MH Diagnosis
Manic episodes may include symptoms such as high energy, reduced need for sleep, and loss of touch with reality. Depressive episodes may include symptoms such as low energy, low motivation, and loss of interest in daily activities. Mood episodes last days to months at a time
BIPOLAR DISORDER
excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction
Codependency
a powerful emotion characterized by feelings of irritation, frustration, and hostility towards someone or something, often accompanied by physical sensations like tense muscles, rapid breathing, and an increased heart rate
Anger
This type of therapy is used to change your decision making skills
Often referenced as the Triangle
Event > Emotion > Behavior
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This core skill is used to " come up with many possibilities and choices instead if just one or two , for any problem or course of action".
Psychological: flashback, fear, severe anxiety, or mistrust
Mood: loss of interest or pleasure in activities, guilt, or loneliness
Sleep: insomnia or nightmares
PTSD
Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired may occur.
Anxiety
Staying away from difficult conversations, responsibilities, emotions, or opportunities because of fear, anxiety, or discomfort.
Avoidance
Emphasizes practices, such as
meditation
Deep Breathing
Body Scan Meditation
Mindfulness Therapy
This Community Role :
" Tries to fade into the woodwork. They feel overwhelmed but are afraid to admit it . They are hard to catch because they seem to be " acting as if" , but are constantly poking holes into the fiber of the structure
What is a Termite
Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent, guilt, hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness
Sleep: early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia, or restless sleep
Behavioral: agitation, excessive crying, irritability, or social isolation
Cognitive: lack of concentration, slowness in activity, or thoughts of suicide
DEPRESSION
the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, is a chemical messenger in the brain and body that plays a vital role in pleasure, motivation, movement, and learning
Dopamine
the desire for immediate pleasure or satisfaction without delay or effort, often at the expense of long-term goals or well-being
Instant gratification
This technique is used to help set goals
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time bound
SMART Goals
This group is held in a confidential setting and consists of 7-8 persons in the inner circle
This is where self destructive behaviors / self defeating behaviors are identified
Peer Accountability Group
Hallucinations- Hearing voices
Delusions -Strong beliefs that remain fixed even when evidence shows otherwise.
Examples:
Disorganized Thinking or Speech -Thoughts and speech may become difficult to follow.
SCHIZOPHRENIA
a sudden surge of energy or a "rush" that your body releases in response to stressful, exciting, or dangerous situations, causing physical sensations like a rapid heartbeat, heightened senses, and increased alertness, essentially preparing you to "fight or flight.
Adrenaline
"I'm worthless., "I'm not good enough., "I'm a failure., and "I can't do anything right.
Negative self talk
Gradually helps people face fears in a safe and controlled way.
Often used for:
Example:
Slowly confronting feared situations instead of avoiding them.
Exposure Therapy
the part of you of you that thinks and reasons. we all have an - self. This self doesn't get triggered into aggression or defensiveness like the habit self.
What is Inner Self
Fear of abandonment
Trust issues
antisocial behavior, compulsive behavior, hostility, impulsivity, irritability, risk taking behaviors, self-destructive behavior, self-harm, social isolation, or lack of restraint
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
a skill that involves acknowledging and accepting difficult situations and emotions without judgment
Radical acceptance
Ignoring your own needs to gain approval or avoid conflict, often leading to resentment or burnout.
what is People-Pleasing
This type of therapy is used to accept change
Focuses on addressing 4 concepts :
Distress Tolerance
Mindfulness
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Emotional Regulation
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
" To assume a role or attitude of psoitve behavior even though yoy are not comfortable or do not want to"
" Acting as if"