Symptoms and Signs
Medication Information
Famous Psychologists
Therapies and Treatments
Mental Health Disorders
200
Persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep.
What is insomnia?
200
Medications used to help regulate mood swings and prevent extreme highs and lows.
Ex: Lithium, Depakote, Lamictal, Trileptal
What are mood stabilizers?
200
This psychologist is famous for the development of the hierarchy of needs, which outlines a progression of human needs from physiological to self-actualization.
Who is Abraham Maslow?
200
This type of therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
200
This disorder involves persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, often without a clear or specific cause, and is accompanied by physical symptoms such as restlessness and muscle tension.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
400
A sudden feeling of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes.
What is a panic attack?
400
A lower dose of a medication that can be taken as needed. (for anxiety or pain)
What is a PRN?
400
This pioneer of psychoanalysis developed theories about the unconscious mind and is known for concepts such as the id, ego, and superego. He is often called the "father of psychoanalysis"
Who is Sigmund Freud?
400
This type of therapy involves talking with a mental health professional to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and is often used to improve mental health and resolve personal issues.
What is talk therapy or psychotherapy?
400
This disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
What is depression?
600
This symptom involves feeling disconnected from one's own thoughts, feelings, or sense of identity, and can manifest as feeling like one is observing themselves from outside their body.
What is depersonalization (or disassociation)?
600
These medications, occasionally prescribed for treatment-resistant depression, work by adjusting the neurotransmitter glutamate.
What is Ketamine/Eskatamine?
600
This psychologist is recognized for his work on humanistic psychology and the concept of self-actualization, which is the process of realizing one's full potential. He is famous for his development of client-centered therapy.
Who is Carl Rogers?
600
This therapeutic approach emphasizes accepting one's thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with personal values. It aims to increase psychological flexibility and reduce the impact of negative thoughts.
What is ACT?
600
A mental illness characterized by abnormal interpretation of reality, frequently including hallucinations and delusions.
What is schizophrenia?
800
A type of distorted thinking where a person consistently anticipates the worst-case scenario.
What is catastrophizing?
800
Medications prescribed to treat distorted thinking, hallucinations, and delusions.
Ex: Haldol, Zyprexa, Vraylar, Abilify, Invega, Risperidone
What are antipsychotics?
800
This psychologist is known for his work on classical conditioning and conducted experiments with dogs to demonstrate how stimuli can trigger reflexive responses.
Who is Ivan Pavlov?
800
A type of therapy that focuses on the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often used for borderline personality disorder.
What is dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
800
A condition characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression.
What is bipolar disorder?
1000
Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession.
What are compulsions?
1000
These medications, used to treat depression and anxiety, work by making two important chemicals in the brain—serotonin (the happiness chemical) and norepinephrine (the energy chemical)—work better.
Ex: Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Venlafaxine (Effexor XR), Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine).
What are serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)?
1000
This psychologist is known for his work on cognitive development, including the theory that children go through distinct stages of mental development.
Who is Jean Piaget?
1000
A therapy that helps clients process and resolve traumatic memories by using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or tapping.
What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy?
1000
This disorder is characterized by unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions, often with impulsive behavior and intense episodes of anger.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder(BPD)?