Treatment
True or False:
Medication is the only way to treat mental health.
False.
Why is therapy important?
Therapy gives you an opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns of emotions & learn new coping skills.
Name 5 positive coping skills.
Take deep breaths, meditation, mindfulness, journaling, drawing, listening to music, fidgets, exercise, talk with a friend etc.
What is a stressor?
Something that causes a state of strain or tension.
What is the EXACT name of this hospital?
Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
True or False:
Sleep can impact mental health.
True.
Sleep problems affect about 50-80% of those with mental health problems.
What does A.N.T.s stand for?
Automatic Negative Thoughts
Define positive affirmations.
Give two examples of a positive affirmation.
Positive affirmations are positively loaded phrases/statements that are used to challenge unhelpful or negative thoughts.
What are 3 ways to help manage stress?
Take breaks, exercise, connect with supportive people, meditation, healthy eating, good sleep hygiene etc.
Where can you find out who your staff is?
The white board under the TV.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive behavioral therapy.
This type of counseling or psychotherapy uses play to help children express or communicate their feelings.
Play therapy.
True or False:
Coping skills are used to avoid problems in our lives.
False.
Coping skills help us work through our problems and emotions. Avoiding stressful problems is considered an unhealthy coping skill.
What is a sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason?
Panic attack.
Name two doctors on this unit.
Dr. Kunze
Dr. Germain
Dr. McDonald
A small private facility usually staffed with people to help youth with their mental health. Youth will live her full time during their treatment.
Residential Facility.
Grace is struggling with interpersonal relationships and argues with her parents. She feels like they don’t listen to her. What kind of therapy should Grace and her parents have?
Family Therapy.
What is mindfulness?
Give an example of mindfulness.
Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment.
Example: Meditation etc.
Name 3 ways exercise can positively improve your stress.
Regular exercise can increase self-confidence, improve your mood, help you relax, and lower symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Name 3 items can you have in your room?
Puzzle, book, plain deck of cards, water, loose leaf paper, worksheets.
What types of medications are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Antidepressants.
Examples include:
Fluoxetine (Brand name: Prozac)
Sertraline (Brand name: Zoloft)
Paroxetine (Brand name: Paxil)
Citalopram (Brand name: Celexa)
Escitalopram (Brand name: Lexapro)
Fluvoxamine (Brand name: Luvox)
Vilazodone (Brand name: Viibryd
What does a BHIS worker do and what does BHIS stand for?
Behavioral Health Intervention Services.
BHIS workers work with families to help create supportive home environments. BHIS workers will meet with families in their homes.
What happens when we DON’T use coping skills?
We express our emotions negatively, have outbursts/tantrums, and do not process feelings or thoughts in a healthy way.
What does stress look like?
What are physical symptoms of stress?
Stress looks like: becoming easily agitated, frustrated, and moody. Feeling overwhelmed as if you are losing control or need to take control. Having a hard time relaxing and quieting your mind. Feeling bad about yourself and having low self-esteem etc.
Physical Symptoms of stress: headaches, difficulty concentrating, muscular tension, change in appetite, dizziness, restlessness, sweating, chest pain, racing heartbeat, fatigue etc.
Why is it important to be in your room during shift change?
For the privacy of other patients.