Medications
Medications you do not need a prescription for
Over the Counter (OTC)
This protects your private health information
HIPPA-Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What is dehydration?
A state in which the body has lost more water than has been taken in.
Struggle to stabilize emotions and rapid shift from high to low expression of feelings
Bipolar disorders
National Alliance on Mental Illness
This means to take as needed
PRN
This is the definition of health literacy.
the ability of individuals to find, understand, and use health information and services.
What does SPF stand for?
Sun Protection Factor. It’s a measure of how well sunscreen blocks ultraviolet (UV) B rays. When you see an SPF number on a sunscreen product, it indicates the level of protection against UVB rays.
A sudden, overpowering fright response or feeling of terror for no known reason is an example of this.
Panic Attack
Expressing good things from your day is a coping strategy known as ________
Gratefulness
This can be taken for pain or swelling.
Acetaminophen or Ibupofen
Name a source where we can get valid health information
-healthcare providers /professionals
- Valid internet sites (from government agencies and professional health organizations)
- Recently published materials that were written by trusted science and health professionals
substance or ingredient that promotes growth, provides energy, and maintains life.
Nutrients
a feeling of emotional or physical tension in response to being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental/emotional pressure
Stress
maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment
Mindfulness
Prozac, Lexapro, and Wellbutrin are examples of this.
Antidepressants
What would not be a good source of health information.
Social Media, Websites that are selling things
Hardest substance found in the body.
Enamel
A mental health condition that develops following a traumatic event characterized by intrusive thoughts about the incident, recurrent distress/anxiety, flashback and avoidance of similar situations.
PTSD
This is what it means to self-regulate.
understanding and managing your behavior and your reactions to feelings and things happening around you
This means to take your medications by mouth.
PO
Name something you can do to increase your health literacy skills.
Ask questions, take notes, know your medical history, have a plan before your doctor's visit, bring someone with you, research
Name the five parts of MyPlate.
grains, protein, veggies, fruit, dairy
Term that refers to the presence of a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder in the same individual.
Duel Diagnosis
This is a simple technique that is excellent for managing emotions. Not only is it effective, but is also discreet and easy to use at any time and any place.
Deep breathing