Mental Health Disorders
Name five symptoms of depression.
Anhedonia, sadness, low energy, changes in sleep and appetite, trouble concentrating and remembering, low self-esteem, changes in daily behaviors, etc.
True or False: I can share personal information with peers while we are both inpatient.
A BIG NO NO
Name three benefits to medication compliance.
Easier to track progress, easier to rule out what won't work, safer (easier to note if there are adverse side effects), promotes honesty between patient and provider, etc.
What are four elements to a successful therapeutic relationship?
Honesty, acceptance, vulnerability, positive regard, trust, accountability, etc.
Name five common healthy coping skills.
Exercise, meditation, leisure activities, self-expression, being outdoors, relaxing, humor etc.
Name four symptoms of social anxiety.
excess fear of situations in which one may be judged, worry about embarrassment or humiliation, or concern about offending someone, avoidant behaviors, rapid heartbeat, nausea, muscle tension, etc.
What time is bedtime?
10PM
Name three risks to stopping medication abruptly.
Adverse side effects, withdrawal, reemergence of mental health symptoms
What does CBT stand for?
(Or explain what it is.)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
CBT focuses on increasing our awareness of negative thoughts/mindsets/moods so that we can understand our reality more clearly and respond more effectively.
Name four common unhealthy coping skills.
Doing drugs, risk-seeking behavior (ex speeding), self-harm, out of control spending, etc.
Name three symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder.
Fears (ex germs), intrusive thoughts (obsessions), behaviors that alleviate these stressors (compulsions), etc.
What are five things required of me every day?
Brush teeth, clean room, shower, take medications as prescribed, communicate with my nurses, attend groups, report concerns or changes in my mental and physical state, learn coping skills, try new things, etc.
Name three barriers to medication compliance.
Side effects, difficulty remembering schedule, stigma, lack of access to pharmacies, unaffordability, etc.
What does DBT stand for?
(Or explain what it is.)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
DBT focuses on acceptance and change (the dialectics). We accept reality with mindfulness and distress tolerance. We are empowered to create change by being effective communicators (interpersonal effectiveness) and by learning skills for emotional regulation.
True or False: coping skills are actions, they are behavioral.
False! Cognitive processes can be coping skills too, such as reframing a problem in your mind, derailing a train of negative thoughts, repeating a mantra etc.
Name two symptoms of schizoaffective disorder.
Delusions, hallucinations, mood swings, etc.
Name five professionals who I can meet with during my stay.
Therapist, nurse, psychologist, pastoral care, recreational therapist, behavioral health specialist, occupational therapist, etc.
What are the risks to discussing medications with people other than your clinicians?
When patients compare medications they may be disappointed in their progress, doubt that they are on the right medication, want to try medication without speaking to their clinician, etc. despite the fact that all bodies and mental illnesses respond differently to different medications.
What should I do if I have a problem with my counselor or therapist?
Discuss your concerns with your counselor or therapist prior to seeking a new counselor or therapist.
Name three barriers to trying new coping skills.
Overcoming the discomfort of trying something new (especially if it is in public), disbelief that anything will work, lack of energy or motivation, lack of money (for more costly coping skills), etc.
Name two kinds of phobias and what they mean.
Agoraphobia (fear of crowds or social situations), arachnophobia (fear of spiders), claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces), katagelophobia (fear of embarassment), acrophobia (fear of heights), Cynophobia (fear of dogs), etc.
What is the point of a safety plan?
A safety plan provides guidelines to you and your support system so that, after discharge, you can take steps to mitigate a mental health crisis before it rises to a level of re-admission.
Name three risks to using non-prescription medications alongside prescription medications.
Inability to attribute side effects to one source, dangerous drug interactions, dishonesty with clinicians, failure to receive the benefits of the prescribed medications, damage to organs, risks to mental health, etc.
Name and describe one type of therapy that has not already been mentioned.
Exposure therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), equine therapy, psychoanalysis, interpersonal therapy.
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500!