Final: Mental Health Flashcards
cyclical Hyperemesis
condition characterized by bouts of vomiting and nausea that recurs in a cyclical fashion and last several days
cannabis induced anxiety disorder
panic attacks or anxiety that developed during or soon after substance use
cannabis induced psychotic disorder
presence of delusions or hallucinations that developed during or soon after substance use
amotivational syndrome
characterized as an apathy and diminished ability to concentrate, follow routines and master new material
comorbidity
cannabis use disorders have high rates of comorbidity with anxiety, mood and psychotic disorders
statistical associations
substantial evidence of an association between cannabis use and psychosis
moderate evidence of an association between cannabis use and hypomania in those with bipolar disorder, social anxiety, depression, suicide attempts and suicide completion
pregnancy
marijuana use during pregnancy results in lower birth rate, anemia, and neonatal intensive care
links have been found between prenatal marijuana exposure and impaired higher-order executive functions