Anxiety
What is one cause of anxiety?
-environmental factors (stress from relationships, school, traumatic event…)
-genetics
-medical factors (side effects of medicine, stress from a serious underlying medical conditions)
-brain chemistry
-use of or withdrawal from an illicit substance
Name 2 treatments for depression
-exercise
-eat healthy
-counseling
-set goals
-get enough sleep
-take on new responsibilities
-medications
Are there are more males or females that suffer from conduct disorder?
males
What are the 4 main eating disorders we discussed in class?
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating
affects 1% of the population (2.2 million Americans)
What are 3 symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
-flashbacks
-nightmares
-emotional numbness
-guilt
-sleeplessness
-problems concentrating
What are 3 symptoms of depression?
-sad, empty, anxious
-trouble concentrating
-helpless, worthless
-changes in the way you sleep
-hopeless
-changes in appetite
-irritable
-aches and pains
-less interest in activities
-less energetic
Name 2 common activities of an individual with conduct disorder.
-stealing -aggression -arson
-cruelty -violence -vandalism
-lying -truancy
Name 3 Consequences/Health Problems of an individual who is anorexic.
-brittle bones
-lower body temperature
-lower heart rate
-lower blood pressure
-reduction in organ size
-heart problems/sudden cardiac death
What type of personality disorder has extreme distrust of other?
Paranoid
Panic Attacks are accompanied by numerous symptoms. Name 2.
-trembling
-increased heart rate
-shortness of breath
-dizziness
What are the technical terms for the "highs" and "lows" of bipolar disorder?
Mania and Depressive
Define Conduct Disorder
engage in patterns of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated
What behaviors are eating disorders linked to
-depression
-low self-esteem
-troubled personal relationships
What is the difference between a delusion and a hallucination?
delusions: a false belief that isn’t true
hallucinations: something a person sees, smells, hears, and feels that isn’t really there
What do individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder suffer from?
persistent thoughts, fears, or urges (obsessions) leading to uncontrollable repetitive behaviors (compulsions)
What is "rapid cycling" in regards to bipolar disorder?
having four or more distinct mood episodes within a year (highs and lows)
What is psychotherapy?
helping the child learn to express and control anger in more appropriate ways
Where can one receive help with eating disorders in St. Paul, MN?
-Melrose Center
-The Emily Program
What percentage of people will fully recover from Schizophrenia if given the correct medications and treatments?
25%
What percentage of people will have an anxiety order at some point in their lives?
25%
Highs:
-excessive happiness, hopefulness, excitement
-restlessness
-rapid speech and poor concentration
-increased energy and less need for sleep
-making grand, unrealistic plans
-showing poor judgement
-drug and alcohol abuse
-more impulsive
Lows:
-sadness
-loss of energy
-feelings of hopelessness and worthiness
-not enjoying things they once liked
-uncontrollable crying
-trouble making decisions
-needing more sleep or insomnia
-changes in appetite (lose or gain weight)
What are 2 environmental factors could cause a child to develop conduct disorder?
abuse, dysfunctional family life, inconsistent discipline
What hospital in MN specializes in eating disorders?
Methodist Hospital
What cluster of personality disorders do the following belong in? Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic
Cluster B -dramatic, erratic (unpredictable)