Mental Health Disorders
A disorder associated with low mood, low energy, and loss of interest
Depression
A simple breathing technique to reduce stress
Deep or box breathing
CBT stands for this type of therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A situation or feeling that causes emotional discomfort
Trigger
Reason anxiety can lead to substance use
People may self-medicate to feel calm
A condition that causes constant worry or nervousness
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A physical activity that can boost mood and reduce anxiety
Exercise
CBT focuses on the connection between these three elements
Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
A trigger that comes from inside the body or mind
Internal trigger (like sadness or boredom)
Untreated depression can lead to this risk
Increased risk of relapse or hopelessness
A disorder that causes mood swings from manic highs to depressive lows
Bipolar Disorder
An emotional outlet that uses drawing, writing, or music
Creative expression
A negative, automatic thought often challenged in CBT
Cognitive distortion
A trigger that comes from the environment
External trigger (like arguments or locations)
A term for having both a mental health and substance use diagnosis
Co-occurring disorder
A disorder involving compulsions and intrusive thoughts
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A grounding technique that uses your senses to calm you
5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique
A worksheet that helps track unhelpful thoughts
Thought record
A sign someone may be mentally struggling
Isolation, changes in sleep, or hopelessness
Link between trauma and co-occurring disorders
Trauma can lead to emotional struggles and substance use
A trauma-related disorder that includes flashbacks and nightmares
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A support-based way to manage stress or triggers
Talking to a trusted person or support group
A CBT technique that helps change negative thinking patterns
Cognitive restructuring
A strategy to manage triggers before they cause harm
Safety plan or coping plan
Importance of treating both mental health and substance use
They affect each other and both must be addressed for recovery