Coping Skills
Mental Illness Symptoms
Mental Health Facts
Mental Health Law
Forensic Program
100

Name this DBT Coping Skill: Taking your mind off a problem temporarily by engaging in a game 

Distraction 

100

What disorder has these symptoms? Lack of energy, social withdrawal, loss or increase of appetite, lack of sleep or increased sleeping 

Depression 

100

The negative opinions and attitudes toward people with mental health and substance use disorders are called ________.  

Stigma 

100

The plan that you will follow after your discharge from Jail/Prison is abbreviated CR is called a ____ _____ Plan.  

Conditional Release Plan

100

What does SAMI stand for? 

Substance Abuse / Mental Illness

200

True or False:  To calm yourself, BREATHE IN LONGER than you BREATHE OUT.  

FALSE

200

What disorder has these symptoms? 

Mood swings, manic episodes, periods of extreme depression 

Bipolar Disorder 

200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY QUESTION:  

True or False:  One in four American adults suffers from a diagnosable mental illness in any given year.  

TRUE

200

The person who will check that you are meeting all the requirements of your CR Plan is called your _______ ________.

Probation or Parole Officer

200

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

Who is the BEST Professor at TCS? 

Dr. Lad, of course!!!!

300

DOUBLE JEOPARDY QUESTION

What is the new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number? 

 Call or Text 988

300

What disorder has these symptoms? Hearing voices, delusions, social withdrawal, mood episodes 

Schizoaffective Disorder 

300

Most people with a mental illness NEVER seek professional help.  Name three possible reasons.  

Lack of Awareness of Mental Illness/ Lack of Awareness of Treatment/ Stigma

300

What is the longest period of time that a person can be committed at one hearing?  

A) 1 YEAR   B) 2 YEARS   C) 5 YEARS 

2 YEARS 

300

Name 3 Community Outings that you can participate in with Level 4 movement.  

Van Rides, Eating Out, Shopping Trips, Medical Appointments, Library, Movies 

400

Explain how to Effectively Take a Break or Time Out During an Argument.   

1) RECOGNIZE when you are getting angry

2) RETREAT (Walk away)

3) RELAX

4) RETURN

400

At what age do people usually develop Bipolar Disorder?  

Age 16 to 30 

400

Name 2 risk factors for developing a mental illness.  

Family history of mental illness/Stressful life situation/Substance use/Lack of social support

400
What movement is allowed on Level 5? 

Unsecured movement:   unsupervised by ABH staff, off hospital grounds, currently used only for trial visits to discharge settings 

400
Mary Beth Holler is the LAA which stands for _____ and her job is ____________________.  

The LAA is the Legal Assurance Administrator and the LAA makes sure that ABH meets all Court deadlines and requirements and serves as the ABH liaison with all Courts.  

500

Explain DBT WISE MIND.  

Balancing Thoughts and Feelings/ Balancing your Emotional and your Logical Mind/Solving Problems Considering both your Emotions and your Thoughts

500

What are the symptoms of psychosis? 

Hearing something that is not actually present, Having unusual or unrealistic beliefs, Confused or illogical thinking 
500

Name a famous painter who lived with a severe mental illness.  

Vincent Van Gogh

500

What should you do if you miss an appointment with your outpatient psychiatric provider while on CR?  

Call your provider and call your forensic monitor and explain the situation.  Work with them to get rescheduled.  Call the crisis number, if needed.  It is better to ask for help than try to avoid the situation or hide.  Everyone would rather keep you in the community than make you return to ABH.  

500

Who cosigns all ABH Court Reports and supervises all clinical treatment at ABH?  

Dr. Wyatt, ABH Chief Clinical Officer