diagnosis
is a feeling of fear, dread, and uneasiness. It might cause you to sweat, feel restless and tense, and have a rapid heartbeat. It can be a normal reaction to stress.
anxiety
can help treat depression and anxiety disorders. They work by increasing neurotransmitters, which are chemicals in the brain like serotonin and noradrenaline. This can improve mood and emotion, and can also disrupt pain signals sent by nerves
antidepressant
comforting yourself through your 5 senses
self soothing
where did Moesha just go
on a cruise!
Tools for centering and grounding yourself in the present moment
mindfulness
occurs in climates where there is less sunlight at certain times of the year.
Symptoms include fatigue, depression, hopelessness, and social withdrawal.
medications used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, where a person's mood changes from a depressed feeling to a high “manic” feeling or vice versa
mood stabilizers
taking your mind off the problem for a while
distraction
what is Jess's fun fact
she's left handed
is a practice in which an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state
meditation
often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school or work.
Symptoms include limited attention and hyperactivity.
ADHD
altering brain chemistry to help reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations, delusions and disordered thinking. They can also help prevent those symptoms from returning.
antipsychotic
Tools for identifying and expressing your feelings
emotional awareness
what is Chris's favorite color
red
Acknowledge five things that you can see around you
Acknowledge four things that you can touch around you
Acknowledge three things you can hear around you
Acknowledge two things around you that you can smell
Acknowledge one thing around you that you can taste
5,4,3,2,1
A mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships. Symptoms include emotional instability, feelings of worthlessness, insecurity, impulsivity, and impaired social relationships.
a mental health condition that can cause long-term patterns of instability.
BPD
commonly used to treat worry, nervousness, and tension
anti anxiety
is a unique approach to channel inner feelings, emotions, stress, and trauma through mediums such as painting, sculpting, poetry, creative writing, music, and photography
what is the name of the fish in the office
dumpling
involves lying down and focusing on different parts of the body, noticing any sensations and simply observing them without judgment. This activity can help kids calm down, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation.
body scan
involves an extensive preoccupation with perfectionism, organization and control. People with _____ have rigid beliefs and need to have control of themselves, others and situations.
OCPD
a class of drugs that speed up messages travelling between the brain and body. They can make a person feel more awake, alert, confident or energetic.
stimulant
Doing something the opposite of your impulse that's consistent with a more positive emotion
opposite action
what color was Annies hair
pink!
is a two-step relaxation technique that can help reduce stress and anxiety. ____ involves slowly tensing and then relaxing each muscle group. This can help you become more aware of the difference between muscle tension and relaxation.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)