Diagnosis
Name 3 symptoms of depression
Feelings of despair and hopelessness - feeling detached from life - fatigue or loss of energy - feelings of sadness - crying for no reason - inability to concentrate - thoughts of suicide - changes in eating or sleeping - resistant or recurring headaches - loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
Name one antidepressant.
Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Wellbutrin, Celexa, Zoloft, Effexor, Cymbalta, Elavil, Remeron, etc.
This old US president suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts.
Abraham Lincoln
MYTH
About 1 in 5 individuals experience symptoms of mental illness each year.
Mental Illness does not discriminate.
True
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration or excessive energy) and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
Bipolar Disorder
How long does it take for antidepressants to typically start having an effect?
2-4 weeks.
Name a comedian that has clinical depression.
Jim Carrey and Ellen Degeneres
People with mental illness will not get better.
MYTH
Once diagnosed, mental illness is treatable. While it is not usually "cured", it can be effectively managed.
"Snap out of it" is good advice for someone struggling from a mental illness.
False
This disorder is characterized by depression, anxiety, and flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
PTSD
Along with medication, what other factors assist the treatment of mental illness?
Therapy, counseling, exercise, foods you eat, relationships you have.
What mental illness do Ozzy Osbourne, DMX, and Axl Rose have?
Bipolar
MYTH
The main factors for mental illness are genetics, brain chemistry, severe/prolonged stressed (such as abuse), and other environmental factors.
People with mental illness often have slightly lower IQs than the rest of the population.
False. Mental illness is often associated with higher creativity.
sweating, nausea, trembling, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, tightness or pressure in the chest, blurred vision, feeling like you're going to die, feeling like you're having a heart attack.
Panic/anxiety attack
This group of anxiety medications can cause dependency.
Benzodiazepines
Which Pirates of the Caribbean star has anxiety?
Orlando Bloom, Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley
Johnny Depp
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
FACT
Although you won't necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental illness you will be at a higher risk.
Asking someone directly about suicidal intent increases his/her risk of suicide.
Asking someone directly about suicidal intent actually lowers anxiety, opens up communication and lowers the risk of an impulsive act.
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal
Direct threats "I want to die" - indirect threats "you'd be better off without me" - personality changes - withdrawn behavior - hoarding medication - giving away prized possessions - lack of interest in future plans
What mental illnesses are antipsychotic medications used for?
Schizophrenia, schizoaffective, psychosis, delusional disorder, bipolar disorder, severe depression.
Which of the following authors has dealt with clinical depression? A) JK Rowling [Harry Potter] B) Stephenie Meyer [Twilight] C) Suzanne Collins [Hunger Games]
JK Rowling
Males attempt suicide more often than females do.
MYTH
Females attempt suicide about 4x more. However, men have higher rates of death due to the more violent methods they use.
Anorexia is the most common eating disorder.
Binge eating disorder (or compulsive over eating) is the most common, followed by bulimia, and anorexia is the least common