Show:
The Basics
Schizophrenia
Anxiety Disorders
GAD/SAD
PTSD/Panic Attacks
100
Mental illnesses do not come about because of how this person raised you.
your mother
100
What is one key symptom a person with schizophrenia experiences?
hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, paranoia
100
What is the most common mental illness in Canada?
anxiety
100
What does GAD stand for?
generalized anxiety disorder
100
What does PTSD stand for?
post traumatic stress disorder
200
What is "stigma"?
when a person had been negatively labelled in some way
200
If you are concerned that someone has schizophrenia, what should you encourage them to do?
See a doctor
200
What is anxiety?
a feeling of apprehension or fear, often without understanding the source of it
200
What is social anxiety disorder?

The fear of people judging you or constantly evaluating you. 

The fear of situations that involve other people.

200
What is a specific situation that might cause PTSD in a person?
war, rape, bad accident, serious injury, natural disaster
300
What is mental illness?

disturbances in thinking, feeling and relating - can often cause disruptions in the ability to function in daily life

300
In order to be diagnosed with schizophrenia, how long must a person have been experiencing symptoms?
at least 6 months
300
How many types of anxiety disorders are there?
6
300
How long must you experience symptoms of GAD in order to be diagnosed with the disorder?
6 months / 90 days out of 180
300
What is a common trigger of a panic attack?
Worrying about having a panic attack
400
Who are two celebrities that suffer from mental illness?
teacher to determine if answer is correct :)
400
What is one treatment for schizophrenia?
medication, CBT, psychological therapy
400
How many teens will suffer from an anxiety disorder between the ages of 13-18?
1/5 to 1/4
400

What are two other disorders that often exist in teens who struggle with GAD?

eating disorders, substance abuse, depression, ADHD, other anxiety disorders
400

What are 2 PHYSICAL sensations that would accompany a panic attack?

sweating, trembling, racing heart, shortness of breath, feeling of choking, chest pain, nausea, tingling, chills, hot flashes

500
What are 3 of the 4 Ds that determine if a person has a disorder?
danger, distress, dysfunction, deviance
500
What are two triggers or causes of schizophrenia?
genetics, marijuana use as a teen, birth trauma
500
What are the three pillars of anxiety?
uncertainty, fear/perceived danger, loss of control
500
How many Canadians will have an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives?
25%
500
What are two thoughts you might have if you experience a panic attack?

I'm dying, I have to get out of here, I feel trapped, I'm going crazy, something terrible is about to happen