Mental Health Basics
What is the term for a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest?
What is Depression
Name one healthy coping skill for managing stress.
What is exercise, journaling, or deep breathing.
Name one well-known support group for addiction recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous.
Why is having a support network important in recovery?
What is provides accountability and encouragement
What are feelings, and why are they important to recognize?
What are emotional signals that guide how we respond to situations?
Name two symptoms of anxiety disorders.
What is Restlessness, excessive worry
What is the purpose of practicing mindfulness?
What is to stay present and reduce stress
What is the term for needing more of a substance to feel the same effect?
What is Tolerance?
Name one way to support a friend struggling with mental health issues.
What is listen without judgment or encourage them to seek help
Name one technique to manage anger effectively.
What is deep breathing or taking a time-out
What is the term for the physical and emotional symptoms caused by stopping substance use?
What is withdrawal
How can you use box breathing to calm yourself?
What is inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds.
What is a common trigger for relapse in early recovery?
What is stress or being in high-risk environments?
How can interpersonal conflict affect recovery?
What is it can increase stress and trigger substance use
Why is it important to process difficult emotions rather than ignore them?
What is ignoring them can lead to negative coping behaviors like substance use
What are the four areas of health that contribute to overall wellness?
What is Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual
Name two benefits of having strong coping skills.
What is improved mood, better management of emotions
Name one strategy to prevent relapse.
WHat is avoiding triggers or creating a relapse prevention plan?
What is one benefit of attending group therapy?
What is building connections with others who understand your experiences
How can journaling help with emotional regulation?
What is it allows you to reflect on and process your emotions
What does it mean to reframe a negative thought?
What is Changing an unhelpful thought into a more constructive one
Why is self-care important in recovery?
What is the practice that reduces stress and promotes emotional well-being?
What does PAWS stand for?
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
Why is it important to set boundaries in relationships during recovery
What is to protect your mental health and sobriety
What is the connection between emotional regulation and relapse prevention?
What is managing emotions reduces the likelihood of turning to substances as a coping mechanism.)*