Medications
This Doctor prescribed Mental Health Medications
What is a psychiatrist?
Feeling excessively sad for a period of more than two weeks is a symptom of this mental illness.
What is depression?
Give me an example of positive self-talk
Everything is going to be okay.
In the group home, you must follow this rule regarding boundaries
What is not going into another person's room?
Undesired effects of medication
What are side-effects?
Feeling excessively nervous, scared, and restless are symptoms of this mental illness
What is anxiety?
A good way to manage your depression
What is talking to somebody?
Being assertive means standing up for yourself. It does not mean this
What is being aggressive?
Name 3 of the food groups that are outlined in the food pyramid
Grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, Meat and beans
What is Paxil used to treat?
What is Depression?
Hearing things or seeing things that aren't there
What are hallucinations?
Name one anger management technique
What is exercise?
A poor way to handle conflict
What is not communicating, or being aggressive?
Healthy nutrition is best paired with this in order to make changes to your body
What is exercise?
Risperdal and Zyprexa are these type of medications.
What are antipsychotics?
Any stressful event that can make your mood or your symptoms worse
What are triggers/stressors?
Identifying and utilizing effective coping skills is a key component in this
What is relapse prevention?
Attending groups and sharing with your peers is a great way to develop this
What is community support?
Name three ways to build a healthy eating style
Focus on making healthy food and beverage choices, eat the right amount of calories, cut out sugars
SSRI's are one type of these medications
What are antidepressants?
Changes in your thoughts or behavior that occur before a relapse
What are early warning signs?
Name five coping skills for anxiety
Deep Breathing, positive self-talk, listening to music, walking, exercise
Three ways to build and preserve boundaries
Name your limits, be direct, be assertive.
Proper nutrition can improve mental health in these three ways.
Better concentration, less depression, better mood.