Anxiety Disorders
What is an Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety disorders are conditions in which you have anxiety that does not go away and can get worse over time
What is a bipolar affective disorder
Bipolar Disorder, is a disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
What are some misconceptions of Depression
it's just sadness or a personal weakness or that your just lazy
What is psychosis?
A mental state where a person can’t distinguish between what’s real and what isn’t
How many hours per day do teens spend on screens on average
9 hours
In what ways can Anxiety impact your daily life
Anxiety can interfere with daily activities such as school, work, and relationships.
What is the diffrence between Bipolar type 1 and type 2
Bipolar I Disorder manic episodes that last at least seven days.Bipolar II Disorder - hypomania and depression. This is defined as involved patterns of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes
What are some causes of depression
Brain Chemistry - An imbalance in neurotransmitters, Genetics - Having a biological parent or sibling with depression Stressful Life Events - Experiences such as death, trauma, and divorce can trigger depression.
What are some symptoms of schizophrenia
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, disorganized behavior, or negative symptoms
What is one sign that technology use is becoming problematic?
Skipping school, hiding device use, or sleep problems
What does GAD stand for
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is Cyclothymic Disorder
Cyclothymia is a recurring hypomanic and depressive disorder that is not intense and does not last long enough to qualify as hypomanic or depressive episodes.
What is the main difference between Major Depressive Disorder and Persistent Depressive Disorder?
PDD lasts at least 2 years and is milder; MDD is more severe and lasts at least 2 weeks
What is the main difference between schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder?
Schizophreniform lasts less than 6 months; schizophrenia lasts longer
What disorder related to tech use is being studied in the DSM-5?
Internet Gaming Disorder
Describe Social Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder is a medical condition that causes fear and anxiety when in public and or around people in social situations
What are some treatment options for people with a Bipolar Disorder
Medications: mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants. Therapy: Psychotherapy, such as Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and family-focused therapy.
What type of depression often follows childbirth?
Postpartum Depression
what are some factors that contribute to psychosis
Trauma, stressful life events, substance use
Problamatic use: Some control no withdrawl
Addiction: Loss of control , withdrawl symptoms
What are some causes and risk factors for an Anxiety Disorder
Genetics: Anxiety can run in families Brain Chemistry: Imbalances in brain areas.Stressful Life Events: Truma
Diffrence between Hypomanic and Manic episodes
Hypomania is not a full Manic episode and is less intense as a full Manic episode
What is the minimum time symptoms must last to diagnose major depressive disorder?
two weeks
What is Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoaffective disorder includes symptoms of schizophrenia (like delusions and hallucinations) along with mood disorder symptoms (like depression or mania).
What's one reason LGBTQ+ youth may use technology more than others?
They may feel more safe online in a safe space where people can accept them