Mental Health Disorders/Diagnoses
What does the abbreviation "SMI" stand for?
Serious Mental Illness
What are two examples of healthy coping skills?
Reading, walking, breathing exercises, meditation, coloring, exercise, talking, etc.
The rates of heart disease, stroke, HIV, Hepatitis, and mental disorders move in this direction when addiction is also present
Increase/go up.
Finish this quote:
"The rules don't _______"
-Kenneth, Milieu Coordinator
"Change"
"Bend, the rules don't break"
What are the requirements to obtain a Blue Band on Unit Bravo?
30 days on Red Band with no point freezes; safe behaviors; role model for peers; following unit rules.
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression.
Bipolar Disorder
How can talking with someone be a helpful coping skill?
Helps to process emotions, can reduce impulsive or dangerous reactions, can help us challenge irrational thoughts or beliefs.
Name two negative effects of substance use.
Legal problems, relationship problems, exacerbation of mental health symptoms, financial problems.
Some people in recovery need help with past difficult life events, distressing experiences, and memories often referred to as a history of _______
Trauma
Positive-Hallucinations, Delusions
Negative-Difficulty expressing emotion, loss of interest in enjoyable activities.
Name three negative coping skills.
Drugs, alcohol, violence.
The term for when the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger and large amounts to produce the same effects?
Tolerance
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others.
Boundaries.
What are two responsibilities of patients on Unit Bravo?
Bathing, wearing clean clothing, keeping room clean, taking medication as prescribed, treating with respect.
This is the term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and sweating.
Panic attack or anxiety attack.
What are some healthy/positive ways to cope with delusional thoughts/beliefs?
Thought-challenging, thought logs, talking with trusted person.
Studies have shown a relationship between the use of this substance at an early age and increased risk of developing a psychotic disorder.
Marijuana/THC
If we hear someone talking negatively about mental health or mental illness, what can we do?
Provide education to the person, explain what stigma is, etc.
What are some reasons a patient might receive a 50-point freeze?
Cursing/disrespecting others, Refusing to follow staff directions, refusing to attend group, possession of non-dangerous contraband.
What is stigma? Give an example.
Stereotypes or negative views associated with a group of people.
Examples: People with mental illness are violent or unreliable.
What is the practice of focusing your mind on the present moment to alleviate stress and anxiety?
Mindfulness.
This two-word term is used to describe the phenomenon where an individual experiences both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder at the same time?
Dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder.
Why may a support group be helpful?
What behaviors would result in a demotion to white band?
Violence, sexual advances or remarks to peers or staff, verbal threats of harm, destruction of property, exposing oneself, racial slurs, etc.