Function
This person writes prescriptions for psychiatric medications.
Psychiatrist
I can stop taking my psychiatric medication whenever I want, and I won't have a problem.
FALSE! Depending on the medicine, stopping “cold turkey” can cause a variety of distressing reactions, ranging from mild to moderate early discontinuation symptoms with antidepressants, rapid return of the illness being treated, or even potentially life-threatening situations.
A developmental disorder where there are significant problems with attention, hyperactivity or acting impulsively.
ADHD
This person helps you to manage your overall health; you usually make an appointment with them for check ups or when you are sick.
PCP - Primary Care Physician/Provider
Going to a therapist makes people think I'm crazy.
FALSE! Therapy gives you chance to talk to someone who does not already know you, and can be a listening ear when you need to talk to someone.
When thoughts become overwhelming and repeatedly impacts a person's life
Anxiety
A person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems.
Counselor.
Depression can be treated with a combination of therapy, medication, and a change in lifestyle.
TRUE!
Dramatic highs and lows in a person’s mood, energy and ability to think clearly.
Bipolar Disorder
This person offers time-limited trainings/support that assist people with achieving and maintaining community stability through teaching and reinforcement of independent living skills.
Mental Health Skill Builder
Nobody in my family has a mental illness; it's impossible for me to have one.
The result of traumatic events, such as military combat, assault, an accident or a natural disaster.
This person has specific knowledge of a certain area (ex: endocrinologist, podiatrist)
A specialist.
I don't need to see a provider for medication.
FALSE! Providers need to be able to see and assess patients in order to send in prescriptions to the pharmacy, in most cases.
Includes hallucinations or delusions, and symptoms of a mood disorder, such as depressive or manic episodes.
Schizoaffective Mood Disorder