Mental Health
True or False: Sleep and routine can affect your mood.
True!
What does AA stand for in recovery programs?
What is: Alcoholics Anonymous!
This singer performed "jailhouse rock" and starred in movies of the same era.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This completes the saying "If it ain't broken..."
What is: "Don't fix it!"
True or False: Emotions should be avoided because they are not good for us.
What is: False.
Emotions are a part of being human. The goal in mental health recovery is to control our reactions, not get rid of our emotions all together.
What is the word for people, places or things that can cause a relapse?
What are: "triggers"
Who is the lead singer of The Rolling Stones?
Who is: Mick Jagger!
What is harder to catch the faster you run?
Your breath!
When you notice yourself getting angry or upset and use a coping skill to calm down, you are practicing _ _? (2 words)
What is: Regulating Emotions!
What is the nickname of the book used in 12-step recovery programs?
What is: The Big Book!
Who was the lead singer of The Temptations on their classic hit “My Girl”?
Who is: David Ruffin!
What has hands but cannot clap?
What is: a clock!
What do we call the things that matter most to a person and guide their choices/behavior? (Hint: this was a group topic we discussed this week!)
What does H.A.L.T. stand for in relapse prevention?
What is: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired
What 1980's device was used to play portable cassette tapes with headphones?
What is: a walkman!
What month has 28 days?
According to research, by what age do most mental health problems start?
What is: Age 14.
Research suggests that 50% of all mental health conditions start by age 14.
Writing a step-by-step plan for managing high-risk situations is called a _ _ _? (3 words)
Relapse Prevention Plan
What nickname was commonly used for Frank Sinatra because of the color of his eyes?
What is: "Ol' Blue Eyes"
What has to be broken before you can use it?
What is: an egg!