Myth or Fact
Mental Health
Mental Health
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
Fact.
The proportion of the global population living with depression is estimated to be 322 million people—4.4% of the world’s population.
Anxiety disorders affect more than 260 million people—3.6% of the global population. The prevalence of these common mental disorders is increasing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, with many people experiencing both depression and anxiety disorders simultaneously.
Drugs change the brain's:
A) Structure
B) Function
C) Both
C) Both
A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
Mindfulness
A behavioral syndrome characterized by the repeated, compulsive seeking or use of a substance despite adverse social, psychological, and/or physical consequences, and a need for an increased amount of the substance, as time goes on, to achieve the same effect.
Addiction
What event is this describing? "Sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack".
Panic attack / Anxiety attack
Most people with mental health issues receive assistance through services.
Myth.
Nearly 60% of adults with a mental illness did not receive mental health services in the previous year.
Nearly 50% of youth aged 8-15 didn’t receive mental health services in the previous year.
This state of mind can be fatal for recovery! It's characterized by being too comfortable or not feeling motivated to continue doing the work
Complacency
The practice of taking an active role in regularly doing things that improve your well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress
Self-Care
symptoms you experience several weeks or months after you have finished detoxing that are related to the body healing from substance use
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
____ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Dopamine
More men are affected by depression than women.
Myth.
Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression. Depression can occur at any age.
A group of people in which the user may meet with frequently in a therapeutic session that share similar issues that help each other through the recovery process
support group
Getting support from a neutral person who can help with mental health and addiction concerns
Therapy/Counseling
A person, place, thing or event that can result in psychological and then physical relapse.
Trigger
Name 3 symptoms of depression.
Feelings of despair and hopelessness - Feeling detached from life and those around you - Continued fatigue or loss of energy – Feelings of sadness – Crying for no apparent reason - Inability to concentrate or make decisions - Thoughts of suicide - Changes in eating or sleeping patterns - Persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets - Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
If someone in your family has a mental illness, you are more likely to develop one as well.
Fact.
Although you will not necessarily develop any kind of mental illness, if someone in your family has a mental disorder you will be at higher risk.
A common phrase repeated in AA/NA as an important part of recovery. It is not just a common encouragement, it holds great meaning representing the gratitude an individual feels about their sobriety, and the importance of it presently.
"One Day at a Time"
A state of mind where you are thankful and taking notice of the good things in your life, rather than focusing on the bad
Gratitude
Normal neurobiological event characterized by the need to increase the dose over time to obtain the original effect. A state in which a drug produces a diminishing biological or behavioral response; in other words, higher doses are needed to produce the same effect experienced initially.
Tolerance
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military. What is it?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Around 1 in 5 of the world's children and adolescents have a mental disorder.
Fact.
Mental health problems are very common.
In 2014, about: One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue. One in 10 young people experienced a period of major depression. One in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.
More than 43 million Americans struggle with mental illness.
Using another activity in order to replace or substitute the feelings/results you used to get from using substances
Cross Addiction
This technique is used to stop or reduce drug and alcohol use, emotional reactions such as "blowing up" when angry, gambling, and other unwanted behaviors. This skill teaches individuals to use mindfulness as a tool to accept an urge and its discomfort, rather than attempting to suppress it.
Urge Surfing
The metabolic process by which the toxic qualities of a poison or toxin are reduced by the body. Pertaining to addiction it is generally a medically supervised treatment for alcohol or drug addiction designed to purge the body of intoxicating or addictive substances
Detox
This disorder is characterized by a disconnection from reality. Symptoms may include delusions, hallucinations, talking incoherently, and agitation. The person with the condition usually isn't aware of his or her behavior. What is the disorder?
Psychosis
Schizophrenia is characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities. Difficulty with concentration and memory may also be present.