Drugs, Medication and Common Mental Health Disorders

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Across
  1. 1. A monthly antipsychotic injection to help a person to take their medication and to stay well
  2. 2. A person with this disorder might experience "flashbacks", nightmares, feelings of panic and intrusive thoughts
  3. 7. An illegal stimulant drug which as well as causing a buzz, can also cause psychosis, depression and suicidal thoughts
  4. 9. A very serious mental health problem also know as manic depression
  5. 10. An illness where you might hear voices or experience delusions
  6. 11. An anxiety disorder related to obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours
  7. 12. A high mood which can seem exciting and fun but can also be distressing and dangerous
  8. 14. A way of giving calming medication in an emergency
  9. 16. The love drug which makes you feel very happy but can also lead to agitation, treatment resistant depression and psychosis
  10. 18. Know as Meow meow, this is a stimulant similar to ecstacy that can cause panic and paranoia
  11. 20. Most of these drugs work by blocking dopamine which can reduce hallucinations and delusion
  12. 21. An eating disorder linked with restricting diet and being at a dangerously low weight
  13. 23. A legal high that can be smoked and can lead to psychosis. It is more damaging than cannabis. Other similar drugs include Black Mamba, Amsterdam Gold and Devil's Weed.
Down
  1. 1. Feeling down or upset all of the time, can lead to suicide or self harm. It is not just having a bad day.
  2. 2. Persistent suspicious or irrational thoughts that something bad might happen or that the person is in danger. Feeling a constant sense of threat or fear.
  3. 3. An eating disorder often associated with bingeing and purging
  4. 4. Similar to ketamine and magic mushrooms, people taking the drug can appear to be experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia and it can cause depression and long term psychosis
  5. 5. As seen in Trainspotting, the drug which can cause euphoria at first but can lead to serious addiction and social problems
  6. 6. A disorder of perception which can cause hallucinations and delusions
  7. 8. A disorder where a person may experience symptoms of psychosis and symptoms of a mood disorder such as bipolar disorder
  8. 13. Medication that works by boosting of prolonging the activity of brain chemicals such as serotonin or noradrenaline
  9. 15. A way of dealing with overwhelming emotions or experiences which can include cutting, taking overdoses, burning you skin or tying things around your neck
  10. 17. A legal, depressant drug which can cause disinhibited behaviour and addiction
  11. 19. The "gate-way" drug which has links to psychosis and schizophrenia
  12. 22. A state of feeling constantly on edge or worried, it's related to the "fight or flight" response