Anxiety
Which anxiety disorder focuses on repetitive unwanted thoughts?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Which type of depression has to do with the weather and exposure to the sun?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Which eating disorder is characterized by severely restricting the amount of food eaten, abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight?
Anorexia
True or False?
Half of all mental health challenges start by 14 years of age, but most cases are undetected and untreated.
TRUE
Which part of the brain is known as the fear center and detects perceived threats in our environment?
Amygdala
Which anxiety disorder is centered around the fear of being watched or judged?
Social Anxiety Disorder
Which type of depression includes high highs and lows lows?
Manic Depression (Bipolar)
Which eating disorder is characterized by emotional eating (without purging)?
Binge Eating Disorder
What are the three most common mental health challenges that we discussed in class?
Anxiety, Depression, and Eating Disorders
Which part of the brain is known as the command center and receives signals to release stress hormones in response to a perceived threats?
Hypothalamus
Which anxiety disorder is triggered by a traumatic event?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Major Depressive Disorder is characterized by low mood, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy and/or pain without a clear cause. If a person experiences this for a period of ________
weeks or more, they should seek professional health.
Two weeks
Which eating disorder includes binging AND purging?
Bulimia
Name one factor that can contribute to mental health challenges
- Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
- Life experiences - trauma, Abuse, use of drugs
- Personality
- Environment
Which part of the brain is known as the rational thinker and helps regulate the brain's response and assess if a situation is truly dangerous?
Prefrontal Cortex
What are two treatments for an anxiety disorder?
Medication and psychotherapy
Name two factors that contribute to depression
Biological factors - genes or brain chemistry
Life Experiences- trauma, Abuse, bullying
Substance misuse
Which age group is most affected by eating disorders?
Adolescents
Globally, which mental health challenge is one of the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents?
Depression
Which area of the brain is responsible for processing memories, stores past memories and helps determine if a situation is actually a threat?
In anxiety, it may reinforce fears by associating neutral situations with danger.
Hippocampus
What is the difference between a fear and a phobia?
A phobia interferes with someone's every day life and cause greater distress than a fear.
Name three symptoms of Premenstrual Dysphoric DIsorder (PMDD)
Feeling depressed, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, trouble concentrating, fatigue, change in appetite or sleep habits, feelings of being overwhelmed
If left untreated, eating disorders can lead to other severe health complications. Name one.
cardiovascular issues, bone health (osteoporosis), hormonal imbalance, brain and nerve damage, weakened immune system, gastrointestinal damage, tooth decay, kidney damage, obesity, diabetes, liver disease, mental health challenges, joint pain and mobility issues
What is the third leading cause of death in 15-19 year olds?
Suicide
Name the three stress hormones that are released in the fight, flight or freeze response.
Cortisol, adrenaline, noradrenaline