Mental Health
1 in 5 People in the year 2020 experienced this...
Some form of Mental Illness;
This is a way to evaluate decisions by identifying what is lost and what is gained by using / not using
What is a Cost Benefit Analysis?
This Step is "We admitted we were powerless over Alcohol- that our lives had become unmanageable.."
What is Step One?
Name three ways to care for yourself...
healthy eating
good sleep schedule
speak nicely to yourself
surround yourself with positive people
According to the Girl in Red, a chemical imbalance has got her "twisting things". She must be getting low on this...
What is Serotonin?
Delusions, hallucinations and disordered thinking are all symptoms of this diagnosis.
What is Schizophrenia?
What worksheet should we do when we want to make a change?
Change plan worksheet
These are people, places, objects, feelings, and times that cause cravings.
What are Triggers?
These are positive self statements that you would repeat to yourself each day.
What are Daily Affirmations?
Korn Guitarist Brian "Head" Welch attributed his sobriety to this...
What is Faith, Spirituality, Christianity, Belief in God?
characterized by drastic and sudden changes in mood, from unnatural highs (manic phase) to devastating lows (depressive phase).
What is Bipolar Disorder?
What makes something rational or irrational?
If it's True, makes sense and / or is helpful
This person is a guide, a mentor, and a fellow recovering addict, who volunteers their time to help a newcomer in the 12-step program.
What is a Sponsor?
Tell me one positive sentence about you could say to yourself.
I can do good things
Everyday is a new day to make better choices
I deserve love
Mistakes show I am trying
The process in which we consider if what we are choosing to believe is rational or irrational.
What is DIB or Disputing Irrational Beliefs?
Mental Health disorders are believed to be associated with an imbalance of these...
What are Neurotransmitters?
E.G - serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.
What are 2 basic strategies for coping with urges?
Examples: Use a healthy distraction, Review CBA, Mediation, Fitness, Music, Etc.
Grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change those we can, and wisdom to know the difference...
What is the Serenity Prayer?
Describe mindfulness.
Mindfulness is when you center yourself in the present moment. It can be done through meditation, relaxation exercises, or just simply slowing down and taking notice of things that are currently around you.
a form of Psychotherapy where negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as depression.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Many people experience emotions or thoughts that may disrupt their lives. A mental health diagnosis is based on these criteria...
What is Frequency, Duration and Intensity
What are the 4 points of SMART Recovery?
1) Building and maintaining motivation to change
2) Coping with urges to use
3) Managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in an effective way without addictive behaviors
4) living a balanced, positive, and healthy life
Alcoholics Anonymous is based on the principle that a recovered alcoholic can pass along their story and describe their sobriety to invite a newcomer to join this...
What is the Fellowship of AA?
How can unhealthy coping skills negatively affect our lives?
Unhealthy Coping Skill: Hurt Ourselves, Hurt Others, Creates Problems, Lost Friendships
What is statistically the most effective way to treat mental illness?
A combination of medication and other therapy modalities; E.g - Psychotherapy, Meditation, Yoga, Fitness, Journaling, Etc.