Diagnosis and Treatment
Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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Fun Facts
100
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
What is bipolar disorder?
100
What degree is required for a clinical mental health counselor?
A master's degree
100
This group is three to five times more likely to be depressed.
What is likelihood of a Veteran with PTSD to also have Depression?
100
True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Medication can be helpful, and is sometimes necessary depending on the severity of the issue, but other methods such as therapy and counselling can also be very helpful. Talk to a doctor about all of your different options.
100
Charlie Sheen, Britany Spears, Whitney Houston, and Elvis Presley
Who are some famous people with substance abuse problems?
200
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
200
True/False: Clinical Mental Health Counselors can work in a private practice.
True
200
True/False: If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
Fact. Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk. So, if you start to experience the symptoms of a mental disorder it will be important for you to see a health provider as soon as possible to determine if you have a problem that will require treatment.
200
True of false- you need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a clinical mental health counselor.
False. Counselors are there to listen to whatever is troubling you, and you can open up to them at a pace that you are comfortable with. Tip: if you feel like you might get nervous and freeze up, it often helps to write things down before your appointment. This also helps you to organize your thoughts and put things in perspective.
200
Abraham Lincoln, Eugene O'Neill, Ernest Hemmingway and Mother Teresa
Who are some famous people who suffered from Depression?
300
What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack"
What is a panic attack?
300
Can clinical mental health counselors prescribe medicine?
No
300
About 1/3 of those with this diagnosis are also diagnosed with PTSD
What is Substance Abuse?
300
Used to change behaviors, thoughts, emotions, and how people see and understand situations
What is individual and group counseling?
300
Winston Churchill, Jimmy Piersall, Patty Duke, Isaac Newton and Charles Dickens
Who are some people who suffered from Bipolar Disorder?
400
Recurrent intrusive thoughts, nightmares, hyper-vigilance and avoidance of crowds or other triggers.
What are common symptoms of PTSD?
400
Can a clinical mental health counselor diagnose mental disorders?
Yes
400
True/False: Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
False. Females attempt approximately 4 times as often. However, males have a higher rate of death. This is because men tend to use more violent methods.
400
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
400
Barbara Streisand, Paula Deene, Nicole Kidman, Woody Allen and Charles Darwin
Who are some famous people who suffered from anxiety?
500
Name three signs that a person may be suicidal.
direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”/ personality changes or withdrawn behavior/ hoarding medication/ giving away prized possessions/ lack of interest in future plans/ isolation from friends and colleagues/ depression/
500
What test is needed to be a clinical mental health counselor?
NCE and/or NCMHCE; depending on state
500
True/False: Approximately 1 in 25 adults in the U.S. experiences a serious mental illness in a given year
True
500
Helps people in treatment seek their own solutions to problems by addressing behaviors, thoughts, and feelings with systematic goal-oriented strategies
What is CBT?
500
Beethoven, John Nash, Mary Todd Lincoln, Lionel Aldridge, Allen Alda's mother and Albert Einstein's son
Who are famous people believed to be psychotic and probably could have been diagnosed with schizophrenia?