| Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder | Anxiety | Mood Disorders | Psychosis | Personality Disorders |
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Hyperactivity
Impulsivity Distractibility Difficulty with task completion
Name three characteristics of ADHD
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Genetics
Brain Chemistry Personality Life Events
What factors contribute to a person developing an anxiety disorder?
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Major Depression
Dysthymia Bipolar Disorder Disruptive Mood Dysregulation D/O Seasonal Affective D/O Premenstrual Dysphoric D/O Mood D/O due to a Medical Condition Substance-induced Mood D/O
Name 2 different types of mood disorders.
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Loss of touch with reality.
Often includes delusions and/or hallucinations.
What is the primary symptom of psychosis?
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A person's way of thinking, feeling, and behaving deviates from the expectations of the culture, causes distress or problems functioning, and lasts over time.
What is the primary symptom of personality disorders?
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FALSE! Children tend to show more hyperactivity and adults tend to show more distractibility as primary symptoms.
True or False: ADHD looks the same across the lifespan.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder Specific Phobias Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Name 2 different types of anxiety disorders.
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Sad, hopeless, "empty" feelings
Low self-esteem Feeling worthless Excessive guilt Thoughts of death or suicide Loss of interest in usual activities Relationship problems Trouble sleeping Decreased energy Frequent physical complaints Sensitive to rejection or failure Irritability, hostility, or aggression Risk-taking behaviors (sexual, safety, financial)
Name 5 symptoms of mood disorders.
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Young adulthood
(Late teens to mid-20's)
What is the typical age of onset of a psychotic disorder?
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Paranoid
Schizoid Schizotypal Borderline Antisocial Histrionic Narcissistic Avoidant Dependent Obsessive-Compulsive
Name 2 of the 10 types of personality disorders.
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Creativity
Hyperfocus Energetic Thinks outside the box
What are the strengths of a person who has ADHD?
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40 million adults (19% of the population)
31% of the population when you include children. Most seek treatment for physical health conditions such as: *Irritable bowel syndrome *Upset stomach/nausea *Chronic pain *High blood pressure *Heart palpitations *Asthma
What is the percentage of people in the U.S. who have a diagnosed anxiety disorder and why do they typically seek treatment?
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Critical thinking
Emotional intelligence Gratitude Forgiveness Spirituality
What are some possible strengths of a person with a mood disorder?
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Between 15 and 100 people out of 100,000.
How common is psychotic disorder in the U.S.?
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Personality disorders can be diagnosed beginning at age 18.
Strengths include being bold, courageous, speaking their own mind, and typically very high creativity levels.
At what age can a person be diagnosed with a personality disorder and what might be a positive effect of the condition?
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Average age of diagnosis is 7 years.
17% of the population will be diagnosed with ADHD, mostly men.
What is the average age of diagnosis and what percentage of the population will be diagnosed with ADHD in their lifetimes?
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Threat assessment/detection
Detail oriented Conscientiousness/Thoughtfulness Highly motivated Empathetic to the needs of others.
What strengths do people with anxiety disorders typically possess?
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Trick question! The cause is not known. It is believed that chemical imbalances, genetics, and life experiences all play a part.
21% of U.S. adults experience mood disorders at some point in their lives. Depression is the most common at 5-17%. Women are twice as likely as men to develop depression.
What causes mood disorders and how common are they?
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FALSE! Although some psychotic disorders are lifelong, many are not. These include post-partum psychosis, psychosis due to substance abuse or medical condition, and psychosis as part of another mental disorder.
True or False:
Psychosis is a lifelong condition. |
9% of the population has at least one personality disorder.
How prevalent are personality disorders in the U.S.?
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Boys tend to display externalized symptoms that most people think of when they think of ADHD behavior, for example:
*impulsivity or “acting out” *hyperactivity, such as running and jumping *lack of focus, including inattentiveness ADHD in girls is often easy to overlook because it’s not “typical” ADHD behavior. The symptoms aren’t as obvious as they are in boys. They can include: *being withdrawn *low self-esteem and anxiety *impairment in attention that may lead to difficulty with academic achievement *inattentiveness or a tendency to “daydream” *verbal aggression, such as teasing, taunting, or name-calling
Name some differences between boys and girls who have been diagnosed with ADHD.
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The Temporal Lobe and the Limbic System. These systems are responsible for emotion regulation, auditory processing, learning, and memory.
What part of the brain is most involved with anxiety disorder?
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Suicidal Ideation
(1-19% of adult population) and Suicide Attempts (1 in every 31 people with ideation progress to attempts)
What is the most serious symptom related to mood disorders?
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Social isolation
Drop in school or work performance Decrease in self-care Paranoia or suspicious of others Gradual shifts in thinking Trouble thinking clearly or concentrating Strong, inappropriate emotions Lack of emotional response
What are some symptoms of an impending psychotic episode?
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Talk therapy
Psychoeducation Increase self-care abilities Family support
What are the primary treatments for personality disorders?
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