Coping with Stress
What is stress?
a term that people often use to describe a feeling of pressure, strain, or tension
When trying to solve a problem, what is the best method to use?
the step-by-step method
What are community healthy centers?
What has 13 hearts, but no other organs?
A deck of cards
Stress can come from something positive and something negative.
What are persistent symptoms?
symptoms of mental illnesses that occur much of the time
What types of services do community mental health centers offer? List 5.
mental health evaluations, case management, medication services, peer support or other consumer-led programs, individual therapy, group therapy, social skills training, family psychoeducation and other family services, day-treatment programs or partial-hospital programs, support groups, education about mental illnesses, emergency services, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, supported employment, integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders, and assertive community treatment (ACT).
What’s black and white and read all over?
a newspaper
Name 5 examples of life events
chart on page 275
Coping effectively with ___ can help you reduce symptoms and pursue your goals?
stress
what are warning signs?
symptoms that tend to come before a relapse or a considerable worsening of usual symptoms
How can you find out more about participating in certain programs?
- community mental health centers
- mental health research centers
- consumer support agencies
- advocacy groups
- online
What has a neck but no head?
a bottle
What are the 5 categories that persistent symptoms are generally under?
1. thinking problems
2. mood problems
3. negative symptoms
4. psychotic symptoms
5. drug and alcohol use
1. Life events = refers to experiences such as moving, getting married, the death of a loved one, or having a baby.
2. Daily hassles = small stresses of everyday life that can add up over time.
What are the specific problems that fall under negative symptoms?
- lack of interest
- lack of pleasure
- lack of expressiveness
- social withdrawal
What are some financial benefits you may qualify for, regarding mental health?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Public Assistance
What is a teenager’s favorite phrase during math class?
"i can't even"
What are the different ways that you could advocate for yourself in the mental health system? There are 7
1. Keep a record of the details of the problem and what you have tried to do about it.
2. Seek the person on your treatment team who has the most experience with the type of problem you are having.
3. Talk about your concerns calmly and clearly.
4. If you are dissatisfied after speaking with the appropriate person, take additional action.
5. Follow through on actions.
6. Let people know that you appreciate their efforts.
7. If at first you don't succeed, try again
How can you prevent stress? There are 8 ways that we discussed.
1. be aware of situations that caused stress before
2. schedule meaningful, enjoyable activities
3. schedule time for relaxation
4. work to achieve balance in your daily life
5. Develop a support system
6. take care of your health
7. talk about your feelings or write them in a journal
8. do not be hard on yourself
Who can you work with in your life to help you determine if you are experiencing persistent symptoms or warning signs?
practitioners and other supportive people in your life.
What are the health insurance benefits that you may qualify for?
Medicare and/or Medicaid
February
explain the difference between early warning signs and persistent symptoms
Early warning signs are symptoms that tend to come before a relapse or a considerable worsening of usual symptoms. Persistent symptoms are more constant and usually have not led to past relapses.