Facts
how many in 25 Americans are experiencing a serious mental illness, such as Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia.
What is one
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 relapse prevention plan
having a mental illness puts one at higher risk for developing an addiction. true or false
What is true
This actor/comedian who lived in the bay area struggled with addiction and substance abuse. He completed suicide in 2014.
Who is Robin Williams
having an _________ puts one at higher risk for worsening mental illness symptoms.
What is addiction to a substance
Suicide is the ___(number)___ leading cause of death worldwide for 15-29 year olds.
What is second
another name for old patterns of use and cues for using
What is triggers
__________ is a psychiatric disorder in which a person experiences a very low or _______ mood. At the same time the person may also experience changes in other areas such as sleep and appetite.
What is depression/depressed
This actor and director was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and alcohol addiction. HINT- He has a brave heart
Who is Mel Gibson
Substance _______, also known as drug _______, refers to a maladaptive pattern of use of a substance that is not considered dependent
What is abuse
Why do we want people to stop using non-prescribed drugs and/or alcohol when they have a co-occurring disorder?
It can mask what they are really feeling/needing.
complicates your life further.
Substance use can prevent symptoms from being seen initially.
If you know what your _________ are, you can get extra help or make changes to prevent themselves from relapsing.
What is early warning signs
A medical condition in which people have mood swings that are out of proportion to things going on in their lives. These mood swings affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, physical health, behavior, and functioning.
What is bipolar disorder
A well known female singer, diagnosed with Anxiety disorder, and overcame an addiction to Klonipin medication. HINT- you can go your own way
Who is Stevie Nicks
When an individual persists in use of alcohol or other drugs despite problems related to use of the substance, substance __________ may be diagnosed.
What is dependence, addiction
What percentage of adults in the U.S. who have had a problem with substance abuse also suffer from mental illness.
What is 50.5%
A mostly necessary item for daily living that is also one of the biggest triggers for some.
What is money?
A disorder characterized by feelings of worry or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
What is anxiety
This British actor and comedian has struggled with binge eating, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse.
Who is Russell Brand
___________ 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.
What is withdrawal
Members of the LGBTQ community are how many times as likely as straight individuals to have a mental health condition.
What is twice
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.
What is support groups (AA, NA, CR)
The ____________ of co-occurring disorders must blend both substance use and mental health issues, with each applied at appropriate times and situations according to the clients’ needs.
What is treatment
This actress who is most well known for playing a Sci-fi Princess has spoken out about having bipolar disorder and is in recovery from cocaine and prescription drug abuse.
Who is Carrie Fisher?