Mental illness
Daily habits
Coping strategies
General
Medication
100

What is the difference between stress and anxiety

Stress is typically from external trigger (positive or negative)

Anxiety is persistent, excessive worries

100

Name 3 daily habits for optimal physical and mental health

Physical exercise, balance diet and sleep hygiene. 

100

It’s 2 am, you wake up with a panic attack. The usual coping strategies are not working, what can you do?

Call crisis line, call 811, call a friend/family. 

100

How can you prepare for a visit with your psychiatrist?

Education, keep track, make list of concerns, bring someone else, ask questions

100

How or where can you get information about medication?

Physician, Nurse, Pharmacist, Mental health association websites (CAMH)

200

What are 4 symptoms of depression

Change in sleep patterns, change in appetite, feeling of hopeless, lack of interest in usual activities, lowered energy level, self-isolation

200

Name 3 sleep hygiene strategies

Set a schedule, avoid caffeine later in the day, avoiding naps, limit screens 2 hours before bedtime, leave your bed if you don’t sleep after 20 mins, make your room comfortable

200

List two coping strategies to relieve or prevent your feelings of depression.

Stay in touch, stay/be active, maintain a routine, challenge negative thinking, balance diet and sleep hygiene. 

200

What is the difference between psychology and psychiatry?

Psychology: the study of the mind, emotions and behaviors. Examine the cognitive and social factors that influence people’s actions and reactions.

Psychiatry: Focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.

200

You forgot a whole day ‘s worth of medication. What do you do?

Do not take extra

Call/consult your treatment team

Call/consult pharmacist

Put reminders

300

What are the causes of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia?

Mostly unknown. Genetic, Environmental, Brain chemistry, personality type, actions/behaviours

300

What is a balance diet

Eating a variety of healthy food each day ( Fruits and vegetables, whole grains, proteins, limit highly/ultra processed food, drink water

300

What are early warning signs. Can you name 4?

Thoughts, feelings or behaviors that can indicate that you need help. 

Mood swings, Sleep of appetite changes, Withdrawal, Drop in functioning, Problem thinking, Apathy, Feeling disconnected, Nervousness, Unusual behaviors

300

True or False: you should always follow the direction of your psychiatrist without question?

False

You have the right to ask questions and also to take some time to think.

300

What is always on its way but never arrives?

Tomorrow

400

What are negative and positives symptoms?

Negative: absence of something.

Positive: add or distort the normal functioning

400

Caffeine is found in chocolate, coffee and some soda. Is caffeine a drug?

Yes, it is a naturraly occuring central nervous system stimulant. 

400

I am easy to lift, but hard to throw. What am I?

Feather

400

What goes up but never comes down?

Age

400

What are 3 common side effects of psychotropic medication

Dry mouth, sedation, weight gain, fatigue/drowsiness, sexual disturbance

500

What grows when you feed it, but dies when you water it?

Fire
500

What is always on the ground but is never dirty?

Shadow

500

What is a growth mindset and how can you develop it?

Believing you can develop the abilities through hard work. It can help you take on challenges and opportunities to learn and grow. 

500

Can you be held in the hospital against your will?

Yes, if you present a danger to yourself or to others.

500

You are starting antidepressant medication. When could you expect positive effects?

2 to 6 weeks

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