Mental Health Disorders
a mental health condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about various everyday events and activities, often for at least six months
GED Generalized Anxiety Disorder
a neurotransmitter and hormone that plays a crucial role in the brain and body, influencing movement, mood, motivation, and reward.
Dopamine
The person is in active modification of behavior
Action
a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
Jealousy
techniques that involve controlled and conscious breathing patterns to improve physical and mental well-being. These exercises can help manage stress, anxiety, and even improve sleep.
Breathing Exercises
also known as manic depression, is a mental health condition characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration
Bipolar Disorder
this part of the brain is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions, motor control, and personality expression.
Frontal Lobe
there is no intention of changing behavior; the person may be unaware that a problem exists
Precontemplation
describes a state of persistent low mood and aversion to activity, often impacting a person's thoughts, feelings, behavior, and overall well-being.
Depression
This acronym is a good reminder of the physical needs we often have that can trigger cravings or make them more intense.
HALT - Hungry Angry Lonely Tired
a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It's characterized by a range of symptoms including intrusive thoughts, avoidance behaviors, changes in mood and thinking, and heightened arousal.
PTSD Post traumatic stress disorder
endogenous chemicals that allow neurons to communicate with each other throughout the body.
Neurotransmitters
The person is intent on taking action to correct the problem; usually requires buy-in from the client (i.e. the client is convinced that the change is good) and increased self-efficacy (i.e. the client believes s/he can make change)
Preparation
a painful emotion characterized by feelings of inadequacy, worthlessness, and exposure. It often stems from a perceived failure to meet personal or social standards and can lead to withdrawal from social situations and negative self-perception.
Shame
these can be helpful for navigating challenges, reducing stress, and promoting well-being. These skills can range from problem-solving techniques to engaging in activities that bring joy or relaxation.
Coping Skills
a mental health condition characterized by a combination of symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder, such as bipolar disorder or major depression
Schizoaffective Disorder
a highly selective semipermeable border of cells that prevents most substances in the blood from entering the brain.
Blood Brain Barrier
Logically, this stage, or recurrence of previously undesired behaviors, would follow Maintenance of the newly acquired behaviors.
Relapse
a common human emotion characterized by a lack of interest and a feeling of restlessness or weariness with one's current situation. It can stem from a lack of mental stimulation, difficulty concentrating, or feeling unable to engage with one's environment.
Cravings last about 7 - 20 minutes. This deceptively easy coping skill can be utilized any time cravings arise by setting a timer.
Waiting them out
Formerly called Multiple personality disorder, this is a mental health condition where a person experiences two or more distinct personality states, often referred to as "alters," that recurrently take control of their behavior and thoughts.
DID Dissociative Identity Disorder
a short branched extension of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body.
Dendrite
Sustained change occurs and new behavior(s) replaces old ones. Per this model, this stage is also transitional
Maintenance
a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
Euphoric
If someone forgets that addiction is a chronic condition, they may be tempted to have “just one” drink, injection, hit or bump with the expectation that it won’t be a big deal. This leads to riskier situations and eventually a full relapse.
Overconfidence in Recovery