EIMR
What does EIMR stand for?
Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery Manual.
List 3 coping skills?
1= Listen to music
2= Talk to someone
3= Go for a walk
What kinds of professionals can provide support?
Therapist, psychiatrist, counselor, primary care doctor, ARMHS worker, social worker, case manager, housing coordinator, Peer Support Specialist, etc
Why did the bicycle fall over?
Because it was Two-Tired
True or False: Medication and therapy are the most successful tools in dealing with mental health challenges.
TRUE
What does recovery mean to you?
Answers vary.
How can talking to a family member be used as a coping skill?
Talking to someone about your problems/stressors allows you to express your emotions and feelings and get everything out in the open rather than bottling it up.
How can social support improve mental wellbeing?
Ex. Being able to let out frustrations or concerns, receive advice or support, etc can relieve stress from the mind and allow the individual to feel less burdened or alone.
Why did the picture go to jail?
Because it was Framed
True or False: Children are too young to develop a mental illness like depression or anxiety.
FALSE
How can you positively deal with Paranoia or other worrisome thoughts?
Distracting yourself with something positive like reading something uplifting or watching something funny and talking to someone you trust
How can creating artwork be used as a coping skill?
Art can be used as a way to express your emotions/feelings.
How can someone build a support system?
Meet new people (support groups, clubs related to hobbies, religious communities), talk to a trusted support, ask for help, connect with professionals, etc
What starts with NOTHING, and ends with NOTHING
NOTHING
Taking time for yourself each day will help you cope with stress.
TRUE
A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others.
What is mental illness?
The proper way to breathe is not with your chest but with your.....?
Diaphragm
What could happen if you DON'T have a proper support system?
Depression, anxiety, insecurity, self-doubt, isolation, etc
What did the Lawyer name his daughter
SUE
All stress is bad stress.
FALSE
What is the purpose of EIMR?
E-IMR helps practitioners across a range of service lines gain a shared language, foundation of person-centered and recovery-oriented principles, and proven skills to use when delivering care to people.
How can socializing with others be used as a coping skill?
Socializing with others decreases feelings of loneliness and stress, and increases feelings of enjoyment and happiness.
How do social supports improve PHYSICAL health?
Lower cortisol levels, someone to check in with, catch symptoms early, workout buddy, person to do activities with, etc
I have keys but no locks. I have space but no room. You can enter, but you can't go outside. What am I?
A Keyboard
True or False:
It doesn't matter what time you take your medications. Late is better than never!
Bonus: Why?
FALSE!
Most medications should be taken around the same time each day. Missing doses can be harmful to the brain, and taking medication late can overlap with the following dose or other meds.