DOCTOR FOR A DAY
SYMPTOMS
PHOBIAS
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
COPING SKILLS
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A 28 year old woman reports a recent loss of interest in activities she used to enjoy, intense sadness, hopelessness, irritability, sleep difficulties, and feelings of worthlessness. She is probably suffering from _________
What is Depression
100
3 symptoms of depression
What is sleep/eating problems, irritability, sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, loss of pleasure, loss of interest
100
Ablutophobia is the fear of 1. washing or bathing 2. dogs and cats 3. riding in a car
What is washing or bathing
100
pervasive distrust of other people, guarded, suspicious, constantly on the lookout for clues that someone is out to get them
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder
100
3 coping skills for depression
What is exercise, eating healthy foods, staying active, talking with friends or family, journaling, positive self-talk
200
A 20 year old college student comes into your office. She looks extremely thin, but complains of "being fat". She reports exercising 10 hours a day, and states her doctor is telling her she is exhibiting signs of heart problems....what would you diagnose her with?
What is Anorexia Nervosa
200
3 signs someone could be suicidal
What is giving away personal belongings, preoccupation with death, talking about dying or suicide, expressing thoughts of worthlessness and hopelessness
200
Acrophobia is the fear of... 1. flying 2. heights 3. wearing silk
What is heights
200
More common in men than women-disregards social rules and obligations, is irritable and aggressive, acts impulsively, has no concern for the feelings of others
What is Anti-Social Personality Disorder
200
3 coping skills for anxiety or panic
What is deep breathing, mindfulness activities, visualization exercises, positive self-talk, exercise
300
A 56 year old man reports he "has been depressed all my life", but has no history of inpatient treatment or suicide thoughts or attempts. He is a "glass is always half empty" kind of guy. How would you diagnose him?
What is Dysthymia
300
3 symptoms of panic disorder
What is panic attacks, sweating, heart racing, extreme fear, feeling like you are going to die
300
Bibliophobia is the fear of.... 1. bacteria 2. bears 3. books
What is books
300
Extreme feeling of self importance, a sense of entitlement, need to be admired. Envious of others, lacks empathy, can be controlling, selfish, and self-absorbed
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder
300
3 coping skills for auditory hallucinations
What is self-talk, journaling, exercise, painting, drawing, writing, playing cards, talking with someone
400
A 40 year old woman reports anxiety and agitation when her schedule is disrupted. She states she has to "keep all my food in alphabetical order", and washes her hands "about a hundred times a day". You observed her to go to the door 11 times to make sure she shut it before she could sit down. What diagnosis would you give?
What is OCD
400
3 symptoms of schizophrenia
What is delusions, hallucinations, irrational thinking, problems with social interaction and difficulty communicating
400
Cynophobia is the fear of.... 1. money 2. dogs 3. elephants
What is dogs
400
feels socially inept, unappealing, inferior, constantly fear being criticized or rejected. Avoids meeting others unless they are sure to be liked, and have poor self esteem, avoids taking charge of their life
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder
400
3 coping skills for dysthymia
What is positive self-talk, challenging negative thoughts, setting short term goals, exercise, eating healthy, increase activity and social interaction
500
A 12 year old boy is brought in by his parents. They report he is always in trouble at school, gets in fights, and is disrespectful to staff and students. He refuses to follow rules, and "blows up with temper very easily". How would you diagnose him?
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder
500
3 symptoms of bipolar disorder
What is racing thoughts, mania, depression, sleep difficulties, poor social skills, mood instability
500
Euphobia is the fear of... 1. hearing good news 2. seeing a mouse 3. watching television
What is hearing good news
500
Needs a lot of help in making decisions, surrenders important life decisions to others, fears abandonment and goes to extreme lengths to keep relationships, feels inadequate
What is Dependant Personality Disorder
500
3 coping skills for grief
What is talking with someone, setting short term goals, staying active, positive self-talk, journaling, mindfulness activities