Mental Health
PTSD stands for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
The brain has ______ hemispheres.
Two!
Mindfulness is about...
Slowing ourselves down
Being present
Self care
...
_______ is an internal or external sign that tells your brain to use.
Trigger
What days and time do we have our group?
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
8:30 AM- 11:30 AM
Who do you talk to if you want help managing your mental health?
Therapist/Psychotherapist, counselor
The brain weights about ___ lbs
3
What are the 3 states of mind we have talked about?
Wise mind, emotional mind and reasonable mind
What is the active ingredient in marijuana?
THC
What was our topic this week?
Sober Structure
Excessive worry & fear about everyday situations or events can be categorized/diagnosed as _______.
Anxiety
The frontal lobe controls what?
Emotion, problem solving, memory, language, judgment
What are the 5 senses?
Taste, touch, sight, smell, hear
What is the definition of tolerance?
Needing to use more of a substance to get the desired effect.
What is your counselors name?
Samantha
What were benzodiazepines developed to treat?
Anxiety
Your brain sends messages to your body through the ______ ____.
Spinal cord
What is the definition of mindfulness?
Pay attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non judgmentally
What are symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?
Irritability, anxiety, depression, hostility, impatient, restless, increase in appetite, fatigued.
Respond vs. React
Symptoms of depression need to be present for ___ weeks in order for an official diagnoses to be given.
2 weeks
CNS stands for?
Central nervous system
Made up of: brain & spinal cord
Mindfulness is a _ _ _ skill.
DBT
Alcohol is considered a __________ because it slows down the CNS.
Depressant
What are 4 of the 8 dimensions of wellness?
Social, Environmental, Emotional, Financial, Spiritual, Physical, Occupational and Intellectual.