mental disorders

Question 1

addiction disorder

Answer 1

When an individual is dependent on a particular substance or behaviour despite negative consequences

Question 2

addiction disorder Risk factors

Answer 2

family history, mental health disorder, peer pressure, home environment, drug use at an early age and stress or trauma

Question 3

addiction disorder symptoms

Answer 3

conflict or aggressive behaviour, recurrent and persistent changes in behaviour, unable to meet responsibilities, withdrawal, painful and undesirable feelings

Question 4

addiction disorder treatmemt

Answer 4

exercise of other psychological outlets that can activate reward system, therapy, social support, medication, treatment for other mental health disorders

Question 5

schizophrenia

Answer 5

A mental disorder that involves severe disturbances in thoughts, emotions and behaviours

Question 6

schizophrenia risk factors

Answer 6

dopamine, genetic predisposition, smoking marijuana, alcohol, drug use, viruses and malnutrition

Question 7

schizophrenia symptoms

Answer 7

delusions, hallucinations, disorganised speech, lack of motivation, social withdrawal, marked dysfunction

Question 8

schizophrenia treatment

Answer 8

antipsychotic medication, therapy, family and friends support, education programs

Question 9

DSM-5

Answer 9

Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorder
It is descriptive and doesn’t specify the cause or treatment of the condition, it is only used for diagnosis and based on symptoms that are reported or behaviours exhibited

Question 10

benefits of diagnosis

Answer 10

Can assist mental health professionals in targeting appropriate treatment
Can provide and individual with reassurance and understanding
Provides a common language for patients and carers

Question 11

limitations of diagnosis

Answer 11

• Stigma
  
  • Over and under diagnosis
  • Categories are too culturally specific

Question 12

two hit hypothesis

Answer 12

Provides the framework to explain the genetic and environmental risk factors for schizophrenia

Question 13

first hit

Answer 13

genetics, disruption to the brain at the prenatal stage which impacts brain development.

Question 14

schizophrenia first hit

Answer 14

malfunction of genes that disrupt the chemical in the brain

Question 15

second hit

Answer 15

environmental influences which could include trauma, stress, leaving home, conflict, losing job or loved one