Self Care
How many hours of sleep do most people need at night?
8 hours
A mental disorder, also referred to as a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning.
What are symptoms of depression?
-restless sleep
-feeling of hopelessness
-sadness
-loss of interest
What is a therapist?
a person who treats mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction; a psychotherapist
What is this coping skill used that involves a "diary?'
Journaling
T/ F. Maintaining hygiene is a form of self care
True. Grooming yourself is a form of self care.
What is mental health?
includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being
What are some signs of good mental health?
-symptoms that do not interfere with daily living
-feeling motivated
-high energy
What is a counselor?
A mental health counselor, or counselor, is a person who works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health
People like to explore the "outside."
Nature
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.
Meditation
What is bipolar disorder?
is a mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of abnormally elevated (manic) mood that each last from days to weeks
What are symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Manic symptoms: increased energy, impulsive behavior, and agitation
Depression symptoms: lack of energy, feeling worthless, low-self esteem, and thoughts of suicide.
What professional do you go to individual therapy?
Therapist
Having enough of this vitamin, which we can get from the sun, helps you maintain bone strength, fight diseases and cancer, lose weight, and stay happy.
Vitamin D
What is anxiety?
A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities
What are some symptoms of an anxiety disorder?
-restlessness
-racing thoughts
-lack of concentration
-heart palpitations
-fear
-fatigue
-excessive worry
-uncontrollable thoughts
What professional do you go to get help with medication?
What does emotional regulation mean?
Controlling your emotions, and not letting them become over bearing to the point you cannot control them.
Name a form of self care other than taking your medication or hygiene.
-walking/ exercise
-enjoying a hobby
-doing something you have never done before out of excitement
What is schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by continuous or relapsing episodes of psychosis.
What are some symptoms of schizophrenia?
-hallucinations
-delusions
-disorganized speech
-trouble with thinking/ lack of motivation
What is a psychiatrist?
What do we do in group that involves music and guidance in our breathing?
Mediation