Coping Skills
Define Coping Skills
Coping skills are techniques used to manage stress and difficult situations.
5 S&S of Anxiety
What are the 2 stages of Bipolar Disorder?
Mania & Depression
List 3 Medications Used for Depression
Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Lexapro (escitalopram), Effexor (venlafaxine), Paxil (paroxetine), Wellbutrin (bupropion), Cymbalta (duloxetine), etc.
What does CBT stand for & what is it?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a psycho-social therapy that focuses on communicating symptoms and experiences around mental health disorders. (e.i. Individualized Therapy)
List 5 coping skills used outdoors
Walking, Running, Playing Sports, Fishing, Gardening, Swimming, Mowing the Lawn, Playing with Pets, Golfing, etc.
5 S&S of Depression
Fatigue/Sleepy, Trouble Sleeping, Difficulties Concentrating, Self-Doubt, Hopelessness/Worthlessness, Irritability, Appetite Change, Little Interest in Activities, Sadness, Avoidance, etc.
How many SSRIs used to treat Depression (Name 3)
6 - Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Fluvoxamine
List 2 Medications used for Anxiety
Buspar (buspirone), Atarax or Vistaril (hydroxyzine), Inderal (propranolol), Benadryl (diphenhydramine), SSRIs (e.g. Lexapro), etc.
What are 3 techniques used to decrease anxiety?
Deep Breathing Exercises, Exercise, Mindfulness, Relaxation Techniques, Cognitive Therapy, Medications, Daily Adjustments, Medications, etc.
List 5 coping skills done independently
Journaling, Coloring, Drawing, Listening to Music, Cards, Puzzles, Watching Movie, Walking, Cooking, Cleaning, etc.
5 S&S PTSD
Easily Startled/Frightened, Guarded, Trouble Sleeping, Trouble Concentrating, Irritability, Aggression, Self-Destructive Behaviors (drinking, smoking), Flashbacks, Denial, Sense of Failure, Guilty/Ashamed, etc.
Estimated how many Adults have Depression in US? Adolescents (12-17)?
21 million adults in US have depression (estimated) - 8.4%
4.1 million adolescents in US have depression (estimated) - 17%
List 2 Medications used for ADHD
Ritalin/Concerta (methylphenidate), Adderall (dextroamphetamine or amphetamine), Focalin (dexmethylphenidate), Dexedrine/ProCentra/Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine), etc.
What does DBT stand for & what is it?
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a cognitive therapy that focuses around changing the negative thinking process to positive behavioral changes.
List 5 group coping skills
5 S&S of ADHD
Impulsive, Disorganized, Trouble Sleeping, Trouble Multitasking, Poor Planning, Restless, Low Frustration Tolerance, Difficulty Focusing, Hyperactive, Mood Swings, Inability to Complete Tasks, etc.
What percentage of the US received therapy?
Approximately 20%
List 2 Medications used for Mood Stabilization
Lithium, Lamictal (lamotrigine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Seroquel (quetiapine), Risperdal (risperidone), Haldol (haloperidol), etc.
How long do SSRIs take to start treating Depression?
Typically 6-8 Weeks
Name 3 Ways Coping Skills Help
1. Promote independence and adjustment to being alone.
2. Encourage ways to calm self down when upset/anxious.
3. Expand knowledge and skills useful in everyday life.
Confusion, Hallucinations, Disturbed Thoughts, Delusions, Paranoia, Decreased Performance/Work Efforts, Irritability/Agitation, Excessive Panic, etc.
What are 3 types of anxiety disorders?
GAD (generalized), Social Anxiety, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), Separation Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Phobias, etc.
List 3 Medications used for Insomnia (sleep)
Melatonin, Atarax/Vistaril (hydroxyzine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Seroquel (quetiapine), Catapres (clonidine), Desyrel (trazodone), etc.
What is the "Black Box Warning"?
The Black Box Warning states there is an increased risk for suicide for the first 4-6 weeks after starting a new antidepressant.