraphobia?
A fear of being in a situation where you previously had a panic attack or a situation where you would be unable to get help or escape the situation that caused you such fear or anxiety.