General Mental Health
What are common signs of depression?
Sadness, feelings of hopelessness, isolation, crying, feelings of helplessness
What does ED stand for?
Eating Disorder
What are some coping skills that can help with anxiety?
Deep breathing, mindfulness, meditation, grounding techniques (5,4,3,2,1 method), distraction
What are 3 things listed on a relapse prevention plan?
Triggers, contacts/supports, coping skills
What does EDU stand for?
Eating Disorder Unit
What are 3 signs of bipolar?
Mania, mood swings, major depression
What contributes to the development of an eating disorder?
Variety of factors including social stressors, finances, family/culture, biological factors, etc.
What are 2 coping skills you can use for depression?
Gratitude journaling, socializing with friends and family, seeking support from a mental health therapist, taking medications as prescribed by medical doctor
What does relapse prevention mean?
Prevent relapse from occurring, however lapses and relapses might be apart of recovery. A relapse prevention plan aids in decreasing the probability of relapse from occurring.
What are ways to increase motivation for treatment?
Continue talking with friends or family for support, establish a "why" for recovery, have a purpose, and accomplish goals for yourself
What is fight, flight, freeze, and fawn?
Traumatic event responses
How old do you have to be to develop an eating disorder?
What are 3 ways you can express gratitude?
Daily reminders of what you are grateful for, express gratitude to friends and family, give back to society
Who would you call in a crisis?
Therapist, doctor, friends, family, 988, 911
What is the difference between PHP and IOP?
PHP: Partial Hospitalization Program, 5x a week
IOP: Intensive Outpatient Program, 3-4x a week
What is the difference between anxiety and depression?
Anxiety refers to worry, whereas depression refers to helplessness and hopelessness
How long does an eating disorder last?
There is no set timeline for an eating disorder
Try new coping skills that will better aid in your recovery
How do you know when to use a relapse prevention plan?
You would use a relapse prevention plan in times of crisis or emergency
What are ways you can treat an eating disorder?
How are bipolar I and II similar?
Both experience high highs and low lows
What are 3 common myths about eating disorders?
You cannot heal from an eating disorder, only women can have an eating disorder, eating disorders are "just a phase", people can be "too young" to develop an eating disorder
What are 3 DBT coping skills?
Urge surfing, DEAR MAN, STOP, RAINN, TIPP, mindfulness, deep/paced breathing
Where would you keep a relapse prevention plan?
Somewhere easily accessible to you, maybe a designated folder you have on your desk at home, bed side table or in your phone
What does therapy help you to do?
Aids in establishing positive coping skills to assist with daily living activities and life stressors