Celebrities in Recovery
True or False
Because celebrities are rich, they don't have mental illness.
FALSE
True or False
All medications are harmless
FALSE
Many medications can be harmful if not used as ordered.
Why is touching not allowed at Denver Springs?
a. Because the staff is mean.
b. Because we never know what someone else is thinking and feeling.
c. To prevent an outbreak of cooties.
d. Because Saturn is in retrograde.
True or False
Sleep has no affect on mental/physical health.
FALSE
Lack of sleep negatively effects both mental and physical health.
True or False
Isolation is an effective coping skill.
FALSE
Isolating can lead to increased hopelessness and doesn't solve any problems.
Which TV/ Movie star who is a new member British Royal family recently revealed to Oprah that she was struggling with thoughts of suicide?
The Duchess of Sussex: Meghan Markle
True or False
You can stop psychiatric medications anytime without telling anyone.
False
It can be unsafe to stop some medications suddenly. All medication changes should be discussed with your doctor
Name three rules about clothing at Denver Springs.
No Jeans with holes
No strings
No Tank Tops
No short shorts
No inappropriate graphics or profanity
No buckles on shoes/clothing
Name three parts of the body that don't stop growing with age?
Ears, Nose, Hair, finger and toenails
Is shouting at someone a coping skill?
Yes, but an ineffective one. And could possibly do more harm.
This bad boy Actor overcame addiction to lead to lead the Marvel Universe.
Robert Downy Jr.
What is Vistiril (Hydroxizine) used for?
Anxiety or sleeplessness
According to Denver Springs rules: What number shouldn't you share with other patients?
Your phone number.
What is the body's largest organ?
The skin
List 3 positive coping skills:
Taking a deep breath, Talking to a friend, Exercise, Listening to music, Journaling, Coloring, Yoga.....ect.
This non-binary artist struggled with bulimia, bipolar, and addiction and still won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2017. The name of the Album is "Confident".
Demi Lovato
This medication was designed to be used for depression but was mostly ineffective. Now we use this non-habit forming medication for sleep.
Trazodone
This requirement, Conducted 6 times a daily, will add to your knowledge and coping skills.
Groups!
Which of the five senses is decreased after eating a large meal?
Your sense of hearing is decreased after a large meal.
This coping skill was first performed around 5000 BCE.
Meditation
This gold medal winning Olympic swimmer struggles with ADHD.
Michael Phelps
This commonly used medication for depression is the very first SSRI and was created in 1987.
Prozac
What item, that we give all patients, will not be replaced if you lose it.
Marker
How many sweat glands do a pair of feet have?
a. 500,000
b. 50,000
c. 25,000
d. 100,000
a. 500,000
Fun fact: they can produce up more than a pint of sweat a day.
What coping skill can you use to be alone and quiet and adds vast knowledge to your mind.
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