Smoking Cessation
True or False: Smoking harms every organ in the body.
TRUE
When is Mental Health Awareness month?
May
True or False: Physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of health problems.
TRUE
Name 2 HEALTHY coping skills.
True or False: Recovery only applies to addictions and substance use.
FALSE. Recovery applies to almost any situation.
How many chemicals are produced by a burning cigarette?
A. 50
B. 7,000
C.1,500
B. 7,000
Name 3 of the 8 primary emotions.
Joy, Fear, Anger, Trust, Anticipation, Sadness, and Surprise
How many hours of sleep should the average adult get each night.
8 Hours
True or False: Everyone has the same coping skills.
FALSE
Define Motivation.
The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way--something that drives your "want to."
Ex. Wanting to save money for a vacation/trip.
Approximately how much would it cost for someone to smoke a pack of cigarettes a day for one full year?
A. $1,500
B. $500
C. $3,000
C. $3,000
What is a term used to describe the process of dealing with difficult life changes.
Coping
What are some activites you can do to improve your physical health? Name at least two.
Exercise, Drink Water, Get enough Sleep, Eat Healthy Foods
Healthy coping skills help us:
A. Deal with stressors in our lives
B. Work through our emotions and problems
C. Process our thoughts and emotions
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the 80/20 rule? Which staff member uses this term the most?
80% of the population will fall into one category, and 20% will not. 80% of the information you hear will apply to you, and 20% will not. (Pat)
Name ONE chronic disease that is caused by smoking cigarettes.
Cancer, Heart Disease, Stroke, Lung Diseases, Diabetes, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis
What is a prolonged period of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness?
Depression
The average adult should aim for at least ___ minutes of physical activity per day.
A. 30 Minutes
B. 120 Minutes
C. 800 Minutes
A. 30 Minutes
When can a coping skill become unhealthy?
When it begins to negatively affect your life.
Define the term "trigger" as it relates to mental health/addiction.
a “trigger” is a stimulus that causes a painful memory to resurface.
Can be any sensory reminder of the traumatic event: a sound, sight, smell, physical sensation, or even a time of day or season.
Name one of the tobacco/nicotine replacements to help with cessation?
Nicotine Patch, Nicotine Gum, Nicotine Lozenge, Nicotine Pouch
Who can you talk to if you have concerns about your mental health?
Talk to a therapist our counselor, especially if you have questions about diagnoses.
Case managers can provide support or encouragement.
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur
What are statements or phrases we say about ourselves to increase feelings of confidence and create positive self-change?
Affirmations
What does DBT stand for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy