Recovery
People define recovery from mental illness in their own ways. Some people think of it as ___ while others think of it as ___.
a process; a goal or end result
How are mental illnesses diagnosed?
by clinical interviews with a mental health professional
I have no doors but I have keys, I have no rooms but I do have a space, you can enter but you can never leave. What am I?
a keyboard
False. It is best to focus on one goal at a time.
People who are most effective at getting what they want usually do what ?
Set clear goals for themselves
Name at least two things that help in the process of recovery
1. Becoming involved in self-help programs
2. Staying active
3. Developing a support system
4. Maintaining physical health
5. Being aware of the environment and how it affects you
6. making time for leisure and recreation
7. Expressing creativity
8. Expressing spirituality
9. Following through with treatment choices
to rule out other causes of symptoms such as a brain tumor or an injury to the brain
I live in winter, I die in summer, I grow with my roots upward. What am I?
an icicle
You shouldn't seek support in working on goals and should only work on them by yourself.
False. Other people's ideas and participation can make a big difference.
It usually works best to start with goals that are ___ and have a strong chance of being achieved ___.
relatively small; within the next few months
What is an important part of the recovery process?
Pursuing goals
stigma
A mushroom
True
Break it down into some smaller goals or steps that can be achieved within the next few months
How do people define recovery?
In their own ways
What are some strategies to respond to stigma?
- educate yourself about mental disorders
- correct misinformation in others without disclosing anything about your own experience
- selectively disclose your experience with psychiatric symptoms
- become aware of your legal rights
You can't keep this until you have given it
A promise
It is not important to create goals in recovery
False
___ planning can help you achieve your goals
step-by-step
What things have been found to contribute to or worsen mental health symptoms?
biological vulnerability, stress, trauma, alcohol, and drug use
__ is when people blame themselves for their symptoms, think they cannot take care of themselves, or think that they can't be part of the community
Self-stigma
I am tall when I'm young and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?
A candle
The cause of mental illness is unknown.
True
What can help you set goals?
Identifying areas of your life you would like to improve