True or False
Medications used to treat mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression are addictive.
False.
Depressed mood, lack of pleasure or interest in activities once enjoyed, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness and suicidal thoughts are all symptoms of what disorder?
What type of medication is used to treat depression, bipolar disorder depressive type and schizoaffective disorder?
antidepressants.
________ are external events or circumstances that may cause an uncomfortable emotion or distress. These can be people, places, sounds or items.
Triggers
Who was the lead singer for the band Queen?
Freddie Mercury
Medications are the only form of treatment for mental illnesses.
False.
PTSD stands for what mental health disorder?
Post-traumatic stress disorder.
How long does it typically take for psychotropic medications (antidepressants, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers) to reach their max effectiveness?
2-6 weeks.
Drug use, self harm, overeating and sleeping too much are all examples of ________ coping skills.
unhealthy
According to a common phrase, if you are very sure of something, you can "bet your bottom _______."
dollar
Grapefruit or products with grapefruit extract in them can make your mental health medications less effective.
True.
_____________ is considered to be the excessive worry or anxiety about a number of things such as health, work, social interactions and every day routine life.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Bipolar Disorder is treated by 3 different types of medications: antipsychotics, antidepressants and ________________.
mood stabilizers
A _________ is anything that helps a person manage a distressing emotion and build resilience.
coping skill
What does the "www" in a web address stand for?
World Wide Web
Some anticonvulsants can be used as a mood stabilizer to treat bipolar disorder.
True - Carbamazepine is an example of an anticonvulsant used as a mood stabilizer.
O_________ and C_________ are symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Obsessions and Compulsions.
__________ is a condition caused by long term use of 1st generation antipsychotics, such as Haldol, that causes involuntary movements like shuffling, grimacing or smacking of the lips.
Tardive dyskinesia.
Writing, drawing, listening to music, playing a game, cleaning or shopping are all examples of _________ coping skills.
diversion
What is the rarest M&M color?
Brown
Borderline Personality Disorder has similar symptoms to Bipolar Disorder, making it difficult for professionals to diagnose.
True - Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder experience severe mood disturbances and exhibit symptoms like impulsivity and risk taking behaviors also seen in Bipolar Disorder.
Being diagnosed with a mental illness and substance use disorder is called _____________.
Co-Occurring Disorders or Dual Diagnosis.
Antipsychotics like Risperdal are used to treat what kind of symptoms in disorders such as Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder?
Psychotic symptoms
S_________ s________ is a coping skill that allows you to stay connected to trusted individuals that provide support.
Social support
In which state in the Grand Canyon?
Arizona