Safety
If you feel like you took the wrong medication, what should you do?
Tell staff or someone you trust right away.
True or False
Medicines can sometimes make you sleepy?
True
I make your heart race and your hands sweat when nothing is wrong. What am I?
Anxiety
A person who is very sad most of the day might have....
Depression
If you feel lonely, what's something you can do?
Talk with staff or join a group.
True or False
It's safe to keep expired medications in case you run out.
False
What should you do if your medicine makes your stomach hurt?
Notify staff or your doctor
I can be high one day and lo the next. What am I?
Mood Swings
A person who is afraid to be around people might have...
Social Anxiety
If you feel a panic attack coming, what can help?
Slow breathing or grounding exercises
When you feel angry and want to yell, what's a safe choice?
Take a walk, deep breath, talk to staff, or ask for a PRN medication instead of lashing out.
Some medicines can make your mouth dry. What can help?
Drink water, chew sugar-free gum, and/or tell staff.
I tell you things that aren't true, like people are against you. Who am I?
Paranoia
Someone who washes their hands over and over might have....
OCD
If you don't want to take your medicine, what should you do?
Tell staff why and talk about it.
If you are offered another medication from someone (other than staff) inside the facility or outside, what should you do?
Decline the medication and notify staff.
If medicine makes you dizzy, what's the safest thing to do?
Sit down slowly and let staff know.
I'm invisible, but I make you feel heavy and sad. What am I?
Depression
Someone who has scary dreams after a bad event might have....
PTSD
If another client is loud and upsetting, what should you do?
Walk away and tell staff
What does safety regarding your medication mean to you?
..........
What type of side effects should be reported to staff or doctor?
ALL
I help you calm down, focus on now, and feel more grounded. You can help by breathing slowly or naming things around you. What am I?
Mindfulness
Someone with an area of skin that becomes red and swollen might have....
An infection
If you're feeling like hurting someone or yourself, what should you do?
Tell staff right away to stay safe.