Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders
Name one disorder in the schizophrenia spectrum disorders
schizophreniform, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder
What does the term "bipolar mean"
"Bipolar" means "two poles": the disorder involves extreme mood fluctuations, shifting between two opposite poles: mania and depression.
What is one celebrity with major depression disorder
Lady Gaga, Jim Carrey, Dwayne Johnson, Adele, Demi Lovato, Katy Perry, Arianna Grande, Bruce Springsteen
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
What is a mental illness?
A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior that can impact a person's day-to-day functioning
True or False: Hearing, seeing, feeling, or smelling something that is not present is a symptom of psychosis.
TRUE. Different type of hallucinations include auditory (hearing), visual (seeing), tactile (touch), olfactory (smell), and gustatory (taste).
What is Cyclothymia
-a chronic mood disorder characterized by numerous periods of hypomanic (elevated mood) and depressive symptoms that do not meet the full criteria for bipolar disorder.
Name one cause of depression?
Environmental factors, biological factors, Genetics, substance use
Name two symptoms of PTSD
Any of the following: intrusive memories of traumatic event, nightmares, flashbacks, avoidance, lack of positive emotions, sleep problems, irritability/anger, hypervigilance
What is the tool/ interview called that helps determine a person's diagnosis?
Diagnostic Assessment (DA)
Name 2 symptoms of schizophrenia disorder
Any of the following: hallucinations; delusions; difficulty concentrating; confusion; memory problems; social withdrawal; disorganized behavior; catatonia; lack of expression; difficulty experiencing pleasure
What percentage of people develop bipolar I or II disorder at some point in their lifetime?
1.8% of the general population in the U.S. - DSM-5
What is the difference between major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder?
The key difference between Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) lies in the duration and severity of symptoms. MDD is characterized by episodes of severe depressive symptoms lasting at least two weeks, while PDD is a chronic, depression that lasts for at least two years.
________ is a person, place, or situation that reminds someone of a traumatic event and may cause a person to experience an increase in PTSD symptoms
A trigger or stressor
What can cause mental illness?
Biological vulnerability + Stress
What percentage of the population develops schizophrenia at some time in their lifetime?
0.3%-0.7% of the population -DSM-5
Name two symptoms of mania
Any of the following: Feelings if euphoria/extreme happiness, extra high self-esteem/grandiosity, needing very little sleep, pressured speech, racing thoughts, easily distracted, increase in goal-directed behavior, impulsivity, irritability
Name two symptoms of depression
Any of the following: sad mood, less pleasure in activities, eating too much or too little, sleeping too much or too little, change in energy level, feeing tired, feeling hopeless, problems with concentration, suicidal thoughts
What is a common therapy to treat PTSD?
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
What is an example of a mood disorder?
Major depressive disorder; Bipolar disorder
What is the difference between Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective disorder?
Schizoaffective disorder is similar to schizophrenia, except it includes a mood disorder (depression and/or bipolar/ mania) in addition to psychotic symptoms; whereas, schizophrenia does not include a mood disorder.
What is the difference between Bipolar I disorder and Bipolar II disorder?
Bipolar I disorder is indicated by extreme mood fluctuations, including mania (intense high) and depression (intense low), while Bipolar II disorder is indicated by less extreme mood fluctuations, including hypomania (less intense high) and depression (less intense low)
What percentage of people develop major depression disorder at some point in their lifetime?
7% of the general population will develop major depression disorder.
What percentage of the population develops PTSD at some point in their lifetime?
6.8% for U.S adults
What does it mean if someone has co-occurring disorders?
A person is experiencing two or more mental illnesses at the same time.