Brain
Stress
Mental Disorders
Medications
Fun Facts
100
What is the main control center of your body?
What is the brain?
100
What happens to your heart rate under stress?
It increases.
100
In what disorder are serotonin and norepinephrine DECREASED in the brain?
Depression
100
What type of medication is Prozac?
Antidepressant
100
What is sushi wrapped in?
Seaweed
200
What does the brain do?
Receives and sends messages to the rest of the body.
200
What are two ways to reduce stress?
Exercise, self care activities, healthy coping skills...
200
Which disorder is characterized by episodes of both depression and mania?
Bipolar Disorder
200
Lithium is a drug that is commonly used to treat which disorder.
Bipolar disorder; Lithium is a mood stabilizer
200
What is the largest state in the United States?
Alaska
300
The section of the brain that helps you think and feel is called what?
Cerebrum
300
True or False? Stress manifests itself the same way in everyone.
False. It does NOT manifest itself the same way in everyone. Some people do not eat enough when they are stressed, while others binge-eat. Some develop insomnia during times of stress, while others sleep excessively.
300
People with which disorder often have hallucinations and delusional thinking and often may not realize that they have a mental disorder?
Schizophrenia
300
What is the most important advantage of receiving an injection for antipsychotic meds?
They are long acting; most can last for up to 30 days.
300
In today's time and often used through text messaging, what do the letters 'LOL' stand for?
Laugh out Loud
400
What is a good activity to do in order to keep the brain healthy?
Physical exercise, cognitive puzzles, etc.
400
Name 3 common signs of stress.
Pounding heart rate Shaking Inability to make decisions Inability to act Lack of focus Hyperactivity Appetite changes Sleep pattern changes
400
A client with what disorder might say, "I can't get out of the bed. I feel like there is no hope for the future."
Depression
400
When a person who has depression begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
Energy levels and the ability to take action/make decisions
400
What is the most common blood type in humans?
Type O
500
A sudden loss of body control is called what?
Seizure
500
What are 3 relaxation techniques that can be utilized to reduce stress levels?
Meditation Deep Breathing Visualization Activities Aromatherapy Massage Therapy
500
Someone with what disorder might say, "I did it because an alien from Mars advised me to run away." is an example of what disorder?
Schizophrenia
500
Where should medications be stored?
In a cool, dry dark location.
500
The first television set was sold in which year: 1928, 1938, or 1948?
1928