Causes of Mental Illness
Recovery Concepts
Mental Health Symptoms
Psychiatric Medications
Health Problems
100
Some people's ________ increases the chances of developing a mental health problem because they inherited certain biological limitations from their parents. For example, based on their ______, some people are physically and emotionally more sensitive to stress than others. Even the usual day-to-day stresses can bring about serious symptoms.
What is genetic makeup or genes?
100
A _______ means the return of symptoms of mental health problems in such a way that hurts a person's recovery. It may result in hospitalization, loss of job or housing, distress for the person, physical health problems, and other unwanted outcomes.
What is a relapse?
100
Unusual or strange beliefs that are firmly held even though there are no facts to back them up. For some people, these kinds of beliefs are difficult to change even when it causes the person distress.
What are delusions?
100
This class of medications helpes reduce extremes of moods, including mania and depression.
What are mood stabilizing agents such as Lithium and Depakote?
100
This physical health problem is a rise in blood sugar levels that results when the body does not produce enough insulin. It can increase the risk for other medical problems such as heart disease.
What is diabetes?
200
Research has shown that excessive use of ________ can trigger a mental health problem or make existing symptoms worse.
What are drugs and alcohol?
200
Personal ______ are events or situations that may lead to an increase of symptoms. ______ can be sudden negative or positive events that are stressful as well as a build-up of day-to-day stressors. Examples of _______ include pain, lack of sleep, being bored or alone, being rejected, being evicted, and running out of money.
What are triggers?
200
False perceptions of seeing or hearing things when nothing is there.
What are hallucinations?
200
This class of medications helps reduce symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech or behavior.
What are anti-psychotic medications such as Olanzapine, Clozapine, and Haloperidol?
200
This condition is when your blood pressure rises above normal levels. It can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.
What is high blood pressure or hypertension?
300
________ factors refer to the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that we have learned throughout our lives. These factors have to do with the way a person copes with stress, solves problems, and develops healthy relationships. _______ factors include the following: intelligence, attitudes, judgment, coping skills, motivation, and reasoning skills.
What are psychological factors?
300
Small changes in the way a person thinks, feels, and acts that are signs indicating a person is starting to have their mental health symptoms come back. When you know your ________, you can make decisions and take steps to prevent a relapse.
What early warning signs?
300
Examples of this type of symptom include: "My thoughts are sometimes jumbled and confused" "Sometimes I lose my train of thought" "I get distracted easily" "I sometimes act before thinking"
What are symptoms related to trouble learning and concentrating?
300
These medications are used in place of smoking to deliver nicotine in a safe manner.
What are nicotine replacement therapy such as nicotine gum, patch, and nasal spray?
300
This is a lung disease in which airways may be blocked, obstructed, or swollen, which causes difficulty in breathing. It can be triggered by allergies, pollution, and stress.
What is asthma?
400
______ may lead to new or worsening of mental health problems. Some examples of ______ include domestic violence, physical or sexual abuse, neglect, being the victim of bullying, being the victim of crime, or experiences of combat.
What is trauma?
400
Having this refers to having relationships that are rewarding, enriching, and helpful. Having this means that you feel connected, cared for, and cared about by other people. Having this means that disagreements are handled respectfully and can usually be resolved.
What is social support?
400
Examples of symptoms that involve this are: "Losing one's temper easily" when frustrated "Behaving in a defiant and spiteful manner" "Deliberately annoying, blaming, or criticizing others" "Starting fights and being cruel to others"
What are antisocial symptoms that involve harmful action to others and property? People with these symptoms may be "acting out" their anger, frustration, fear, rage, or other strong negative feelings and thoughts.
400
Brain ______ affect the way we think, feel, and act. When brain _____ get out of balance, your brain receives only bits and pieces of information. Psychiatric medications work by balancing these brain _____.
What are brain chemicals or neurotransmitters?
400
Symptoms of this health problem include shortness of breath, intense chest pain, uncomfortable change in heart beat, pressure in the chest, and lightheadedness.
What is coronary heart disease or heart attack?
500
________ refers to the negative opinions and attitudes that some people have toward people with mental health problems. Many people may feel a sense of shame or guilt due to the negative opinions others may have towards people with mental health problems. Overcoming this feeling of shame or self-_____ is an important step toward recovery.
What is stigma?
500
Mental health ______ include thinking, feeling, and acting in ways that improve the quality of your life. A person with mental health ______ finds ways to bounce back from upsetting feelings, disappointments, and life problems. Mental health ______ include thinking before acting, getting along with others, focusing on the positive, and using good judgement.
What are mental health strengths?
500
Symptoms of this include feeling irritable, feelings of extreme excitement, feeling overly powerful, talking a lot, racing thoughts, being easily distracted, being extremely active, and making quick and poorly thought out decisions.
What is mania?
500
This common side effect can best be coped with by drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water daily, eating high-fiber foods, and doing light exercise.
What is constipation?
500
Symptoms of this condition include sudden weakness or numbness in the arm, leg, face, or one side of the body. Other symptoms can be sudden trouble in speech, sudden trouble in vision, or sudden dizziness.
What is stroke?
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