Social Supports
Having a strong social support network can help prevent this.
What is Relapse.
This is the specific person, place, or thing that may cause your symptoms to increase.
What is a trigger
True or False: Your body knows the difference between physical and psychological threats.
False - The Fight or flight response can be triggered by emotional pain or the fear of upcoming emotional pain just like it does to physical threats.
True or False: Relapse only refers to individuals who struggle with substance abuse issues.
False.
People can back slide on any maladaptive behaviors.
Example: Person with depression may stop showering or going to work if they aren't taking care of themselves.
True or False: Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
True.
These are the three types of social supports.
1:1 Therapy
Sharing during Group Therapy
Friends/Family
Community: AA, church, volunteer
Helping someone else
Name two healthy coping skills and two unhealthy coping skills (defense mechanisms).
Healthy: Seeking to respond not react
deep breathing/grounding, talking problem out, journaling, exercise/sleep hygiene, therapy, medication, practice naming feelings, practice assertive communication and boundary setting
Unhealthy: Often comes with Cognitive Distortions
Denial, minimizing, mind reading, labeling, deflecting, aggressive communication (threats, hostility, acting out revenge)
Name 3 negative side effects of stress when someone has a low window of tolerance
Physical: Sleeping to much or too little, fatigue, long periods of releasing adrenaline and cortisol into the body, grinding teeth, high blood pressure, high risks of morbidity (developing illness)
Emotional: brain fog, mood swings, interpersonal conflict, lack of motivation, poor decision making, often less able to think critically or objectively
Name 3 healthy ways of thinking (could be a mindset, new way of solving a problem, change in communication style) people can adopt to maintain mental health/sobriety and not back slide into old habits/behaviors.
Mindfulness/Self awareness
Accountability
Assertive Communication
Emotional Regulation
Positivity
Gratitude
A Panic Attack can often mimic the signs of this medical emergency
Heart Attack.
How do Emotional regulation and empathy create healthy relationships?
(give example)
Allows us to maintain an objective outlook during conflict (critical thinking/decision making)
Helps us pause, so we may respond not react
Understand other people's thought process and feelings
Make us better friends, spouse/partner, parent, coworkers, bosses, and over all someone people want have positive relationships you.
Helps us attract better communicators and more positive people in our lives and avoid toxic or harmful folks
This is the practice of being present in the moment while calmly acknowledging one's thoughts and feelings.
What is mindfulness/self-awareness?
Name one of the changes the body goes through during fight or flight.
Appetite, heart rate increases, freeze, muscle tension, pupils dilate, breathing increases, large changes in brain chemistry
Adrenaline and Cortisol are released in high doses and sometimes for long periods of time in the body
In high doses, this causes emotional dysregulation and can cause someone to react instead of respond
What does "playing the tape through" mean?
Playing the tape through" is a recovery or therapeutic phrase that means mentally walking through the full consequences of a decision or behavior—especially one you're tempted to repeat—before acting on it
What is meant by the term Dual Diagnosis?
Mental Health issues coupled with Substance Abuse Issues.
Name three solid boundaries someone should maintain to have healthy relationships
Respectful communication
Trust/Honesty must be present and maintained
No threats/Coercion/Intimidation
No emotional or physical abuse
Revenge is not a solution during conflicts...etc...
Why is exercise an effective coping skill?
Forces you to take space to regulate your emotions behavior tackling problems
Releases endorphins which calm the body, maintain positive mood,
Helps with self-esteem
Prevents illness a disease later in life
Name 3 examples of MAJOR life stressors.
Major life change: divorce/break ups, physical health, moving location away from original social support, change in financial stability)
Death (especially spouse, parent, child, close friend)
Traumatic events
In the event of a mental health emergency, name 2 things you can do.
Seek treatment (Rehab, PHP/IOP, etc.)
Call a hotline (e.g. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Call 9-1-1,
Go to an emergency room
On July 16, 2022 the ten-digit National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), was converted to an easy to remember three-digit number, 988
The following symptoms are signs of what mental health issue: Sweating, Increased Pulse, Racing Thoughts, and a feeling of dread.
Anxiety
Give 3 examples of NON-SOCIAL Supports.
Financial assistance
Housing
Childcare
Transportation
assistance with practical problems
Consistent doctor/dentist visits and taking medical advice to lower risk of preventable diseases.
What is the difference between a direct response and a defensive response?
Example: You and are mad at your fried for canceling plans last second for the 3rd time in a row.
(think of how your friend may act if they get defensive, vs if they take a "direct approach"?)
Being direct is aimed at specifically addressing the problem.
Deing defensive Is aimed at avoiding the problem or looking to displace blame.
Name two factors that contribute to your ability to manage stress.
Quality of relationships
Your outlook on life
Emotional intelligence
Genetics/ brain chemistry
Name 3 warning signs that someone may be experiencing a negative change in their mental health.
Anger outbursts
Change in personality
Moodiness
Withdrawal
Isolation
Feeling overwhelmed
Uncharacteristic anxiety
Acting out of character (not behaving at their usually baseline)
Each year over 15 million American adults report that they suffer from this mental illness.
Depression.