R-A-N-D-O-M!
Abraham Lincoln was diagnosed with the mental illness of
Depression
Mental illness is the leading cause of homicidal crime
false
It is a condition in which a person has periods of depression and periods of being extremely happy or being cross or irritable
Bipolar
Treatment plan
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect its called,
increased tolerance
If you are depressed, you will common feel symptoms of
sadness, down, lonely, unmotivated, sleepy
Mental illness is a result solely from bad parenting
false
Characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder)
The radius of miles MHICM will travel to you while you are in the program
Name a well known group associated with alcohol or drugs.
NA or AA
Virginia Woolf was diagnosed with this mental illness
Bipolar disorder
People with mental illness often have slightly lower IQ's than the rest of the population
FALSE!
-Mental illness is often correlated with higher creativity.
40 million
Name 2 MHICM team members
Jessica, Melissa, Bryan, Tabitha, Shannon
Name at least 1 symptom of withdrawal
sweating, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, racing heart, dizziness
True or False: If your friend tells you that they are going to harm themselves, and they make you promise to keep it a secret, you should always respect their wishes and keep it a secret.
FALSE!
If you are concerned with their safety - tell someone. It is better to have a friend who is alive and mad at you, than to lose a friend. Don't be afraid to call someone!
Mental health issues are rare
false.
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
2-4 weeks!
The day of the week MHICM group is held
Friday
Smoking cigarettes, using illegal substances, and staying awake for long periods of time may _____________ symptoms of mental illness.
Increase or exacerbate negative
This scientist was diagnosed with manic depression
Isaac Newton
Admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself?
False - admitting you are having problems is often very hard to do, and asking for help is a sign of strength and willingness to work through what you are experiencing.
Name one antidepressant!
Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, Cymbalta, Prozan, etc
What does MHICM stand for?
Mental Health Intensive Case Management
Name somewhere on the VHA campus you can go to talk to someone if you are having a hard time, or are experiencing mental health problems
MHICM, Urgent Care, Mental Health Clinic, Peer Support, Chaplain Services