What are the possible causes of the disorder and what part of the brain is affected?

What are signs and symptoms of the disorder?

You will have a change in mood most of the time and feel upset or angry 

When does it occur the most or what age do you start to see symptoms?

It starts when we are in our teenage years because that’s when we start growing up and realizing about life and how bad it can be especially social media. BM


What are the treatment options?

You could get therapy,and some medications to make you feel happy and safe with social media. BM

What are the short and long term effects of the mental disorder?
Social media hasn’t been around for that long so the long term effects are still unknown but from what researchers have found it can lead to depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. EN

Write down 3 other things you learned or interesting facts about this disorder.
This disorder could lead to Fear of missing out (FOMO), isolation, and self absorption. EN

Write down 2 things you still wonder or the research doesn’t understand yet about this disorder.

That you can have a hard time concentrating and focusing also that everyone can react to it differently. E Mills

What is the disorder and the definition?

The disorder is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD. The definition is when one has the problem of not being able to focus, being overactive, not being able to control behavior, or a combination of them. In addition, these problems must be out of the normal range for a person’s age and development. KC

What are the possible causes of the disorder and what part of the brain is affected?

It is not clear what causes ADHD, but it is likely that a combination of genes and environmental factors play a role in the development of the disorder. The frontal lobe of the brain is affected by ADHD because it is the problem solving and organizational part of the brain. KC

What are signs and symptoms of the disorder?

Some symptoms include aggression, fidgeting, excitability, learning disability, hyperactivity, irritability, short attention span. KM

When does it occur the most or what age do you start to see symptoms?

You can start seeing ADHD symptoms most commonly around the ages of 7-12, this is when most symptoms start to show. But, it can be diagnosed as early as the age of 3. E Moss

What are the treatment options?

There are many different treatments and therapy sessions you can go to such as family therapy or behavior therapy. Some Other options can consist of stimulant medication or even just a simple fidget toy to keep them distracted in order to help with their focus. E Moss

What are the short and long term effects of the mental disorder?

If you are taking medication that can have an effect on your appetite, and weight loss or gaining weight. You can also have a really high heart rate and blood pressure, you can also get tired. Some long term effects are finding new ways to concentrate, being able to concentrate without taking medication, but other than that there are not really any long term effects of ADHD. E Mills

Write down 3 other things you learned or interesting facts about this disorder.

Some other facts that I found interesting, one being the average age of diagnosis is 7 years old,  another fact you start showing signs from ages 3-6.  Something that I learned is that ADHD is just a childhood disorder and you can overcome it with older age. KM

Write down 2 things you still wonder or the research doesn’t understand yet about this disorder.
Two things I still wonder about ADHD is if ADD is considered ADHD and if the treatment is the same for both. KC

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/behavioral-disorders/adhd this link is very helpful

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/ADHD_and_the_Brain-121.aspx#:~:text=The%20frontal%20lobe%20is%20the,Problem%20Solving used for the part of the brain 

What are the treatment options?
Treatment is usually lifelong and often involves a combination of medications and psychotherapy. LB

What are the short and long term effects of the mental disorder?
Short-term effects include an inability to perform a job, damage to social and familial relationships, and loss of self-confidence. Over time, individuals with bipolar disorder can experience more frequent episodes, especially when the condition is not treated. LB

Write down 3 other things you learned or interesting facts about this disorder.
Three things that I learned about bipolar disorder are around 5 million people are affected by it, people who are bipolar have episodes of mood changes, and the symptoms may come differently for a man and a woman.

Write down 2 things you still wonder or the research doesn’t understand yet about this disorder.
Two things that I still don’t understand about this disorder is if it is triggered by something that happens in that person's life, and how people cope with having this disorder.

https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder#symptoms 

I know that it is given through heredity and can only be given if your parents have that gene. JO

What is the disorder and the definition?

It's a developmental disorder. It can cause difficulty in interaction and communication.
Autism can be defined as a developmental disorder of variable severity that is characterized by difficulty in social interaction and communication and by restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior.
JO

What are the possible causes of the disorder and what part of the brain is affected?
Mutations or genetic disorders can cause autism. The cerebellum is heavily affected by autism. 

What are signs and symptoms of the disorder?

some signs and symptoms of autism is anger, pysical,speech. julia borcky 

Someone with autism may struggle with social interaction. 

When does it occur the most or what age do you start to see symptoms?

Between 12-18 months old it starts. 

What are the treatment options?

behavior therapy, speech, occupational, physical therapy. - julia borcky  

What are the short and long term effects of the mental disorder?

Some short term is isolation, and poor relationship status. Which ultimately can lead to depression. JO

Write down 3 other things you learned or interesting facts about this disorder.

1 and 68 kids are affected by autism. Men are affected by it 5x more. Its one of the fastest growing disorders in our nation JO

Write down 2 things you still wonder or the research doesn’t understand yet about this disorder.

Why do men suffer more from it? How do parents give it off to their children even though they don’t have it?JO

It is a disorder that affects a person's ability to think,feel, and behave clearly.

ZB

What is the disorder and the definition?
a long-term mental disorder of a type involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation.

ZB

What are the possible causes of the disorder and what part of the brain is affected?

A combination of physical, genetic, psychological, and environmental factors -AZ

What are signs and symptoms of the disorder?

Social isolation, disorganized behavior, aggression, agitation, anger, hallucinations, etc. -AZ

When does it occur the most or what age do you start to see symptoms?

Can occur at any age, but is most common in teens to 30s -AZ

What are the treatment options?

The goal of treatment with antipsychotic medications is to effectively manage signs and symptoms at the lowest possible dose. The psychiatrist may try different drugs, different doses or combinations over time to achieve the desired result. Other medications also may help, such as antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs. -MB

What are the short and long term effects of the mental disorder?
Schizophrenia can cause extreme physical, emotional, and behavioral problems that affect every area of the person's life -IT

Write down 3 other things you learned or interesting facts about this disorder. One in every 1 hundred people get it. One of the most common mental disorders. Most hospital beds are used for this disorder more than any other one.-IT

Write down 2 things you still wonder or the research doesn’t understand yet about this disorder.

How long will it take for the medication to start showing and feel better? -MB

Does it ever stop or do you ever overcome it? -IT

What is the disorder and the definition?

What are the possible causes of the disorder and what part of the brain is affected?
Causes of GAD include a difference in brain and chemistry function, genetics, development, and personality. CK

What are signs and symptoms of the disorder?
The signs and symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder are constant worry, restlessness, and trouble with concentration. MS

When does it occur the most or what age do you start to see symptoms?

What are the treatment options?

What are the short and long term effects of the mental disorder?

Write down 3 other things you learned or interesting facts about this disorder.

Write down 2 things you still wonder or the research doesn’t understand yet about this disorder.

What is the 1 thing you already know about this disorder?

What is the disorder and the definition?
It's a  type of anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror when there's no real danger.
DB

What are the possible causes of the disorder and what part of the brain is affected?

What are signs and symptoms of the disorder?
Sense of impending doom or danger.Fear of loss of control or death.Rapid, pounding heart rate.Sweating.Trembling or shaking.Shortness of breath or tightness in your throat.Chills.Hot flashes
RB

When does it occur the most or what age do you start to see symptoms?
Symptoms often begin before age 25 but may occur in the mid-30s. Children can also have panic disorder, but it is often not diagnosed until they are older
RB

What are the treatment options?
 Panic disorder is generally treated with psychotherapy, medication, or both. Talk with your doctor about the best treatment for you.
RB

What are the short and long term effects of the mental disorder? The short term effects are heart palpitations and increased blood pressure. The long term effects are release of stress hormones which can increase headaches, dizziness, and depression. - AC

Write down 3 other things you learned or interesting facts about this disorder. I learned that panic attacks can occur while you’re asleep. I learned that and diet and exercise can have a big impact on panic attacks. I also learned that panic attacks can develop and occur very suddenly without expecting them. - AC 

Write down 2 things you still wonder or the research doesn’t understand yet about this disorder.
I wonder why scientists still don’t understand how panic attacks are triggered. I also wonder why panic attacks can happen and panic disorders can evolve in some family members but not in all family members. - AC