DEFINITIONS
Global mistrust and suspicion of others motives which commences in adulthood
What is Paranoia?
***Negative beliefs and attitudes about mental health problems that can lead to prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination.
What is Stigma
*** A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider.
What is Psychotherapy?
***They enhance the action of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and noradrenaline.
What are Antidepressants?
Aproach A) Primarily focuses on learning ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Approach B) Teaches people to accept their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and the techniques to change them.
What is one the differences between CBT & DBT
Characterised by excessive, orderliness, perfectionism, rules & the need for control.
What is Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder?
***People who have combined, substance use and mental health problems.
What is a Concurrent Disorder?
A moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens.
What is Mindfulness
*** This Mood Stabilizer can become toxic so requires careful monitoring through blood tests.
What is Lithium?
Affects 1% of the Canadian population
What is Schizophrenia?
OR
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Grandiose sense of self; fantasize about success, power, beauty, brilliance, or love; may see themselves as “special” and unique.
What is Narcissism?
***. Marked fear or anxiety about 1. Using public transportation. 2. Being in open spaces 3. Being in enclosed spaces 4. Standing in line or being in a crowd. 5. Being outside of the home alone.
What is Agoraphobia?
This approach changes the automatic negative thoughts that can contribute to and worsen emotional difficulties, depression, and anxiety.
What is CBT?
***They block Dopamine and are available in oral and long-acting injectable formats.
What are Antipsychotics?
Negative beliefs and attitudes about mental health problems that can lead to prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination.
What is stigma?
***Maintaining a rigid, inappropriate/bizarre posture, a complete lack of verbal or motor responses, or excessive motor activity without cause, staring, grimacing, mutism or echoing of speech.
What is Catatonia?
*** They complete specialist training (a period of 3 to 5 years) in treating mental health disorders. They also possess the ability to prescribe medications and arrange for certification.
What is a Psychiatrist?
*** Provide psychotherapy, assessments and diagnosis for the treatment of mental health disorders. They may not prescribe medications.
What are Psychologists? and or Clinical Counsellors?
*** Used in the acute treatment of mania and hypomania.
What are Mood Stabilizers?
Provides comprehensive assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and support activities to reduce hospitalization.
What is ACT Team?
***A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity, beginning in early adulthood
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
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What are Opioids?
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What is Rhodes?
***Used in treatment of anxiety (also for insomnia and alcohol withdrawal). They generally have a sedating effect. Long-term usage can lead to dependency and tolerance.
What are Benzodiazepines?
***Schizophrenia is this demographics' greatest disabler.
What is prevalent in Youth?