Definitions
A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
Anxiety
Only women have eating disorders.
FALSE.
True or False- admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.
FALSE. Explain
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.
What is the most common mental illness in the US?
What is Anxiety (40 Million adults)
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
Bipolar disorder
You need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
FALSE. How to prepare to see a counselor
A group meeting where members guide each other towards the shared goal of recovery.
What is a Support Group
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?
Most adults need this many hours of sleep a night
What is 8 hours
a feeling of detachment from the body. Feeling as though the world around you is unreal.
What is dissociation?
Depression affects your mood but not the rest of your body.
FALSE. Give examples
True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Give three examples
A way of thinking where there is no middle ground. Things are either all good or all bad.
All-or-nothing thinking
This is one of the best tools for time management when first starting recovery.
What is scheduling?
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.
True or false. Setting unreasonable expectations and goals for yourself can be beneficial
FALSE your unreasonable expectations make you feel like your best efforts are not good enough.
We use this to link together problem behavior
Behavior Chain Analysis
What does NAMI stand for?
National Alliance on Mental Illness
How much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself
What is self esteem
Not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you
Addiction
True or False. Guilt can be a positive emotion
TRUE Guilt can be a motivator for positive change
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
To politely yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation is called this.
What is Assertiveness