Personal Recovery & Social Support
TRUE or FALSE: The IMR book recommends working on several areas to improve on at once, NOT just one.
FALSE
Where is the “Barbeque Capital of the World”?
Kansas City, MO.
Define stigma.
Negative and attitudes toward people who have symptoms of mental illness.
This is what you call a group of deer.
What is a herd?
TRUE or FALSE: Mental health medications do not cause side effects.
FALSE
These are some signs of a supportive relationship.
Helpful, shoulder to lean on, kind, etc.
How many varieties of watermelon are there? 65, 700 or 1,000?
over 1,000!
Name two symptoms of schizophrenia.
Hallucinations, delusions, thought disorder, cognitive difficulties, disorganized/catatonic behavior, negative symptoms, anxiety, depression.
This is the most common pet in the US.
What is a dog?
TRUE or FALSE: You should strive to have absolutely no stress in your life.
FALSE. A healthy amount of stress can help us stay focused on goals and get things done.
TRUE or FALSE: The most supportive relationships are reciprocal, with each person benefiting and helping the other.
TRUE :)
How many stars and stripes are on the USA flag?
50 stars, 13 stripes.
Name two symptoms of bipolar I disorder.
Feelings of euphoria, feeling irritable, grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, talking a lot, racing thoughts, becoming easily distracted, increased goal-oriented behavior, making poor decisions.
Name four coping skills.
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What does the "biological vulnerability" part of the stress vulnerability model refer to?
The increased chance someone may have to develop a mental health condition due to their biology.
Define recovery (many definitions).
- Recovery means getting back my identity and life.
- Recovery means no longer experiencing significant mental health symptoms.
According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, how much did Americans spend on fireworks in 2023? (in total) (hint: over 1 billion dollars).
2.3 billion
This is how schizophrenia, and other mental illnesses, are typically diagnosed.
Clinical interview, blood work/physical tests to rule out physical conditions.
Requests to use from friends/family, cravings, environments where they are being used, having the money to buy drugs, mental health symptoms, boredom, sleep issues, entering a place you previously used.
List three sources of stress that could contribute to mental health symptoms (don't overthink it).
Too much or too little to do, sickness/fatigue, alcohol, losing a loved one, being a victim of a crime, financial issues, etc.
Name two reasons social support is important
Helps with enjoying life more and being able to cope better. Can help you achieve goals. Can support you if mental health symptoms worsen or reemerge.
According to grocery data, this is the most common fourth of July food.
Hot dogs
Working on important goals, managing stress, building social support, using meds effectively, avoiding damaging substances, using a relapse prevention plan, using coping strategies for persistent symptoms, staying involved in mental health treatment.
This is what you call a group of lions.
A clowder, a pride, an amusement, a pod.
A pride.
List three problems that can arise from continued substance use.
Mental health symptoms, legal issues, social problems, work/school issues, health issues, physical or psychological dependence, safety risks.