Mental health & recovery
This topic focuses on treating yourself with kindness rather than criticism.
What is Compassion
This is the first stage of relapse where thoughts and emotions begin moving away from recovery.
What is emotional relapse?
Taking slow deep breaths is an example of this coping skill
What is grounding, or relaxation?
Name one emotion that people commonly try to escape through substance use.
What is sadness, anger, fear, shame, anxiety, or loneliness?
Recovery means never experiencing cravings again (True or False)
What is False
This common thing can include people, places, or things associated with substance use.
What are triggers?
This coping skill involves focusing on the present moment without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
Name two consequences of maladaptive coping.
What are increased stress, relapse risk, relationship problems, health issues, legal problems, or emotional distress?
Fight, Flight and Freeze
What are the stress responses?
Recovery often starts with admitting this
What is that there is a problem
Name one healthy way to cope with stress.
What is exercise, journaling, talking to support people, meditation, or attending a meeting?
Isolation can increase the risk of relapse (true or false)
What is true?
This mental health condition is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
What is depression?
This type of support includes sponsors, recovery meetings, and sober friends.
What is a recovery support network?
This coping skill involves identifying and challenging negative thoughts.
What is cognitive restructuring or positive self-talk?
Maladaptive coping often provides short-term relief but long-term consequences. (true or false)
What is True
What is PTSD?
Name two warning signs that may indicate a person is at risk for relapse
What are isolation, increased stress, cravings, skipping meetings, poor self-care, or negative thinking?
Name three healthy coping skills you can use during cravings.
What are calling support, exercising, grounding, attending a meeting, journaling, mindfulness, or distraction techniques?
Avoiding problems usually solves them permanently. (true or false)
What is False?