Medications
True or False - Taking your medication daily can improve your recovery and help prevent relapse.
True
Name 2 people you could talk to if you are thinking of relapsing.
Family members, friends, Island House staff, etc.
Name 3 vegetables you could include in a healthy diet.
Broccoli, collard greens, lettuce, spinach, peas, asparagus, celery, carrots, green beans, etc.
This is a fixed, false belief that is difficult to change even when presented with contradictory evidence.
Delusion
Name 2 situations or life events that may be triggers for a relapse
Moving, losing a job, getting sick, death of a loved one, having money problems, starting a new job or relationship, etc.
Mixing medications and large amounts of alcohol causes this organ to work twice as hard
Liver
Name 2 coping skills that work to distract or take your mind off of a stressor.
Puzzles, books, art, crossword puzzles, listening to music, etc.
Name 2 ways to practice self-care.
Taking a hot bath, practicing a hobby, listening to music, going for a walk, journaling, etc.
A mood disorder marked by periods of emotional highs and lows.
Bipolar Disorder
Name 2 strategies to reduce the risk of relapse.
Stress management, go to doctors appointments regularly, practice a healthy lifestyle, take medication as prescribed, etc.
Someone diagnosed with a mood disorder may take this type of psychiatric medication.
Mood stabilizer or antidepressant
Give an example of a positive affirmation.
I can get through anything when I set my mind to it, I love who I am, etc.
How many minutes should healthy adults exercise daily?
30-60 minutes
A sleep disorder that is characterized by the inability to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Insomnia
What are early warning signs of a relapse?
Symptoms may start to return, thoughts of relapsing, nostalgia, etc.
Neurotransmitters
Name 2 coping skills that help you practice mindfulness.
Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, gratitude journaling, etc.
Name the 3 types of physical activity.
Aerobic, Strength training, and flexibility/stretching
This is the term for having more than one diagnosis. For example, addiction and depression.
Comorbidity
The highest risk period for relapse is ___________ months after discharge from treatment.
6-17 months
Name 2 important neurotransmitters.
Serotonin, Dopamine, or Norepinephrine
Give 2 examples of negative coping skills.
Using drugs/alcohol, self-harm, isolation, violence, bottling up feelings, etc.
Name the 5 main food groups.
Fruit, Vegetables, Grain, Protein, & Dairy
Name 2 categories of mental disorders.
mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma-related disorders, and substance abuse disorders
Name the 5 stages of addiction.
1. First Use/Experimentation
2. Continued Use
3. Tolerance
4. Dependence
5. Addiction