Depression
Name 3 side effects of depression.
Weight loss/gain, limited motivation, changed energy levels, dip in concentration, changed sleep patterns, (sometimes) suicidal thoughts, persistent sadness and (at times) onset anxiety, lack of interest in doing daily activities, etc. [Mayo Clinic]
(Any 3 answers stated from this list will do.)
What is the real definition of OCD?
A. not being able to break small, intuitive habits such as biting your nails when stressed, etc.
B. overthinking anything that anyone says multiple times a day
C. a need to do the same activity over and over again for personal acceptance/clarity
D. all of the above
E. none of the above
C. A need to do the same activity over and over again for personal acceptance/clarity.
OCD is a mental disorder that makes the person affected by it think repetitive unwanted thoughts/sensations (obsession) along with a strong urge to repeatedly carry out the same action (compulsions). Some people who have OCD can have either obsessions or compulsions or they can have both. [WebMD]
How many types of eating disorders are there?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
B- 3 types of eating disorders.
The types of eating disorders are bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder. [Healthline]
50 Bonus Points for each correctly named eating disorder.
100 Bonus Points for each correct scientifically named eating disorder.
How many sleeping disorders are there?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 7
D. 5
C- 7
There are 7 sleeping disorders: restless legs syndrome, jet lag, narcolepsy, night terror, insomnia, sleep apnea and sleepwalking. [Mayo Clinic]
100 Bonus Points for each correctly named sleeping disorder.
True or False: Antisocial Disorder is the fear of being around people in social settings. Antisocial Disorder patients tend to not hang out in large groups as it might stress them out.
False!
Antisocial Disorder occurs in patients who tend to lie, break laws, act often on impulse, and lack safety regards for themselves or others. Symptoms for Antisocial Disorder are present in early childhood but cannot be diagnosed as Antisocial Personality Disorder until adolescence or adulthood. [Mayo Clinic]
True or False: Depression can be hereditary and passed down to other family members.
True! Research shows that if a primary relative (parent or sibling) has major depression, you are 1.5 to 3 times more likely to develop depression yourself. [ActiveBeat]
True or False: Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse disorder and personality disorders have been linked with anxiety disorder.
True! Anxiety disorder comes in various forms and can affect an individual in more ways than one. Substance abuse and personality disorders are not direct symptoms of anxiety, however individuals facing those illnesses (for certain periods of time) have reported that anxiety is a side effect. [National Center for Biotechnology Information]
Explain what happens in each of the following disorders in a sentence or two:
A. Bulimia
B. Anorexia
C. Binging
A- Bulimia is when an individual consumes a large amount of food in one sitting and purges it right after as means of "eating" without the weight gain.
B- Anorexia is the fear to gain weight so the individual avoids eating until they're at a dangerously low/fatal weight. Their bodies are malnourished and they lack energy to carry out daily functions.
C- Binging is when unusually large amounts of food are eaten in one sitting. The eating behavior is out of control and performed every time the individual is hungry.
[Real Stories Real People]
True or False: Ongoing, untreated insomnia can lead to major depression, anxiety disorders and substance abuse.
True!
[AdventHealth]
True or False: Antisocial Personality Disorder can also be known/diagnosed as sociopathy.
True!
People dealing with antisocial disorder often use charm, deception and manipulation to get the things they want/desire. [Psycom]
What age group has the highest suicide rate?
A. 13-18
B. 21-40
C. 45-64
D. 75-85+
C. 45-64
Although people over 85 had the highest suicide rate, people in the 45-64 age range have the highest suicide rate and have taken over the 85+ age group. [VOX]
What is Pure Obsessional OCD (Pure-O)?
A. compulsions largely involved inside the patient's head
B. doctor prescription/proof that someone obsesses over every little thing with OCD and needs to be on daily medicine
C. OCD traits not accompanied by any other disorder, just purely OCD
D. people who only show severe signs of OCD by themselves and not around others
A- compulsions largely involved inside the patient's head
Most patients with Pure-O OCD don't even know/realize they have OCD. They perform many OCD functions in their head but never visibly show signs of OCD in their day to day actions. [PsychologyToday]
OCD symptoms are associated with which type of eating disorder?
A. Bulimia
B. Anorexia
C. Binging
D. OCD is not a side effect of eating disorders.
B- Anorexia
Obsessive-compulsive symptoms are most common with anorexia. Anorexic patients might constantly think of food and hoard recipes or food but not eat anything. [Healthline]
What sleeping disorder is associated with heart failure, high blood pressure and heart attacks?
A. Insomnia
B. Sleep Apnea
C. Sleepwalking
D. Jetlag
B- Sleep Apnea
[AdventHealth]
Antisocial Disorder occurs _ times as likely in ___ than ___.
A. 8; women, men
B. 8; men, women
C. 6; women, men
D. 6; men, women
D- 6; men, women
[Psycom]
Does depression give the human brain a different appearance or does it only affect the circuit/nervous system of the brain?
A. depression affects the physical appearance of the brain
B. every brain looks the same, depression only affects the chemical makeup of the brain
A- Depression affects the physical appearance of the brain
According to an image study conducted by the American Journal of Psychiatry in June 2015, the brain circuits/structures can be physically altered when someone faces depression. [Everyday Health]
Why do people pass out during anxiety-induced panic attacks?
A. stress levels reached a maximum, causing the person having the panic attack to pass out to get stress levels normal again
B. hyperventilation constricts blood vessels, including ones to the brain, which causes people to feel lightheaded/faint faster
C. during a panic attack, blood pressure drops extremely fast which causes the fainting to begin with
D. the body naturally allows the individual to pass out so that nothing scarier can be done to the body during the "freak out" of the attack
B- Hyperventilation constricts blood vessels, including ones to the brain, which causes people to feel lightheaded/faint faster
While fainting is rare during panic attacks, they still happen. They can be caused by hyperventilation, increased adrenaline (which makes the body feel like it's floating on air), brain shutdown (due to certain organs shutting down or processing way slower during an attack) and sensitivity (some people having a tendency to feel stronger physical effects than others during an attack). [Calm Clinic]
True or False: Around 35-42% of individuals facing an eating disorder will not seek treatment due to stigmas created around this illness.
False. Over 70 percent of patients dealing with an eating disorder will not seek the help needed to combat the eating disorder they are facing. [Eating Recovery Center]
______ affects 60 million Americans while ______ affects only 200,000.
A. Insomnia, Narcolepsy
B. Sleep Apnea, Jetlag
C. Jetlag, Night Terror
D. Sleep Apnea, Sleepwalking
A- Insomnia, Narcolepsy
[NPR and Healthgrades]
Which of the following are actual symptoms of Antisocial Personality Disorder:
I. excessive patterns of violence and aggression
II. getting into poor and abusive relationships
III. a cause to act out whenever they want because they feel like it
IV. extreme arrogance to the point of labeled as cocky or over-opinionated
A. I and II only
B. III only
C. I, II and IV only
D. I, II, III and IV
C- I, II and IV only
Although getting into poor relationships, extreme arrogance and violence/agression are common symptoms of ASPD, a cause to act out whenever is not one of them. Most people who suffer with ASPD know the difference between right and wrong but they act out because their disorder leads them to make such rash, unusual decisions. It's very possible for people with ASPD to achieve their goals and still live normal lives. [PsychCentral]
[TeenRehab for the correct answers]
Can depression cause disability?
A. Yes
B. No
C. There's no way to tell.
A. Yes
According to WHO (World Health Organization), depression is a leading cause of disability that people surveyed have stated is the "worst thing that's ever happened to them." Depression is a form of disability because their brains don't work properly and it makes it difficult for people to make sound decisions and be sure of themselves. [Everyday Health]
According to WHO (World Health Organization), how many people globally face anxiety disorder?
A. 1 in 4 people globally
B. 1 in 6 people globally
C. 1 in 9 people globally
D. 1 in 13 people globally
D- 1 in 13 people globally
On the ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) website, WHO reports that 1 in 13 people nationwide face anxiety disorder as this is the "most common mental disorder" with phobias and major depressive disorder being the most common type of anxiety, according to the people surveyed. [ADAA]
What is the national helpline number for anyone facing moderate to severe eating disorders?
A. 1-800-273-8255
B. 1-800-656-4673
C. 1-800-799-7233
D. 1-800-931-2237
D- 1-800-931-2237
The national helpline number for eating disorders, as stated by NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association), is 1-800-931-2237. [NEDA Org and PsychCentral]
50 Bonus Points added for the correct hotline names for the other numbers:
A- Suicide Hotline
B- Sexual Assault/Rape Hotline
C- Domestic Violence Hotline
Although there are 7 sleeping disorders, how many sleeping disorders actually exist according to what doctors have described?
A. 53
B. 67
C. 70
D. 91
C- 70
Doctors have described more than 70 different types of sleep disorders. The most common are insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome. [Neurocore]
Can Antisocial Personality Disorder be cured with the correct prescribed medicine?
A. Yes
B. No
B- No
APD treatment can certainly help the disorder seem less intense, but APD can never be cured. [Mayo Clinic]