BDD
T/F: Men are diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder less than women.
False: Men and women are equally diagnosed, but their areas of concern are different.
What is the other name for Persistent Depressive Disorder?
Dysthymia
What are obsessions?
Repetitive, unwanted, intrusive thoughts.
How long must symptoms last to be diagnosed with PTSD?
One month.
T/F: people with ADHD have structural differences in the part of the brain responsible for impulse control.
True
Which is NOT a symptom of BDD?
-repeatedly checking the mirror
-obsessing over personality traits (such as smarts)
-seeking reassurance from others
-Having perfectionist tendencies
Obsessing over personality traits. BDD focuses on physical appearance.
T/F: PDD is more extreme and severe than Major Depressive Disorder.
False: MDD is more severe than PDD.
What are compulsions? Give an example.
Irrational, excessive urges to do certain actions. Ex: turning a lock 3 times. Counting and recounting money.
What percentage of people in the US are affected by PTSD?
- 1%
- 3.5%
- 5%
- 20%
3.5%, that's about 8 million Americans.
What are the two types of ADHD?
Inattentive and Hyperactivity/Impulsivity
T/F: BDD is related to OCD because it involves obsessions and compulsions.
True: people with BDD obsess over specific body parts and compulsively disguise or cope with the imagined flaw.
List 3 symptoms of PDD.
*Page 1 of worksheet*
T/F: stress causes OCD.
False: OCD also incites fear and anxiety. Stress alone does not cause OCD.
Which other types of disorders can coexist with PTSD?
What is an example of ADHD inattentive type?
Difficulty staying focused on activities, forgetful of tasks, misses small details, avoids mentally demanding tasks, may seem to not listen, often loses things.
Name 3 areas of the body a person with BDD might obsess over?
Face (nose, complexion, etc), hair, body proportions (muscle/breast size).
What are some ways you can cope with PDD?
*Pg 6 of worksheet*
Which is NOT a common obsession?
- fear of germs/dirt
- excessive fear of making a mistake
- fear of being sad
- Fear of evil or hostil thoughts
Fear of being sad
In which quadrant is PTSD activated in? Draw, Dawn, draw!
What are two symptoms of ADHD hyperactivity/impulsivity type?
Which type of therapy works best for BDD?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
At what age is PDD separated from early onset to late onset?
21
Other than CBT, what is another therapy that is effective in treating OCD?
Exposure and Response Therapy (ERT)
Which type of antidepressant is effective in treating PTSD?
Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Which is NOT a way to manage ADHD?
- Take more time for sleeping
- Create structure with a schedule
- Set aside time for relationships
-Tailor your environment to your needs
Take more time for sleeping