Myth or Fact
Hallucinations are the only symptoms of schizophrenia.
Myth. Schizophrenia is a brain-based disease, so it affects multiple parts of the brain. This can include the ability to think clearly, manage emotions, and make decisions. People with schizophrenia can have multiple symptoms.
Hallucinations are ______________
Seeing, hearing, tasting, feeling, or smelling things that others do not.
Is hurting yourself or others a positive or negative coping skill?
Negative.
True or False. Addiction is a disease.
True. Addiction causes changes in the brain's structure and functioning. It is not caused by poor willpower or character flaws.
True or False. When you have a mental illness, you can just "snap out of it."
False.
Schizophrenia is hopeless. People who have it never recover.
Myth. While there is no cure for schizophrenia, there are effective treatments. Medications and treatments are increasingly helpful.
Delusions are ____________
Believing things that are not based in reality.
True. Many people can function in some parts of their life with an addiction, but have problems in other areas.
True or False. Therapy involves just talking about your feelings.
Schizophrenia is the most prevalent diagnosis.
Myth. Depression is the most prevalent diagnosis, estimating to affect 300 million people.
The purpose of anxiety is to ________
When you are experiencing anxiety, it is your brain sending mixed signals in response to a non-threatening situation.
Name two pros/advantages of using distraction (e.g., watching television, cleaning, talking to others, reading, etc.) as a coping skill.
Gives your heart and mind a break.
Great for short-term relief of distress.
Can help you get through a crisis.
What are cravings?
A strong desire to use substances.
True or False. When you start therapy, you do not have to be in therapy for forever.
True.
Everyone who has schizophrenia knows they have a mental illness.
Myth. Many people who have schizophrenia wait months to years to be given a proper diagnosis. Something this can also be due to not realizing they have a mental illness.
Manic episodes typically last several days to several weeks. It is not common for a manic episode to last an hour to a day.
Is sleeping a positive, negative, or both coping skill?
Define relapse.
Relapse means returning to regular substance use after a period of sobriety.
False. Being in therapy demonstrates a commitment to self-improvement and emotional intelligence. Therapy can be used as a tool for personal growth.
Stress, childhood trauma, and substance use worsen mental health symptoms.
Fact. All of these can exacerbate symptoms of mental health.
People with mental illness are more or less dangerous than those without a mental illness.
What are two disadvantages of using an emotional release (e.g., crying, dancing, yelling)?
Hard to do in every situation.
Can lead to being more upset.
Define tolerance and withdrawal.
Tolerance: needing more of the substance to achieve the desired effect
Withdrawal: physical or psychological symptoms when not using substances
What is the best method of treatment for mental illness?
A. Therapy only
B. Medication only
C. Both therapy and medication
C.