Medication Monday
True or False: Antidepressants only work for depression
FALSE
We can use antidepressants for anxiety, intrusive thoughts, chronic pain, migraine headaches, etc.
True or False: The only time to practice mindfulness is when you are in a crisis
False
What is the difference between a coping skill and self-care
Coping: In the moment of crisis
Self-care: Before/after a moment of crisis
What are the two types of moves on the ACT matrix? (Hint: Left and right)
Towards moves and away moves
What's brown and sticky?
A stick
How long do you have to take an antidepressant like lexapro or prozac for you to get the full effect?
4 weeks
Name a healthy coping skill you can use when you are stressed.
Deep breaths
Go for a walk
Get space
etc.
Rephrase this statement from a hooked to an unhooked statement:
"I am stupid"
What are the three points on the CBT triangle?
Thoughts
Emotions
Behaviors
What do you call fake spaghetti?
An impasta
Name a medication that you can take for ADHD.
Stimulants: Amphetamine (Adderall, Vyvanse), Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
Non-stimulants: Strattera, Qelbree, Wellbutrin, Clonidine, Guanfacine
True or False: Smoking weed can help with mental health in the long-term
False:
Weed is associated with a 2-4x greater risk in mental health diagnoses
Rephrase this statement into a growth-oriented statement.
"I failed and will always fail"
"I will prepare and do better next time."
"I can't always win".
etc.
On the top left of the ACT matrix (inside away moves), name three of the five types of things we can get hooked on.
TEAMS
Thoughts
Emotions
Actions
Urges
Memories
Sensation
Why did the bike fall over?
It was two tired
True or False: All SSRIs work exactly the same
False
Lexapro is the purest SSRI
Zoloft can boost dopamine
Prozac lasts the longest in your body and has more activating effects
True or False: There are medications that can help with self-harming behaviors
True
Some people find things like naltrexone or N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) can help reduce drives to self-harm.
True or False: You must exercise for at least 30 minutes to get mental health benefits
False
On the bottom left of the ACT matrix (external away moves), name all 4 types of actions we might take when we are feeling hooked by our thoughts
Distractions
Opting out
Time-travel
Self-Harms
Why did the math book look sad?
It had too many problems
Mood stabilizers are meds that can help with mood swings and/or bipolar disorder. Name a mood stabilizer.
Antipsychotic mood stabilizers: Risperdal, Latuda, Abilfiy, Seroquel, Zyprexa
Non-antipsychotic mood stabilizers: Lamictal, Lithium, Depakote, Tegretol, Trileptal
Who can you call when you are feeling super overwhelmed?
A friend
Your therapist
988
Name five wellness strategies that you actually use or want to use.
Exercise, going for a walk, talking to a supportive friend, drawing, coloring, journaling, aromatherapy, warm bath, etc.
Name two of the four core components of DBT
Mindfulness
Emotional Regulation (Managing Emotions)
Interpersonal Effectiveness (Communication)
Distress Tolerance (Coping with hard emotions)
What do you call a fish with no eyes?
A fsh