Self Care
You need about ___ hours of sleep each night to function best.
8-9 Hours
Name 2 healthy coping skills
Drawing/Art; Deep Breathing; Mindfulness; Exercise; Pep Talk yourself; Listening to Music; Reading; Journaling
What is the best way to treat someone experiencing mental health difficulties?
What are medication and counseling/therapy?
What is an example of a common side effect?
Headache; Upset Stomach; Dizziness; Dry Mouth; Drowsiness/Fatigue
What is faster, Hot or Cold?
You can catch a cold, so hot is definitely faster.
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep.
Limit your ability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems; Increased Irritability; Increased risk for depression or anxiety;
How can you tell if a coping skill is effective for you?
Tracking whether it lowers your emotional distress intensity; Ask yourself "Does this support my long-term well-being rather than creating new problems"
What are 2 things that may impact the effectiveness of your medications.
Time when taking the medication; Substance Use; Inconsistent Dosing; Stress
TRUE OR FALSE:If side effects last longer than one day, the medication isn't working.
You are in a pitch-black room with a candle, a wood stove, and a gas lamp. You only have one match. Which do you light first?
The Match
Name at least 1 way to get better sleep.
Healthy Diet; Limited Screen time (No screen for at least 1 hour before bed); Exercise; Wind-down habit; Limit Caffeine and Nicotine use
Name any Negative Coping Skills
Procrastination; Substance Use; Screen time; Impulsive Decision making; Avoidance; Denial; Emotional Eating
How long do antidepressant medications typically need to be taken before showing noticeable effectiveness in improving mood?
5-8 Weeks when taken as prescribed
How do you remember to take your medications?
Pill Boxes; Timers/Alarms; Reminder Apps; Medication Organizer; etc.
Imagine you're in the forest, surrounded by ravenous, man-eating wolves. How do you put an end this terrible situation?
Stop Imagining it.
This 5-letter word describes the practice of being fully present and aware of where we are and what we are doing.
Mindfulness
Using positive coping skills often results in having better relationships with these people around you.
What are friends and family?
Name 3 people you can go to to talk to if you are having a hard time while you’re at Aspirus.
Nurses; Nikki-COTA; Social Workers
Prescriptions can interact with which of these: A) Over the Counter Drugs B) Topical Products/Ointments C) Vitamins & Minerals D) Herbal Remedies E) All of the Above
E: All of the above. It is important to include any OTC, herbal remedies, eye drops; creams and patches on your medication list in order to prevent possible interactions.
What group of animals have the most species?
Beetles! There are nearly 400,000 different species of beetle, which means approximately 1 out of every 3 animal species is a beetle.
Engaging in hobbies solely for fun and creativity, without worrying about making money or being productive, targets this type of wellness.
Recreational Self-Care
What is your Favorite/Most used Coping Skill.
Mine is ______.
How can you be involved with your Inpatient Treatment plan.
Share what is and isn't working; Define your personal goals; Ask questions about your diagnosis and options; Engage in groups daily; Help build your discharge plan
How to Antidepressants Work in the body?
Antidepressants work by changing the levels or availability of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters (such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine), which helps nerve cells communicate better and promotes long-term brain changes
Name an Animal that has been proven to use tools.
Humpback Whale-Uses Bubble nets to corral food ; Primates- use rocks to smash open hard fruit and nuts, have been seen to use sticks, branches, and rocks as weapons, and use sticks to dig for food; Crows- trim and bend twigs, leaves, and sometimes wires, with their beaks to form very effective hooked tools to get bugs; Parrots; Octopus- Carry objects that they can hide in; Elephants- Using objects to weigh down fences, using sticks as weapons, and clean their ears with grass; Dolphins- Use a sponge to forage on the ocean floor; Sea Otters- Use rocks to open the shells of mollusks; Herons- use floating object to catch fish