Diagnosis
This disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest for at least two weeks.
Depressive Disorder
What does MI stand for?
Motivational Interviewing - a collaborative, goal-oriented communication style designed to resolve a person's ambivalence toward behavioral change
What is Prozac?
Antidepressant/SSRI - works by increasing the amount of serotonin, a mood-regulating chemical, in the brain
A diagnosis is based on symptoms, duration, and how much they affect daily functioning.
True - Functional impairment is an important part of diagnosis.
I show up before the test, the interview, or the first date. A little of me can help you prepare, but too much can make it hard to think. What am I?
Anxiety
A client repeatedly checks locks for over an hour each night despite knowing the fear is excessive.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
What does TF-CBT stand for?
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - an evidence-based treatment for children and teens (ages 3–18) experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties from trauma
What is one common mood stabilizer?
Lithium, Depakote, Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Abilify, Seroquel, and Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
A person can have bipolar disorder even if they have had more depressive episodes than manic episodes.
True - Only one lifetime manic episode is needed for bipolar I disorder.
I make you feel safer in the moment, but the more you rely on me, the stronger your fear often becomes. What am I?
Avoidance
A client has nightmares, hypervigilance, and flashbacks months after a serious car accident.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy - combines CBT with mindfulness to help manage intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve interpersonal relationships
What does LAI stand for and why are they often used?
Long Acting Injection - consistency, convenience, and reliability
Hallucinations are always a symptom of schizophrenia.
False - They can also occur in bipolar disorder, severe depression, substance use, medical conditions, and sleep disorders.
I tell you the worst-case scenario is certain, even though I can't predict the future. What am I?
Catastrophizing
A client avoids grocery stores because they worry about escaping if panic symptoms occur This disorder includes intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
Agoraphobia
What does ACT stand for?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - focuses on psychological flexibility, teaching individuals to accept difficult thoughts and emotions without judgment while taking actions aligned with their core values
How many psychiatric providers are there in the southern seven counties of Illinois?
Two (2)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is classified as an anxiety disorder in the DSM-5.
OCD has its own diagnostic category: Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders.
The more you fight me, the louder I sometimes seem. When you notice me without judgment, I often lose some of my power. What am I?
Intrusive Thoughts
A client experiences elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, grandiosity, and impulsive spending for nine days.
Bipolar
What does EMDR stand for?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help people heal from trauma and distressing life events
This term refers to the irreversible, involuntary muscle movements (such as lip-smacking or tongue darting) caused by long-term antipsychotic use
Tardive Dykinesia
A person can meet criteria for major depressive disorder without feeling sad.
True - loss of interest (anhedonia) may be the primary mood symptom.
I'm a skill, not a feeling. I grow every time you face a challenge instead of avoiding it. What am I?
Resilience