Mental Health Symptoms
Addiction Criteria
Coping Skills
Relapse Prevention
100

A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.

SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY

100

Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal.

SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, or MUSCLE PAIN

100

A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.

EXERCISE

100

The Three Stages of Relapse

Emotional, Mental, & Physical

200

This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.

LACK OF INTEREST /PLEASURE

200

A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?

CRAVING

200

Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?

FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, SPONSOR, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC.

200

Warning signs of Relapse 

Isolation, lying, not using coping skills, thinking about using

300

A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____.

NEUROTRANSMITTERS or IMBALANCED CHEMICALS IN BRAIN.

300

When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____.

INCREASED TOLERANCE

300

What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?

LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.

300

What is the difference between lapse and relapse 

Lapse- One time use, does not go into old habits

Relapse- Continued use, returning to old habits, isolation

400

 If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.

 FAMILY MEMBERS

400

When a person uses substances via IV, or drives under the influence, it is called 

Hazardous Use 

400

What are benefits of having good coping skills?

ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION OR CRAVINGS, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD, OR HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC.

400

What can you do to help avoid relapse 

Engage in volunteer work, find a hobby (art, music, etc.) Exercise, call friends, sponsor or counselor. 

500

Name 2 major life events that may cause a person to have depression

DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OF ABUSE.

500

This is when use starts to impact life in ways of job loss, no longer having custody of children, etc. 

Failed Roles 

500

Name a stressor in your life and a positive way to cope with that stressor. 

PTs answer

500

What is a goal that you have in your recovery 

Pts answer