Diagnoses
What is the mental illness that includes mood swings like mania and depression?
Bipolar Disorder
Which of these is NOT a psychotic symptom?
1. Delusion
2. Stomachache
3. Hallucination
2. Stomachache
What mood symptom involves feeling sad, hopeless, tired, and thoughts of death?
Depression
Is it better for our brains to sleep 3 hours per night or 8 hours per night?
8 hours
How many destination cards do you fill out when you want to go somewhere?
Two
What diagnosis involves symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and disorganized thoughts?
Schizophrenia
What is it called when someone is suspicious of others and thinks they are trying to harm them?
Paranoia
What mood symptom involves elevated mood, increased energy, racing thoughts, and impulsivity?
Mania
What is one change you could make to this meal to make it more healthy? Pizza, fries, ice cream, and soda
Answers will vary: add a vegetable or fruit, change to water, get rid of one of the options, etc.
What happens if you get caught trading and bartering or sharing food?
You lose your level
What diagnosis includes psychotic symptoms like delusions and hallucinations AND mood symptoms like depression and mania?
Schizoaffective Disorder
Seeing something that is not there or hearing something others do not hear is an example of what type of symptom?
Hallucination
What are the two main types of moods involved in Bipolar Disorder?
Depression and mania
We know that exercise helps keep our brains healthy. Name four different types of exercise.
Answers will vary: running, cycling, lifting weights, playing sports, dancing, etc.
What are two places you cannot go with a HAS Level 2?
The canteen/cafe, gym, music center, art center, many evening activities, main courtyard
What mental condition includes persistent low mood, loss of interest in activities, difficulty concentrating, and sleep and appetite disturbances?
Major Depressive Disorder
What is a fixed false belief called? Examples include believing they are the Queen of England, thinking they are in a relationship with a famous person, or thinking the government is spying on them.
Delusion
Name one diagnosis that includes mood symptoms.
Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, etc.
Which number best shows ways to keep our brains healthy?
1. isolating and staying mentally active
2. staying in bed during the day and hanging out with friends after dinner
3. staying mentally active and socializing with others
3. staying mentally active and socializing with others
Name two rules in this group.
Raise hand, give others a chance to answer, ask questions if you don't understand, participate in the activities, use restroom before coming to group, etc.
What diagnosis can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event? Symptoms include intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and changes in mood and thinking.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What symptoms are about not having as much emotion, speech, or motivation as others? They can include a flat or monotone voice, blunted affect, slow speech, and not having interest in things.
Negative symptoms
What group of disorders include excessive worry, fear, and anxiety that interfere with daily life?
Do you have to follow the doctor's orders exactly for psychiatric medications? Why or why not?
Yes! The doctor is the expert. The doctor needs to make sure the medications are effective, manage potential side effects, and adjust the dosage or medication as needed. The medications may not work if we don't follow the directions exactly.
Name three people/roles on your treatment team.
You, psychiatrist, psychologist, social Worker, rehabilitation therapist, nurse, psychiatric technician/ sponsor