Medication Management
True or False: It is usually recommended to stop taking psychiatric medications as soon as a person is feeling better.
FALSE!
True or False: There are apps available to download for free (such as Every Dollar) which can help you create your own budget.
True!
Name one way that chronic pain affects mental health.
Answers: Increased worry, fear, depression, anxiety, stress.
What is the Circadian Rhythm?
The Circadian Rhythm is the body's "internal clock." It is the natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle that our bodies move through every day. The Circadian Rhythm is foundational to well-functioning health.
Name one strategy to help with medication compliance.
Possible answers: Use a pill organizer, set an alarm reminder in your phone, leave a reminder note for yourself to take your medications, etc.
Name one barrier to taking medications as prescribed.
Name a strategy to manage money in a healthy way to improve financial wellness.
Possible correct answers: Making a budget, opening a savings account, working to pay down debt, etc.
Describe how increased stress/anxiety can affect chronic pain.
Stress/Anxiety can lead to tension or clenched muscles, which can then increase pain.
What is an example of something that disrupts the body's circadian rhythm?
Possible answers could include: Eating late at night, spending time on devices or in bright artificial light late at night, exercising at night, drinking caffeine later in the day, etc.
Mindfulness can be helpful to cope with many things, including __________.
Possible Answers: Chronic pain or illness, depression, anxiety, unhealthy urges, sleep issues, etc.
Name one strategy for medication compliance.
Possible answers: Set an alarm reminder, use a pill box/organizer, keep medications in a visible place to help remember to take them, etc.
Name one strategy to help reduce impulsive spending.
Possible answers: Pause and ask yourself if the purchase is a WANT or a NEED. Pause and ask yourself if the purchase aligns with your values.
Name one healthy strategy to use to cope with chronic pain.
Possible correct answers: Ease tension in the body, use healthy distractions, use good ergonomics, take medications as prescribed, pacing activities, mindfulness, etc.
Circadian rhythm dysfunction can contribute to mental health conditions, such as _______________.
Depression & Anxiety.
Name the best way to dispose of any unused, old, or expired medications.
Take them to a local pharmacy (such as CVS, Walgreens, etc) that offers medication disposal services!
Define what Financial Wellness means.
A person's satisfaction with their current financial situation and future prospects (including income, debt, and savings).
How can mindfulness provide benefits for chronic pain?
The goal of mindfulness is to ease tension and relax the body as much as possible, which can then help to reduce pain.
Name one "action step" that can be taken to support a healthy Circadian Rhythm.
Possible answers: Refrain from caffeine after lunch, keep the place that you sleep cool & dark, refrain from eating large meals late at night, get exercise done during the day before dinner, etc.
Name two things that are VERY IMPORTANT to inform your medication prescriber about!
Possible answers: 1) Allergies 2) Adverse Reactions to Medications 3) All medications currently being taken 4) All over-the-counter vitamins/supplements currently being taken
This is a local agency that provides free financial counseling. They assist clients with creating a budget, building credit, managing student loans, planning for retirement, and more.
Credit Counseling Center
What is ergonomics?
The goal of ergonomics is to design tasks, tools, furniture and equipment in a way that minimizes risk of injury or physical stress on the body.
Possible answers could include: IBS, weight gain, autoimmunity, hormonal dysregulation, high blood sugar.