PTSD & Personality Disorders
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is depression?
A mood disorder characterized by long periods of sadness, low energy, and feelings of hopelessness that doesn't go away.
What is psychosis?
A medical condition that causes the brain to take in too much information all at once. All of the information causes the afflicted person to become overwhelmed and lose touch with reality.
Who can experience mental illness?
Anyone
What is the minimum number of hours that an adult should sleep per night?
6 to 8 hours depending on your body.
What are the symptoms of PTSD? Name 2
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is both a mental illness and a symptom of mental illness. It is typically described as a feeling of fear. Anxiety has multiple different causes. There are three main categories of anxiety: Phobias, Generalized Anxiety disorders, and Panic disorders
What causes psychosis?
- Genetics
- Environmental factors (ex: stress)
- Drug use
What can you do if you or a loved one is experiencing mental distress?
Call a crisis line
- Canada toll free number: 1-833-456-4566
- Canada toll free text: 45645
Talk to a health professional
Talk to a trusted friend
Which food group should you eat the most of?
Fruits and vegetables
What is a personality disorder? Name 2 personality disorders.
A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have inflexible and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. There are 10 personality disorders:
Name three methods used to reduce anxiety.
Taking medication as prescribed.
Limiting caffeine and other stimulants (chocolate, certain drugs)
Looking at movies or photos that bring happiness
Creating a calm environment
Sleeping 6-8 hours a night
Eating 3 balanced meals a day
Exercising 30 min a day
Using stress management techniques (meditation, respiration exercise, calming music)
What are the warning signs of psychosis? Name 2
Name 4 mental illnesses
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Schizophrenia
Personality Disorders
How much water should I drink in a day?
8 glasses or 1.5-2L on average.
True or false. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is the same as Bipolar Disorder.
False! Borderline Personality Disorder and Biplor Disorder are very different afflictions which are treated uniquely.
How do psychiatrists treat depression and anxiety?
Anxiety is treated with:
Medication (antidepressants and anxiolytics)
Psychotherapy (cognitive behavioral therapy)
This will allow people to regain control of their lives. Early detection is key in improving chances of recovery.
Depression is treated with:
Psychotherapy sessions
Antidepressants
When does psychosis usually first appear?
Psychosis often appears for the first time during the teenage years or early adulthood.
What is a panic attack?
A: A sudden rush of intense fear or discomfort which may include physical symptoms, such as:
- Racing heart
- Sweating
- Shaking
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Fear of dying
How often should you floss per day?
At least once per day
True or False. PTSD is almost only found in soliders.
False. While combat experience is a risk factor of developing PTSD so are:
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
A type of psychotherapy lead by a trained professional. Essentially, the professional guides the affected individual in discovering the cause of their problematic behaviour. It helps find the origin of the problem and find a solution to modify the behaviour.
Out of 100 Canadians how many will experience psychosis?
3 in 100 Canadians will have psychosis at some time in their life.
How fast will anxiety and depression medication work?
Antidepressants (depression & anxiety): typically, 4-8 weeks
Anxiolytics (anxiety): relatively quickly, 15 min – 1 hour
How many hours should I spend on physical activity per week?
2.5 hours of moderate to intense physical activity per week.