Diagnosis / Symptoms
What does "PTSD" stand for?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
a mental health condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event
What are three coping skills for anger? coping skills for anger
exercise, breathing, taking a break, mindfulness, art, going for a walk, laughing, talk to someone, count, identify triggers, music
a hormone naturally produced by the body that regulates the sleep-wake cycle
melatonin
Name three things to help with time management
planners, calendars, timers, reminders, alarms, notes
What does "RN" stand for?
registered nurse
a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest
depression
What is grounding and when can it be useful?
techniques used to reconnect an individual with their surroundings and the present moment, often to manage anxiety, stress, or dissociation
primarily associated with mood regulation, sleep, and appetite. Imbalances in ____ can contribute to depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders
serotonin
How can a little bit of anxiety be a good thing?
Avoid danger and gives us a boost of adrenaline to solve problems
How many activity therapy groups do you guys have a day?
4
What is the most common mental illness among teenagers?
Anxiety ... 31.9% of teenagers experience an anxiety disorder
What does it mean if I say you have negative coping skills? What is an example of one?
strategies individuals use to manage stressful or challenging situations
plays a role in reward, motivation, and pleasure. Dysregulation of ______ is implicated in schizophrenia, depression, and Parkinson's disease
dopamine
Can someone practice too much self care? Why or why not?
an be counterproductive, potentially leading to feelings of guilt, anxiety, and even obsession with certain behaviors
What does "CTRS" stand for?
certified therapeutic recreation specialist
What are the three main types of responses to stress?
fight, flight, freeze
Describe progressive muscle relaxation and what it might be helpful for
a technique that helps reduce stress and anxiety by systematically tensing and then relaxing individual muscle groups
stress, anxiety, sleep
Also involved in the stress response, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
epinephrine (adrenaline)
Name three types of anxiety disorders
GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, separation anxiety
How many years of college did the doctor's have to go through in order to become a psychiatrist?
12
undergrad 4
med school 4
residency 4 (hands-on training)
How long do you need to be experiencing anxiety (that impacts your daily life) before it can be diagnosed at generalized anxiety disorder?
6 months
the anxiety needs to cause significant distress or impairment
What is the difference between avoidance in the anxiety cycle and using a distraction as a coping skill?
Distraction is often a temporary, healthy coping mechanism, while avoidance is a more persistent and often maladaptive way of avoiding dealing with difficult thoughts or situations
Involved in the body's stress response ("fight-or-flight"), regulating blood pressure, heart rate, and alertness.
norepinephrine
What is one way you can dispose of old medicine?
mix them with an unappealing substance such as dirt, cat litter, or used coffee grounds
do NOT crush
wallgreens/cvs
What year did Forest View open?
1982