Biology
What is the “feel‑good” neurotransmitter often linked to mood regulation?
Serotonin
Name one of the medications that you currently take and what it is used for.
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What is the term for a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?
Major Depressive Disorder
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a therapist?
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD/DO) who can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while a therapist is a licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy but cannot prescribe medication. Psychiatrists complete medical school and residency, whereas therapists typically hold master’s or doctoral degrees in counseling, psychology, or social work.
Which Star Wars actress has spoken openly about her substance abuse and bipolar disorder?
Carrie Fisher
Which hormone reduces stress and promotes bonding?
Oxytocin
What mineral is used for treatment of Bipolar Disorder?
Lithium
Which mental health condition involves extreme mood swings from very high (mania) to very low (depression)?
Bipolar Disorder
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Which 20th-century painter, known for The Starry Night, reportedly suffered from multiple mental illnesses including bipolar disorder?
Vincent van Gogh
Which vitamin is often linked to mood and brain health?
Vitamin D
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors belong to which grouping of medications?
Anti-depressants
Which disorder typically appears in childhood and affects attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity?
Attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Which billionaire tech founder was so afraid of germs he refused to touch the ground floor button in his NY office, and has OCD?
Bill Gates
Which hormone is commonly associated with the body’s stress response?
Cortisol
Cortisol helps the body respond to stressful situations, but can impact wellbeing if levels stay high for long periods of time.
What is the main neurotransmitter targeted by antipsychotic medications in schizophrenia?
Dopamine
What is the most common anxiety disorder among teenagers?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What does ACT stand for?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Syd Barrett, who left Pink Floyd in the late 1960s, struggled with which condition?
Schizophrenia
Which part of the brain helps regulate emotions and memory?
amygdala, which is part of the brains limbic system and plays a key role in processing emotions such as fear and happiness.
What is the primary purpose of an anxiolytic medication?
Reduce anxiety
What is the most common type of mental illness in the U.S.?
Anxiety Disorders
What three things can result in involuntary hospitalization?
Danger to Self
Danger to Others
Grave Disability
For double points:
Explain what Grave Disability is
Which NASA astronaut has been diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder?
Edwin Aldrin