Total Wellness
Can you name all 7 Aspects of Total Wellness
Physical, Emotional, Social, Environmental, Financial (Occupational), Spiritual, Intellectual
What are the 2 most common mental health disorders in the USA
Depression and anxiety
What is the biggest benefit of learning how to communicate in an assertive manner?
To make sure that our needs are being met.
I can have an occasional glass of wine, beer or other type of alcohol while taking my medications.
False. It is important to remember that alcohol can lead to increased depression, anxiety and respiratory depression which intensifies the effect of some medication.
Really, just one drink! Can you have just one? Know your limits, know your self.
what is harder to catch the faster you run
Your breathe
Name at least three ways to maintain environmental wellness.
Provide safe space for you (children, family)
Provide quiet calm, peaceful space to be able to retreat to in time of need
Keep space orderly (dishes, laundry, trash, chores)
Be environmentally aware (recycle, not wasteful of H20, cigarette buds,
Nearly 25 percent of all Americans suffer from some type of mental health disorder
True. Mental health disorders have been on the rise in the United States since the 1950's
Can you name all the criteria for setting appropriate goals?
Remember the acronym used to identify the criteria.
S mart
M easured
A attainable
R ealistic/relatable
T ime bound
What is the difference between a side effect and an adverse reaction? Give an example of each.
Adverse reaction is an unexpected result of the medication and it outweighs the benefits of the medication.
Side effect is an expected result of taking a medication and must be determined if the the s/e is too severe to continue
What is always in front of you but can never be seen?
Your future
Dimension of wellness that focuses on one’s ability to develop and maintain positive, healthy, satisfying interpersonal relationships and appropriate support networks.
Social Aspect.
Members of the LGBTQ community are twice as likely as straight individuals to have a mental health condition.
True
Name at least two ways that you can assure that you are using assertive communication?
Using "I" statements instead of "you" statements
Express your needs calmly and clearly
Being able to say "no" without excusing it.
Being respectful when communication
Good eye contact
Confident body language
Name 3 medications that help treat Bipolar Disorder. Class or generic drug name
Depakote, Lamictal, (anti-siezure medications)
Abilify, Risperdal, (anti-psychotic medications)
Wellbutrin, Lexapro (Anti-depressants)
You can only have it once you have given it.
Respect
Being mindful, reducing stress, challenging negative thoughts, setting boundaries and focusing on positive thoughts are all ways to maintain this aspect of wellness.
Emotional Wellness
Which age group has the highest percentage of suicide rate?
1. 15-25
2. 25-34
3. 35-65
4. 65+
65+. The highest percentage of suicide is completed by those 65+. The largest number is of those age 35-64. Those age 15-24 it is the second largest killer of this age group.
When you have trouble saying "no" to others, overshare personal information, dependent of others for opinions, accepting of abuse or fearing rejection, these are examples of these type of boundaries?
Porous. Think of porous, like a like a sponge.
What is the opposite of porous?
What are some examples of this type of boundary?
What is the chemical in the brain is responsible for major depression and the class of medication that treats this deficiency?
Serotonin and SSRI (anti-depressants)
What about schizophrenia? Same chemical that is responsible for pleasure or reward chemical
Mary's mom has 4 children. 1st child's name is April, 2nd child's name is May, 3rd child's name is June. Then what is the name of the 4th child?
Mary!!!!!
Following Maslow's hierarchy of needs which aspect of wellness is essential for total wellness?
Physical.
Water, shelter, food, air, sleep, clothing, reproduction
Neurotransmitters in the brain are essential for maintaining chemical balance and can lead to certain type of mental health disorders. Can you name 3 of them.
Serotonin GABA
Dopamine Oxytocin
Nor epinephrine
Epinephrine
Glutamate
Name 3 ways in which you can show gratitude?
Verbalize to someone how much appreciate them
Take the time to recognize the positive things in your life.
Keep a journal
Volunteer
Positive feedback
What are 2 the most important things to remember when taking benzodiazepines for safety.
Ativan, Valium, Xanax, Librium, Klonopin
They are addictive and habit forming, they cause respiratory depression and they can cause seizures if you take them regularly and them stop them abruptly.
What exists when one person has it but ceases to exist when another person gets it?
A secret