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OCD
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar disorder
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What are some symptoms of OCD?
Fear of germs, Excessive cleaning and/or hand washing, having things in perfect order.
100
What is ADD/ADHD?
ADD is an attention deficit disorder, a development that is marked by persistent symptoms of inattention. ADHD is a brain disorder marked by an on-going pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsive that interferes wih functioning or development.
100
How can you control your anxiety?
You can take deep breaths, count to 10 slowly, talk to someone.
100
What is depression?
Its a mental disorder characterized by persistently depressed moods or loss of interest in things.
100
What is Bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder marked by alternating periods of elation and depression.
200
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive compulsive disorder
200
Any risk factors? Name a few.
Cigarette smoking, drug use, Exposure to environmental toxins.
200
what are the symptoms?
Panic attacks, hot and cold flashes, excessive fear.
200

How can you "cure" depression?

You can take medication, take therapy.

200
Is there any treatment for it?
You can take medication, therapy, see specialists.
300
What are some risk factors AND give specific details.
Genetics: People with first degree relative who have OCD are at a higher risk factor. Environment: People who have experienced abuse in childhood or other trauma are at an increase risk of developing OCD.
300
What are the symptoms?
May seem unmotivated, non-stop talking, trouble paying attention.
300
How do you comfort someone who is having anxiety?
You can help them by being there for them, helping them count to 10, try talking to them about something other than anxiety.
300
How long can you have symptoms until you are diagnosed with it?
Its about 2 weeks.
300

Who is affected by it bipolar disorder?

2.6% of the worlds population.

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If you had OCD what would you do to control it or what would could you do to help someone who has OCD.
You could keep things clean and organized. You could make sure that if something is bothering a person with OCD then you could ask that person and make a solution to help what is bothering them.
400
What can you do to help your ADD/ADHD?
you can get plenty of sleep, exercise and eat right, create a supportive work environment.
400
Is there any treatment? Name one.
Medication
400
What could you say to someone with depression to keep them going through the day?
You could tell them how much they mean to you, tell them what a good job they have been doing, ect.
400

How can you help someone with bipolar?

Be patient and understanding. Provide emotional support.

500
If you had to explain to 4th graders what OCD is then what would you say to them or how would you explain it to their understanding?
I would tell them that OCD is something where you always have to be clean. Everything around you has to be perfect to that person and you wouldn't be the type of person to be "dirty".
500
How many people in the world suffer with ADD/ADHD?
11% of the worlds population.
500
What is one thing you could say to someone who is having anxiety?
Its all going to be okay. Im here for you.
500
How do people feel who have depression?
They hate themselves. They think they are worthless or a waste of breath. They don't see the good in themselves.
500

What are some symptoms of Bipolar Disorder? Name 3.

  • Persistent sadness or hopelessness

  • Fatigue or low energy

  • Changes in sleep or appetite

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Thoughts of self harm