Mental Health
Which mental health disorder is characterized by a persistent fear of being away from home or loved ones? This involves being generally afraid of being outside or in public, in any situation that is away from inside their house
agoraphobia
Name the charge nurse working today
Name one healthy coping skill
journaling, talking to a counselor, art, listening to music, exercise, breathing exercises, grounding
most commonly abused prescription medication (barbiturates, benzodiazepines, opioids, amphetamines, cough medicine)
opioids
What has a neck, but no head?
a bottle
What does IOP stand for?
intensive outpatient
What is the name of the IOP at northlake?
the ness center
Are men or women more likely to experience a mental health problem over their lifetime?
Women are more likely to experience common mental health problems than men. Nearly 1 in 4 women (24%) experience a common mental health problem in any given week, compared to nearly 1 in 7 men (15%)
an opioid antagonist that works by binding to the same receptors in the brain as opioids, effectively reversing their effects. It is primarily used in emergencies to treat opioid overdoses
Naloxone (generic) narcan (name-brand)
The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14-years-old. true or false?
true
Northlake has 200 beds on campus for inpatient stay. true or false?
false, northlake has 140 beds for inpatient
People experiencing poverty are more likely to experience mental health issues than the general population. True or false?
true
Which age group experiences the highest amount of substance use disorder in the US? 18-25, 26-49, 50+
18–25 years: Highest rates of illicit drug use, binge drinking, and prescription drug misuse; 23.5% report illicit drug use in the past month
What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?
a palm
Which hormone is known to reduce stress and promote feelings of bonding?
Northlake has a female wing for those diagnosed with eating disorders (true/false)
false
This country is widely recognized as the global leader in mental health care. It offers a patient-centered approach, extensive community-based services, and strong government funding for prevention, early intervention, and holistic treatment programs.
Sweden. Sweden also benefits from abundant green spaces, excellent work-life balance, and high public satisfaction with mental health services, contributing to overall well-being and lower rates of depression and anxiety.
a prescription medication combining buprenorphine and naloxone, used to treat opioid use disorder by reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
suboxone
What has a ring but no finger?
telephone or alarm
a disorder when a child is unusually angry, disobedient, violent towards others, which impacts their development and daily life. This is diagnosed when there is a period of six months or more of such extreme behavior. Children suffering from this diagnosis may also have other mental illnesses such as ADHD that exacerbate their symptoms
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Name all the techs working today
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The ability for the brain to recover and form new pathways as you learn and grow. this refers to the brain's capacity to change and adapt to new experiences, learning, and environmental changes. this allows the brain to reorganize its structure and function
neuroplasticity
2 most dangerous substances to withdraw from? withdrawal from these without medical assistance could cause tremors, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, seizures, and delirium tremens (DTs). DTs are a life-threatening condition characterized by confusion, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, fever, and disorientation
alcohol and benzodiazepines
I am easy to lift but hard to throw. What am I?
a feather, a piece of paper, or a leaf