Mental Health
Most common psychiatric disorder with about 15-20% of people experiencing it. May occur at any time in a lifetime.
What is depression?
* increased hand tremor
* insomnia
* nausea
* anxiety
What are the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal?
* change in modd
* diminished interest or pleasure
* change in appetite and/or weight
* change in sleep pattern
* change in activity level
* fatigue or loss of energy
What are symptoms of depression?
A relapse is usually the end result of a whole chain of bad decisions. Some of these decisions may seem harmless at the time, or at least that’s what people tell themselves as they are making them. This is how they trick themselves and set themselves up for relapse -by making a series of bad choices that put them in one of their high-risk situations. One of the best ways to keep themselves from making these bad decisions is through knowing which _________ tell them that they are heading toward relapse. If they know what their _________ are, they can get extra help or make changes to prevent themselves from relapsing.
What is early warning signs For 5 extra points give an example of one of your early warning signs
While risk factors can make a person more prone to experiencing substance use and mental health issues, ________________ serve to help buffer or shield people from the effects of negative things in their lives.
What are protective factors?
A person with this disorder sometimes has: an extremely elevated mood (mania) and an extremely low mood (depression).
What is bi-polar disorder?
Substance _______, also known as drug _______, refers to a maladaptive pattern of use of a substance that is not considered dependent
What is abuse for 5 extra points describe how you "abused" substances
* difficulty falling asleep
* difficult concentrating
*irritability or burst of anger
* always feeling on alert
*an exaggerated startle response
What are the symptoms of PTSD?
another name for old patterns of use and cues for using
What is triggers for five extra points identify 3 triggers
While risk factors make people more prone to experiencing substance use and mental health issues, _________ factors serve to help buffer or shield people from the effects of negative things going on in their lives. As a result, _______ factors can help prevent or lessen substance use or mental health issues.
What is protective for 5 extra points name 1 protective factor you have (i.e. coping skills, supportive people, etc.)
An excessive or unreasonable amount of fear in social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur.
What is social anxiety disorder?
* social relationships
* work or role functioning
* money problems
* legal problems
* housing instability
What are the negative consequences of substance use?
*euphoria
* irritability
* inflated self-esteem
*decreased need for sleep
*talkativeness
*Racing thoughts
*Distractibility
*excessive involvement in pleasurable activities
What are the symptoms of bi-polar disorder?
You develop this to help you from having a relapse and have a plan in place for when you have cravings and triggers to use or notice early warning signs of mental health relapse.
What is a relapse prevention plan?
Examples of _______ Factors Affecting Mental Health & Substance Use: • Some people may inherit a tendency to become more anxious than most people do, putting them at greater risk for developing anxiety-related mental health problems. • Some people may be biologically predisposed to personality traits or ways of behaving that make it harder for them to stop drinking once they have begun using alcohol.
What is biological. For an extra 5 points name 1 biological factor that affects your mental health and substance use.
Periods of intense fear or discomfort that occur in the absence of real danger. They have a number of physical symptoms that accompany them and CAN include:
palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, choking, numbing or tingling sensations.
What are panic attacks?
___________ can refer to any sort of separation, but is most commonly used to describe the group of symptoms that occurs upon the abrupt discontinuation/separation or a decrease in dosage of the intake of medications, recreational drugs, and alcohol. In order to experience the symptoms of ____________, one must have first developed a physical/mental dependence (often referred to as chemical dependency). This happens after consuming one or more of these substances for a certain period of time, which is both dose dependent and varies based upon the drug consumed. For example, prolonged use of an anti-depressant is most likely to cause a much different reaction when discontinued than the repeated use of an opioid, such as heroin. In fact, the route of administration, whether intravenous, intramuscular, oral or otherwise, can also play a role in determining the severity of _________ symptoms. There are different stages of _________ as well. Generally, a person will start to feel worse and worse, hit a plateau, and then the symptoms begin to dissipate. However, ________ from certain drugs (benzodiazepines, alcohol) can be fatal and therefore the abrupt discontinuation of any type of drug is not recommended
What is withdrawal For 5 extra points what are some symptoms you have experienced when withdrawing?
* restlessness
* easily tired
* difficulty concentrating
* irritability
* muscle tension
* difficulty sleeping (falling or staying)
What are the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder?
You can go to one of these to be with others in recovery. This can help you to remember that you can get through this. Get other people’s names and numbers to call in case of future cravings and urges. Try to get a positive person to be a temporary sponsor, and eventually try to get a long-term sponsor. Develop a positive social network of people to spend time with that don’t use or commit crimes.
What is support groups (AA, NA, CR) for 5 extra points who supports you and helps you with your recovery.
having an _________ puts one at higher risk for worsening mental illness symptoms.
what is an addiction?
What are 2 ways addiction can worsen mental illness for 100 extra points?
A major psychiatric disorder that occurs in 1% of the population. It can begin in the late teens or early 20's. A person must experience some decrease in social or occupational functioning for at least 6 months to receive this diagnosis.
What is schizophrenia?
When an individual persists in use of alcohol or other drugs despite problems related to use of the substance, substance __________ may be diagnosed. Compulsive and repetitive use may result in tolerance to the effect of the drug and withdrawal symptoms when use is reduced or stopped. This, along with Substance abuse are considered Substance Use Disorders
What is dependence for 5 extra points describe how you were dependent on a particular substance.
* hallucinations
* delusions
*apathy or low motivation
* loss of pleasure
*problems with attention
What are the symptoms of schizophrenia?
______________ can be simply defined the intense desire or hunger for drugs and alcohol. These desires can remain with an addict for months and even years after drug use has ceased.
What is a craving?
personality traits, gender, ethnicity and having a 1st degree relative
What are the things that increase developing a co-occurring disorder?