DBT Definitions
Listening to a guided relaxation or mediation after a stressful work day is an example of which DBT skill?
Mindfulness
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of overcoming mental illness.
Getting everything out of your head and onto paper.
Brain Dump
What disorder cause an abrupt surge of intense fear or intense discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes?
Panic Disorders
What candy was this slogan made for: "Taste the rainbow"?
Skittles
When having an argument with a spouse or family member, you take a moment to think about your feelings and decisions. You own your half of the argument and make steps to be aware of your judgments. This is an example of which DBT skill?
Interpersonal Effectiveness
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??
Relaxation technique or meditation led by a teacher, video, or recording.
Guided Relaxation
What illness is defined as a loss of interest or pleasure and is present longer then 2 weeks?
Major-Depressive Disorder
This hard candy with it's fruity flavours might know all of the answers to your questions
Nerds
You encounter a problem that cannot be solved at that moment. Instead of trying to solve a problem that you do not have any control over, you try to improve the moment and focus on positives. Which DBT skill are you using?
Distress Tolerance
True or false: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
Taking the time to write out all the positives in your life and being mindfully nice to yourself.
What Bipolar Disorder type deals with periods of depression and irregular periods of mania?
Bipolar Type II
It comes in pairs & is made of a caramel shortbread with chocolate covered around it
Twix
When we are stressed, we can watch a movie, read, or listen to music. We can focus on an activity that takes our mind off the stressor. This is an example of what distress tolerance skill?
Distraction
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health problem.
Listen to them, spend time with them, encourage them to seek help, help them make appointments/go with them. If it is serious then tell someone else
A relaxation practice that enables more air to flow into your body using long, slow inhales and exhales.
Deep Breathing
This illness causes people to suffer from persistent deficits in social communication and interaction?
Autism
What is the most despised candy at Halloween?
Candy Corn
DBT concepts of acceptance and mindful awareness largely derive from this religious and meditative practice.
Buddhism
This is a type of meditation where you focus on the intenseness of what you are feeling or sensing at the moment
Mindfulness
Noting good and bad habits that help or hurt our ability to handle stress.
Analyzing Habits
What two disorders have restriction of energy intake leading to low body-weight and recurrent behaviors to prevent weight gain caused by self-induced vomiting and/or laxatives?
Anorexia and Bulimia.
I am a candy bar manufactured by Hershey's, consisting of sweetened, shredded coconut topped with a form of dry fruit and covered in milk chocolate.
Almond joy