Substance Abuse
True or False: Men are more likely to experience depression than women.
False. Depression is about 50% more common among women than among men. (WHO)
This is a mental illness that interferes with a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others. Symptoms individuals may experience with this mental illness include hallucinations, disorganized speech and delusions.
Schizophrenia
True or False: There is no cure for mental illness.
True. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness. (According to NAMI.org)
How long does it take for medications to start having an effect?
A. Same day
B. 1 week
C. 2-6 weeks
D. 8 weeks
C. 2-6 weeks
This is the practice of regularly taking time to focus on your own physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
Self-care
True or False: People with depression do not experience symptoms of psychosis.
False. MDD with psychosis affects anywhere from 10 to 19 percent of people having an episode of major depression.
Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life-threatening events; however, some will develop longer term symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of what?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
These hormones often referred to as the "feel-good" hormones, are released during activities that promote well-being, like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization
Endorphins
True or False: About 1 in 25 U.S. adults live with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
True. (CDC.gov)
This is the term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and sweating.
Panic Attack
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others.
Boundaries
What percentage of people with substance abuse also suffer from mental illness?
A. 23.7%
B. 50.5%
C. 75.2%
D. 47.3%
B. 50.5% of adults in the U.S. who have had a problem with substance abuse also suffer from mental illness. (USC)
Name 3 antidepressants.
PROZAC, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE
This skills-based form of therapy used in substance use and mental health recovery focuses on identifying and changing thinking patterns to help change feelings and negative behaviors
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What does S.E.L.F. and IMR stand for?
Safety Emotion Loss Future
Illness Management and Recovery