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Substance Abuse
True or False
Depression
Mental Disorders
Coping Skills
100
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
AA (alcoholic's anonymous)
100

1 in 10 adults in America experience a mental illness.

False. 1 in 5 adults in America experience a mental illness. (According to NAMI.org) 

100
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____.
neurotransmitters or imbalanced chemicals in brain
100

This is a mental illness that interferes with a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others. Symptoms individuals may experience with this mental illness include hallucinations, disorganized speech and delusions.

Schizophrenia 

100
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
exercise
200
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal
SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, OR MUSCLE PAIN
200

There is no cure for mental illness.

True. While it is not usually “cured”, it can be effectively managed. Most people with mental disorders live productive and positive lives while receiving treatments for their mental illness. (According to NAMI.org) 

200

True or False: Men are more likely to experience depression than women.

False. Depression is about 50% more common among women than among men. (WHO)

200
What disorder is characterized by episodes of both depression and mania?
bipolar disorder
200
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?
family, close friend, counselor, social worker, sponsor, doctor, therapist, teacher etc.
300
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?
Craving
300

Approximately 24% of state prisoners have a recent history of a mental health condition.

True (According to NAMI.org)

300
Name 2 major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
death of a loved one, major loss or change, chronic stress, substance abuse, victim of abuse
300

Traumatic events such as an accident, assault, military combat or natural disaster can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Many individuals will have short term responses to life-threatening events; however, some will develop longer term symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of what?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

300

What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?

learning new skill, new interests/activities, writing, positive affirmations, etc.

400
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called _____.
Increased tolerance
400

1 in 10 adults in America experience a mental illness.

False. 1 in 5 adults in America experience a mental illness. (According to NAMI.org) 

400
Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression
Norepinephrine, serotonin, or dopamine
400
A client with what disorder might say, "I can't get out of bed. I feel like there is no hope for the future?"
Depression
400
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, a better mood, or higher self-esteem, etc.
500
A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry is referred to as _____.
addiction
500

About 1 in 25 U.S. adults lives with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression.

 

Fact. (CDC.gov)

500

True or False: People with depression do not experience symptoms of psychosis. 

False. MDD with psychosis affects anywhere from 10 to 19 percent of people having an episode of major depression. 

500

What percentage of people with substance abuse also suffer from mental illness?

A. 23.7%

B. 50.5%

C. 75.2%

B. 50.5% of adults in the U.S. who have had a problem with substance abuse also suffer from mental illness. (USC)

500

What does S.E.L.F. and IMR stand for?

Safety Emotion Loss Future

Illness Management and Recovery