Definitions
A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
Anxiety
True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Give three examples
A group meeting where members guide each other towards the shared goal of recovery.
What is a Support Group
What is it called when you are taking care of yourself by putting distance between you and others on a regular basis?
What is... boundaries.
Most adults need this many hours of sleep a night
What is 8 hours
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
Bipolar disorder
True or False: Depression affects your mood but not the rest of your body.
FALSE. Give examples
a skill that helps us be more aware and accepting of our present experience, without being distracted or overwhelmed by thoughts and emotions.
What is mindfulness?
A way of thinking where there is no middle ground. Things are either all good or all bad.
All-or-nothing thinking
How much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself
What is self esteem
a feeling of detachment from the body. Feeling as though the world around you is unreal.
What is dissociation?
True or False: depression is the leading cause of disability in the world?
True
What is a WRAP plan?
Wellness Recovery Action Plan. Clients identify and understand their personal strengths and resources and then develop an individualized plan to use on a daily basis to manage mental health symptoms.
We use this to link together problem behavior
Behavior Chain Analysis
What are external triggers and how are they different from internal triggers?
People Places Things, External triggers come from the environment. Internal triggers come from the person's inner life and thoughts.
Not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you
Addiction
True or False: World Mental Health Day is in April
False, it is October 10
This type of therapy treatment helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.
CBT
What is the skill defined as the ability to accept situations that are outside of your control without judging them?
Radical acceptance
To politely yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation is called this.
What is Assertiveness
What does NAMI stand for?
National Alliance on Mental Illness
True or False: Exposure to trauma can impact and change the brain.
True; Our brain rewires itself after traumatic experiences
SMART goals are goals that are...
What is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Oriented?
What does DEAR MAN stand for?
Decrease express assert reinforce mindful appear confident negotiate
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