Healthy Habits
This drink keeps you hydrated and supports every body system.
What is water?
This is the safest way to take your medication.
What is “as prescribed”?
This simple breathing technique helps calm your nervous system
What is deep breathing?
You should always keep walkways free of these
What are tripping hazards?
This part of your body controls emotions, memory, and decision‑making.
What is the Brain
Walking for 10–20 minutes can improve this part of your mood.
What is stress or anxiety?
You should never stop this type of medication suddenly (common in psych).
What are antidepressants?
Writing down your feelings is called this coping strategy.
What is journaling?
If you feel dizzy, you should do this before standing.
What is sit or stand slowly?
This chemical messenger helps regulate mood and is often targeted by antidepressants.
What is Serotonin?
Eating foods with fiber helps prevent this uncomfortable condition.
What is constipation?
Taking meds at the same time daily helps maintain this.
What is a steady (therapeutic) level in your body?
This grounding technique uses your five senses.
What is the 5‑4‑3‑2‑1 method?
This emergency number is used in the U.S.
What is 911?
This part of the nervous system activates the “fight‑or‑flight” response during anxiety.
What is the Sympathetic nervous system?
Getting 7–9 hours of sleep helps your brain do this.
What is heal, reset, or regulate emotions?
This common side effect of many meds can be reduced by drinking water.
What is dry mouth?
This type of exercise releases endorphins that improve mood.
What is physical activity?
You should never mix alcohol with this class of medications.
What are sedatives or benzodiazepines?
This hormone rises during stress and can make your heart beat faster.
What is Cortisol?
This vitamin comes from sunlight and supports bone health.
What is Vitamin D?
you should call your provider if you experience this after starting a new medication.
What are severe side effects?
Challenging negative thoughts is part of this therapy style.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
If you have chest pain that doesn’t go away, you should do this immediately.
What is seeking emergency care?
This part of the brain helps you make decisions, solve problems, and control impulses
What is the prefrontal cortex?