Social Supports
Having a strong social support network can help prevent this.
What is Relapse.
This is the specific person, place, or thing that may cause your symptoms to increase.
What is a Trigger?
True or False: Relapse only refers to individuals who struggle with substance abuse issues.
False
True or False: Your body knows the difference between physical and psychological threats.
False
What is meant by the term Dual Diagnosis?
Mental Health issues coupled with Substance Abuse Issues.
What are three different types of support group meetings?
NA, AA, CMA, MA, CA, HA, CODA, Celebrate Recovery, Quest 180, SMART Recovery, Grief groups, Mental Heath Groups
This is the practice of being present in the moment while calmly acknowledging one's thoughts and feelings.
What is mindfulness?
Name 3 ways you can maintain your mental wellness.
Proper sleep, exercise, healthy eating, setting goals, setting boundaries, mindfulness
Name 3 negative side effects of stress
Headaches, digestive issues, irritability, memory issues, anxiety, trouble concentrating, elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, fatigue
The following symptoms are signs of what mental health issue: Sweating, Increased Pulse, Racing Thoughts, and a feeling of dread.
Anxiety
How can Social Support improve self-esteem?
Feelings like you belong among others, feelings heard and acknowledged, etc.
What are the 4 main DBT skills?
Mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation
In the event of a mental health emergency, name 2 things you can do.
Call a hotline, Call 9-1-1, Go to an emergency room.
Name 3 examples of life stressors.
Financial, divorce, death, job loss, illness/injury, mental health, work, life changes
A Panic Attack can often mimic the signs of this medical emergency
Heart attack
Name three ways you can build your support network.
Maintain existing relationships, join a club, go to a support group, use professional support, increase community involvement.
What are four benefits from having and using healthy coping skills?
Raised Self Esteem, Better Mental Health, Decrease in Cravings/Urges, Better able to deal with Cravings, Better Emotional Management, Healthier relationships...
Name 3 warning signs that someone may be experiencing a negative change in their mental health.
Anger outbursts, change in personality, moodiness, withdrawal, isolation, feeling overwhelmed, uncharacteristic anxiety.
Name two factors that contribute to your ability to manage stress.
Quality of relationships, your outlook on life, emotional intelligence, and genetics.
Each year over 15 million American adults report that they suffer from this mental illness.
Depression
Emotional regulation and empathy are two benefits of which type of social support?
What is Emotional Support.
Fight, flight, ______ and ______.
Freeze and Fawn
This is a written document that outlines steps to take or people to call in the event of a mental health emergency. What is it called?
Safety Contract
Name one of the changes the body goes through during fight or flight.
anxiety, trouble concentrating, elevated heart rate, elevated blood pressure, sweating, shakes
True or False: Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
True