Mental Illnesses
A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
What is depression
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
What is AA (Alcoholic’s Anonymous)
A bank account that enables you to make withdrawals or payments to other people using checks
What is a Checking Account
True or False When someone does not quickly respond to my calls or texts, I should repeatedly call or text them until they respond.
What is False. They may be busy, and repeatedly calling/texting would be annoying and frustrating to others.
In this condition, blood sugar levels are controlled with lifestyle changes and/or insulin.
What is Diabetes
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
What is BiPolar Disorder
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?
What is a craving
Name 3 monthly expenses associated with renting a house or apartment.
What is Rent, utilities (garbage, electricity, water), renter's insurance, wifi, cable, phone.
This is the action of being kind. A person is this when you see someone in need and you offer to help.
What is generosity
A measure of body fat based on height and weight.
What is BMI (body mass index)
A disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
What is Post traumatic stress disorder
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____.
What is INCREASED TOLERANCE
What is Mississippi's minimum wage?
What is $7.25
I am in a bad mood. I don't want to participate. I don't feel like I need to listen. I don't feel like I need to be here. I am asked again to do my work. What should you do?
What is Be an Adult and do the work.
True or False. To be truly healthy, one must be free from sickness.
False
A disorder that affects a person's thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities.
What is Schizophrenia
Drug that causes a boost in alertness and increases the activity of the central nervous system.
What is a stimulant?
Name three transportation options available to you. [Outside of the GCMHC transportation]
Taxi, Uber, Medicaid Transport, Gulf Coast Transportation LLC, First Transit Inc., Friend/Family
This occurs when two or more people or groups work together to achieve a goal that will benefit more than one person
What is Cooperation/Team Work
Actions or behaviors that represent a potential health threat is called what?
What is risk factors
A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, panic, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities
What is Anxiety Disorder
A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry is referred to as ____.
What is Addiction
How many hours per week do you have to work for it to be considered "full time"?
What is 40 hours a week
This type of communication is a helpful way of giving feedback that provides specific, actionable suggestions. Rather than providing general advice, this gives specific recommendations on how to make positive improvements. This is clear, to the point and easy to put into action.
Constructive Criticism
Creating a daily to-do list is an example of this technique people often use to increase productivity and to prioritize their work responsibilities.
What is Time Management