Medications
Myth or fact: Medication and therapy can be used together to support mental health
Fact
This simple breathing technique involves inhaling for 4 seconds, holding for 4, and exhaling for 4
box breathing
This animated movie features characters like Joy, Fear, and Sadness who live in a child’s mind
Inside Out
Paying attention to the present moment, like noticing your surroundings or your breath, is called this
Mindfulness
A person can use this type of skill immediately to manage distressful emotions.
What is DBT, or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy?
This type of expert doctor specializes in treating mental health and can prescribe medications
Psychiatrist
Imagining a calm place—like a beach or quiet room—to help your mind relax is known as this
Guided Imagery
This Disney character worries constantly and says “Oh, bother…
Eeyore
This simple daily practice involves naming 3 things you’re thankful for to boost mood and perspective
Gratitude
This is important to manage stress, build resilience, improve mood, boost self-esteem, renew energy, and support overall emotional and psychological well-being.
Antidepressants help balance these chemical messengers in the brain.
Neurotransmitters
This type of boundary-setting skill involves saying “no” when you need to protect your time or energy
Assertiviness
This 1970s British rock band wrote “Comfortably Numb,” exploring isolation and emotional struggle
Pink Floyd
Repeating simple encouraging phrases like “I can do this” is called this
Affirmations
Creating SMART goals can benefit your recovery. The acronym SMART stands for....
What is specific, measurable, attainable, reasonable, timely?
This type of medication — used to help with depression and anxiety — is one of the most commonly prescribed classes of psychiatric meds.
SSRI
This relaxation technique involves tensing and then releasing different muscle groups to reduce stress
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
This 2000s pop-punk band often wrote about anxiety, depression, and isolation; hits include “I Miss You” and “All the Small Things.”
Blink-182
This simple technique involves saying nice things to yourself
Positive Self-Talk
Anger management includes conflict resolution. Two conflict resolution techniques include...
What is Active listening, "I" statements, empathy, find common ground, compromise, set boundaries, seek professional help, STOP skill (Stop, Take a Step Back, Observe, Proceed Mindfully)
This neurotransmitter, often nicknamed the “feel-good chemical,” is commonly targeted by antidepressants
Serotonin
The best coping skill is
This 2014 film depicts a woman dealing with bipolar disorder while balancing work, love, and family
Silver Linings Playbook
Focusing on what you can control rather than worrying about what you can’t is an example of this skill
Cognitive Reframing
Open processing is a beneficial group that is offered at Pasadena Villa. Three benefits of open processing include...
Processing trauma, learning to be vulnerable, building relationships, increasing trust, learning healthy communication with others, impulse control