Symptoms
Name a symptom of depression
Depressive mood, Markedly diminished interest or pleasure, Significant weight loss, Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day, Psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day, Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day, Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt, Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day, Recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal ideation without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide
T or F: people who experienced trauma may not show any trauma symptoms
True. People experience trauma differently.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Name one mind-body connection coping skill
breathing techniques, temperature, progressive muscle relaxation, intense exercise, mindfulness, sleeping, etc.
Name a group rule
Attendance, Confidentiality, Intoxication, Tolerance, Respect
Name a symptom of GAD
T or F: being neglected by your caregiver can lead to complex PTSD
True. Complex PTSD can be commonly seen in survivors of childhood abuse (physical/emotional), sexual exploitation, abandonment, etc.
What is the ABC of CBT?
A - activating event
B - beliefs/thoughts
C - consequences
Name two expressive coping skills.
drawing, coloring, journaling, writing, calligraphy, music...
Who can prescribe you medication in this program?
Alanna, NP
What does "comorbid" mean?
Name 3 symptoms of trauma
traditional psychology - alleviate the symptoms
positive psychology - Rather than trying to decrease or eliminate sadness, it instead focuses on increasing happiness and well-being.
name one positive psychology technique.
gratitude exercises, a letter to self, silver line, strength spotting, act of kindness, designing a beautiful day, etc.
Who is your case manager (clincian)?
Normally it is the person who did your intake.
What does dual diagnosis mean?
sud + mental health
T or F: complex trauma is commonly misdiagnosed as BPD
True
Name one theory developed for trauma
unhealthy: use substances, self-harm, isolation, overeating/not eating, etc.
healthy: talk to friends, use fidgets, breathing techniques, expressive art, go for a walk...
What are some programs that you can join after graduation?
Alumni support group, virtual DBT group, etc.
What is the difference between bipolar 1 and 2?
People with bipolar I disorder experience mania differently than those with bipolar II disorder. People with bipolar I disorder may also not have major depressive episodes, while all people with bipolar II disorder do.
T or F: trauma needs long time treatment and is mainly done in outpatient settings
T
What are Id, Ego, and Superego in psychodynamic theory?
The id, ego, and superego are three elements of personality described by Sigmund Freud in his psychoanalytic theory. The id is the primitive and instinctual part of the mind that contains sexual and aggressive drives and hidden memories. The superego is the moral conscience that strives for perfection. The ego is the realistic part that mediates between the id and the superego. The interaction of these three parts influences how people think and behave.
T or F: emotion-focused coping is healthier than question-focused coping.
Not necessarily.
Who can decide your discharge?