MOOD DISORDERS
This mood disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
These medications are the first-line treatment for depression + Anxiety and include drugs like Zoloft + Prozac
What are SSRIs?
Talk therapy can improve this key aspect of relationships.
What is communication?
Practicing this type of breathing and relaxation can help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
What is mindfulness?
A belief that therapy is only for "weak" people is an example of this type of misconception.
What is a stigma or sterotype?
This type of bipolar disorder involves manic episodes that last at least a week, with possible depressive episodes.
What is Bipolar I Disorder?
This widely practiced therapy helps individuals change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Therapy helps clients develop strategies to cope with this type of everyday challenge.
What is stress?
Setting a consistent one of these each night can help stabilize mood.
What is a sleep schedule?
This animated film by Pixar explores emotions and how they can be represented.
What is Inside Out?
Irritability and mood instability, often accompanied by intense interpersonal conflict, are common symptoms of this personality-related mood disorder.
What is borderline personality disorder?
This psychoanalyst, known for his work on object relations theory and introduced the concept of the "good enough mother.
Who is D. Winnicott
By increasing self-awareness, therapy can help clients better understand these about themselves.
What are emotions or thoughts?
Winnicott believed this simple act of imaginative play was a crucial coping mechanism for children to process emotions and navigate their inner world.
What is playing?
True or False: The students at Point Park can't wait to be done with this semester...
What is TRUE?!
The postpartum version of this mood disorder affects some women after childbirth.
What is postpartum depression?
This therapy involves exposing clients to feared situations or stimuli in a controlled environment.
What is exposure therapy?
Therapy can help individuals improve this, which refers to how they view themselves.
What is self-esteem?
This type of social support from friends, family, or support groups is key to managing disorders.
What is a strong support system?
This Dr. is known for being a cool guy with a flip phone, at PPU.
Who is Jeremey Northup?
This disorder involves mood disturbances that occur in a seasonal pattern, often during the winter months.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
This treatment uses electrical stimulation to help treat severe, treatment-resistant depression.
What is electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
Therapy can help clients break these unhealthy, repetitive patterns in their thoughts or relationships.
What are cycles or habits?
This therapeutic approach is often conducted in a group setting and provides individuals with shared experiences, peer support, and a sense of community as they work toward mental health goals.
What is group therapy?
This common saying - usually said by therapists - would be considered a therapist "catch phrase" or "mantra."
What is "How does that make you feel?"