Riddles
David's father has three sons: snap, crackle & _____?
David
Mental health is defined as constant feeling of satisfaction
True or False. Vaping disables the lungs cleaning systems.
What does NA stand for ?
Narcotics Anonymous
Reframe this: I can never do anything right.
What room do ghosts avoid?
The living room
People with mental illness are more violent and dangerous than the general population.
Does vaping have health risks?
Yes, they have their own unique potential health risks. E-cigarettes contain propylene glycol which can accumulate in the retina which can cause damage & blindness.
Can marijuana be addictive?
Yes. 1 in 11 people who use it become addicted.
What is all or nothing thinking?
If a situation falls short of perfect, you see it as a total failure.
This is as light as a feather but a person can't hold it for long.
People with mental illnesses will not get better.
False
Do e-cigarettes just emit water vapor?
True or false. About 4 in 10 people who begin drinking before age 15 eventually become alcoholics.
True
Define cognitive distortion
Exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that believed to perpetuate the effects of psychopathological states, especially depression & anxiety.
What has a head, a tail, is brown and has no legs?
A penny
If you have anxiety disorder, it is important to avoid stress and stressful situations.
False. Avoiding stress can reinforce anxiety.
Can a person be effected by secondhand vape?
Yes, exposure to fine and ultrafine particles may exacerbate respiratory ailments like asthma, and constrict arteries which would trigger a heart attack.
Can abuse and addiction be considered the same thing?
No they are two different things
Cognitive distortions can take a serious toll on one’s mental health, leading to increased ___________.
Stress, depression & anxiety
What has a tongue but can not talk, gets around a lot but can't walk.
A shoe
A never ending supply of compassionate reassurance from family and friends and assistance in avoiding stress are good for someone with anxiety problems.
False. It helps maintain fears by keeping you from facing them.
Are e-cigarettes as addictive as typical cigarettes?
Yes
How does chronic substance use alter the brain?
They rewire it by flooding dopamine receptors
Are cognitive distortions common?
Yes, most people don't even know they have them because they are automatic thoughts.