MI Signs and Symptoms
What are TWO common signs of depression?
Intense sadness/unhappiness, loss of enjoyment in activities, withdrawal, sleep issues, suicidal thoughts/actions, self-harm, struggling with everyday activiets
What is Stress?
State of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Bodies natural response to a perceived threat/challenge.
A combination of what two things is typically prescribed for most (not all) mental illnesses?
Medication and Therapy
Someone who is slightly nervous about playing in soccer match later that day.
Mental Distress
What is stigma in terms of mental illness?
A cluster of negative attitudes and beliefs that motivate the general public to fear, reject, avoid and discriminate against people with mental illness.
Name a function of the brain...
Signaling, Behavior, Physical Functions, Thinking/Cognition, Emotions/Feelings, Perception/Sensing
What Mental Illness is characterized by intense fear/worry about being judged by other people?
Social Anxiety Disorder
Name one healthy, stress-reducing coping strategy
Meditation, exercise, hobbies, yoga, mindfulness, talking to a friend/family member, time management, listening to music, outdoor time, pet therapy, maintaining proper sleep/nutrition, breathing techniques, etc...
Who can prescribe treatments for Mental Illnesses?
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, General Physicians, Healthcare Professionals.
Someone is hallucinating and having delusional thoughts. MD, MHP, or MI?
Mental Illness
What is one thing you can do to "stamp-out stigma" related to mental illness?
Educate yourself/others about MI, speak up/address harmful stereotypes, watch your language, listen to people who have experienced MI, talk openly about MI, support organizations that fight stigma
A disturbance in SIGNALING could lead to this group of Mental Disorders...
Anxiety disorders
What mental illness is characterized by intense mood swings, from depression to mania?
Bipolar Disorder
How can exercise help reduce stress?
Releases endorphins in brain, requires intense concentration on one activity, helps physical functions, feeling of accomplishment.
What is a common type of therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Someone is going through a break-up and is really down because of it.
Mental Health Problem
What is a common stereotype about people with Mental Illness?
They are violent, won't be successful, can just snap out of it, you can tell just by looking at someone, medication is the only treatment, people should just deal with it.
A disturbance in EMOTIONS/FEELINGS could lead to one of these MOOD DISORDERS...
Depression, Bipolar Disorder
What Mental Illness is characterized by persistent intrusive/unwanted thoughts that need to be satisfied by repetitive/ritualistic actions?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Explain the difference between eustress and distress
Distress: Negative stress that causes great mental or physical suffering.
Eustress: A stress response that is overall positive and leads to adaptation and growth.
What medication is commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders?
Benzodiazipines (Anti-anxiety medications, Depressants)
Someone is having flashbacks and nightmares consistently about a traumatic event that happened over a year ago.
Mental Illness
What role do media portrayals play in shaping public perceptions of mental health?
They can either reinforce negative stereotypes or promote understanding and empathy.
A disturbance in Thinking/Cognition could lead to this PSYCHOTIC DISORDER...
Schizophrenia
If someone is hallucinating and having delusions, while also perceiving themselves as bigger/heavier than they really are, causing them to restrict food and diet, what two co-occuring Disorders could be happening?
Schizophrenia and Anorexia Nervosa.
What is the name of the primary stress HORMONE?
Cortisol
What are some specific treatments for eating disorders?
ED team, nutritionists, dietitians, hospitalization (in some cases), CBT, anti-depressants/anti-anxiety medications, psychotherapy, weekly weigh-ins
Someone has a homework assignment to complete and turn-in by midnight and it is 9:00PM. They also recently lost a close friend, which they have been struggling with.
(two answers)
Mental Distress and Mental health problem.
"You can tell someone has a mental illness by looking at them." What could you say to disprove this stigma?
Looks have nothing to do with mental illness.
A disturbance in PERCEPTION could lead to this group of disorders that impact psychological, emotional, and physical health...
Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa)