Misc. 1
What does the lime green ribbon Symbolize
Mental health awareness
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, spiritual, social and emotional
Self Care
What is the leading cause of disability worldwide?
Depression. Depression is the most common mental health challenge in the United States. It can change how a person thinks, feels, and acts and cause our body to feel sick too.
What is the name of the mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking?
Al-Anon. is one of the oldest and largest support groups in the world for friends and family who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking.
The best way to develop coping skills is to ____
Practice them!!
What day is World Suicide Prevention Day?
September 10th Yearly
This term refers to the healthy ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of another. –
Empathy or empathizing
50% of mental health problems begin by what age?
14. It’s a common myth that acting out as a young adult or teen is just part of being a kid. Research has shown that half of all mental health disorders start by age 14; however, an average of 11 years pass after the onset of symptoms before a person seeks help for mental health symptoms.
In what month is National Recovery Month celebrated?
Every September, the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover.
How do addictive agents enhance activity in the reward pathway?
Increase the release of dopamine within the brain
Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual's mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life-threatening event; however, some will develop longer term symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of what?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This two-word term describes when you carefully hear and focus on what another person is saying and then repeat back what you heard to confirm that you understood them
Active Listening
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavior Therapy. A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thoughts and behaviors to improve mental health
In 2017, _______ was responsible for more than 28,000 deaths in the U.S., which is more deaths than from any other type of opioid.
Fentanyl or synthetic opioids
Fentanyl is a synthetic (man-made) opioid that is 50x more potent than heroin and 100x more potent than morphine. It can be prescribed in the form of patches, tablets, lozenges, or nasal sprays, as well as illegally made and mixed into other drugs such as marijuana, heroin, or cocaine.
This approach to addiction recovery focuses on minimizing the negative consequences associated with active substance use by providing tools, strategies, resources, and supports to reduce the risks and dangers associated with that use
Harm reduction
What is the term for when someone experiences a mental illness and a substance use disorder simultaneously?
dual diagnosis, or also referred to as co-occurring disorder.
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others.
Boundaries
What percentage of individuals with severe mental illness report being victims of a violent crime within a given year?
More than 25%. Most people who have been diagnosed with a mental illness are not violent or dangerous. In fact, they are more likely to be a victim of violence at a rate that is almost 12 times higher than that of the general population.
______ is the use of FDA-approved medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) research has shown that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat substance use disorders and for some individuals struggling with addiction, MAT can help sustain recovery. MAT is primarily used for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription opioids such as oxycontin.
What neurotransmitter’s are affected with depression?
Serotonin, Norepinephrine and Dopamine
The main character in the 2001 movie 'A beautiful Mind' experiences what mental illness?
Schizophrenia. The film provides viewers with an inside look into the mind of someone battling to separate reality from delusion, as well as dispels many myths about schizophrenia and communicates important truths.
Experts suggest incorporating activates and practices from five dimensions into your self-care routine. These five dimensions include: physical, mental, spiritual, ____ and _____.
Social and emotional
What year was Mental Health Awareness Month created in the United States?
Mental Health Awareness Month has been recognized and celebrated since 1949.
Name three signs of opioid overdose.
•Small and constricted “pinpoint pupils”
•Falling asleep or loss of consciousness
•Slow and shallow breathing
•Choking or gurgling sounds
•Limp body
Pale, blue, or cold skin
Excessive release of which hormone from the adrenal cortex can lead to prolonged feelings of hopelessness, rejection, and anger, serving as a trigger to anxiety and depressive disorders?
Cortisol