Symptoms
What are 2 symptoms of depression?
Low mood, crying, irritability, suicidal thoughts, overeating, decreased appetite, oversleeping, insomnia, low self-worth
Why do we use UNHEALTHY coping skills?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
Although unhealthy coping skills can have negative consequences, we use them because they are easy. They make us feel better in the short-term. We may not have enough practice using our other coping skills or need to learn different kinds to figure out what helps us.
Why is it important to learn the names and dosages of your medication?
That way you know what you're taking and how much. When you pick medications up at the pharmacy, this will make sure you were given the right ones and you're not missing them. Also, you'll know how to properly pack your medication planners. This will prevent medication errors.(Taking too much or too little)
What condiment was sold in the 1830’s as medicine?
Ketchup
I am full of holes, yet still hold water. What am I?
A sponge!
What is the most common type of mental health issue in the US?
A. Depression
B. Anxiety
C. Schizophrenia
D. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Anxiety disorders affect over 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.
Name a coping skill for coping with hallucinations
Listen to music (Drown out the voices)
Reality-testing (Check if what you're seeing/hearing is actually there)
Talking to someone about it
Why is it important to learn the side effects of the medication you're taking?
So you're able to recognize if/when you are experiencing a side effect so you can tell your doctor.
How can you make your life happier?
By doing things you love, staying true to yourself, prioritizing your values, etc.
What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?
DAILY DOUBLE!!
A penny!
What can cause your symptoms to increase?
Stress
Using drugs/alcohol
Time of year
Trauma
Lack of self-care
Not taking medication
Name of benefit of having positive coping skills
Having ability to decrease symptoms, better management of emotions, behaviors, and, improve self-esteem, etc.
TRUE or FALSE
Taking drugs and alcohol can negatively effect you and the medications you take.
TRUE
How would you assertively tell someone no when they are asking for your cigarettes?
What kind of coat can only be put on when it's wet?
A coat of paint!
True or False: Every person with schizophrenia hears voices.
FALSE. Approximately 3/4 of individuals with schizophrenia hear voices.
One is one thing you can do to stop being a people pleaser?
Realize you have a choice.
Set your priorities
Stall
Set a time limit
Consider if you’re being manipulated
Create a mantra
Be Assertive
Say No
You don't have to give excuses
What are some common side effects of taking medications for Schizophrenia?
What country is known to be the happiest country in the world?
A. United States
B. Finland
C. Japan
D. Spain
B. Finland
What has hands and a face, but can’t hold anything or smile?
A clock!
What kind of fear is agoraphobia?
Fear of leaving your house
Real definition: extreme or irrational fear of entering open or crowded places, of leaving one's own home, or of being in places from which escape is difficult.
What does STOP stand for? (That we learned yesterday)
S: Stop! Don't say or do anything.
T: Take a step back. Actually step away from your partner. Notice how you're breathing.
O: Observe what's going on inside and outside. Observe your thoughts and feelings.
P: Proceed mindfully. Consult your wise mind.
Why is taking your medication important, even if you're feeling really good and not having symptoms?
What is the most widely celebrated holiday in the world?
New Years
If you don’t keep me, I’ll break. What am I?
A promise!