Recovery
What is recovery?
The process of living a meaningful life despite having a mental illness.
What is a mental illness?
A condition that affects thoughts, feelings, moods, or behaviors.
A person's biological sensitivity to mental health symptoms.
What is vulnerability?
What is one benefit of having a daily routine?
It can reduce stress, increase stability, and support recovery.
What is true about recovery?
Recovery looks different for every person.
These can be emotional, behavioral, or physical signs of a mental illness.
What are symptoms?
This can increase symptoms when it becomes too high.
What is stress?
Name one healthy way to manage difficult emotions. Name one healthy way to manage difficult emotions.
Talking to a trusted person, exercising, journaling, deep breathing, or practicing mindfulness.
People, services, or activities that help someone in recovery.
What are supports?
Identify two early warning signs that may indicate your mental health symptoms are worsening.
• Increased anxiety or irritability
• Changes in sleep patterns (sleeping too much or too little)
A healthy coping skill used to reduce stress.
What is deep breathing?
Why is social connection important in recovery?
It reduces isolation, provides support, and promotes overall well-being.
What is one recovery goal you are currently working toward?
True or False
Mental illness is a sign of weakness.
False.
Name three coping skills that can help reduce stress.
• Deep breathing
• Taking a walk or exercising
• Talking to a trusted friend, staff member, or support person
What is a trigger?
A situation, event, thought, or experience that may increase stress or symptoms.
True or False
Recovery means symptoms disappear completely.
False.
What are two common treatments for mental illness?
Medication and therapy.
What is one way to reduce stress?
Exercise, relaxation, time management, talking to supports, or practicing coping skills.
What is one sign that someone may be making progress in recovery?
Using coping skills, attending treatment, reaching goals, improving relationships, or managing symptoms more effectively.