Definitions
This is the term used to describe having a mental health disorder and substance use disorder at the same time.
Co-occurring Disorder
These disorders are considered brain diseases.
Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Disorders
Name two causes of relapse.
Emotional stress
Lifestyle choices and changes
Troubled relationships
Unhealthy company
Ignoring early relapse signs
Name a mental health disorder.
Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, etc.
This term is used to describe symptoms that start due to a medication you are taking.
Side Effects
This is the term used to describe when we refuse to accept something is true.
Denial
How are substance use and mental health related to criminal behavior?
They impact the choices we make.
What are the three stages of relapse.
Emotional, Mental, and Physical
Fill in the blank: Symptoms can _________ over time.
Change
Name one effective approach for treating co-occurring disorders.
Medication
Therapy
Changing Thinking Patterns
This term is the name for a chemical messenger that passes messages through neurons in the brain.
Neurotransmitter
What are two factors that may contribute to the development of co-occurring disorders?
Developmental Factors
Genetics
Biology
Psychology
Name an example of an external trigger and an internal trigger.
External examples: losing a loved one, losing a job
Internal examples: changes in our thoughts and feelings
Name one category of Mental Health Disorders.
Mood Disorders
Neuro-developmental Disorders
Personality Disorders
Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders
These two coping strategies are commonly used to promote relaxation.
Breathing Exercises and Mindfulness
This is the term used to describe inaccurate thought patterns.
Thinking Errors
Cognitive Distortions
What are the three parts of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy model?
Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors
What is one part of a relapse prevention plan?
Identifying triggers
Identifying warning signs
Identifying supports
Name one category of mental health medications.
Antidepressants
Antianxiety medications
Stimulants
Antipsychotics
Mood Stabilizers
Name two barriers that may prevent someone from getting help for their co-occurring disorder.
Not recognizing the problem
Having parts of the disorder we do not want to give up, even though it causes problems
Stigma or shame
Having a diagnosis that changes
Trauma or problems with brain function
Lack of access to mental health treatment
This is the term used to describe when part of us feels ready to make a change, and another does not.
Ambivalence
What does each letter in the STOP model for managing trigger situations stand for?
S - Stop
T - Think
O - Options
P - Positive Results
This term is used to describe small decisions over time that lead to relapse.
Seemingly Unimportant Decisions (SUDs)
What is the acronym used to describe trauma that happens in childhood?
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
What is the most effective strategy for treating Substance Use Disorders AND Mental Health Disorders?