famous people and mental health
This Olympic swimmer has openly discussed living with ADHD and depression.
Who is Michael Phelps?
Taking five slow, deep breaths is an example of this type of coping skill.
What is deep breathing or mindfulness?
HALT stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and ________.
What is Tired?
Using "I feel..." statements instead of blaming others is called what?
What are I-statements or assertive communication.
PAWS stands for what?
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome?
This singer most famous for her Christmas album has publicly discussed living with bipolar disorder.
Who is Mariah Carey?
True or False:
Healthy coping skills eliminate stress completely.
False
They help us manage stress—not eliminate it.
People, places, emotions, or situations that increase relapse risk are called what?
What are triggers?
Looking at the speaker, avoiding interruptions, and reflecting back what was heard are examples of what?
What is active listening?
True or False:
PAWS symptoms can come and go for weeks or months after stopping substance use.
This actress from a galaxy far far away has spoken openly about her experiences with bipolar disorder and addiction recovery.
Who is Carrie Fisher? (princess Leiah)
Talking with a sponsor, therapist, or trusted friend instead of isolating is an example of what?
Using your support system
Something that outlines your personal risk factors, early warning signs, coping strategies, and support resources to help maintain sobriety
What is a relapse prevention plan
Healthy boundaries help protect what?
What are your emotional and physical well-being?
How long does it take to get dopamine levels back to normal
at least 2 years
This actor has discussed living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and his fear of germs/contamination making him famous for always giving fist bumps
Who is Howie Mandel?
Exercise, journaling, meditation, and listening to music are examples of what?
What are healthy coping skills?
True or False:
A relapse starts only when someone uses substances.
False
Relapse often begins emotionally and mentally before physical use.
True or False:
Being assertive means being aggressive.
False
Assertiveness means expressing needs respectfully.
give me four healthy ways to mannage your PAWS symptoms
examples
This Olympic gymnast has openly spoken about anxiety, her difficulties with trauma, and prioritizing mental health during competition.
Who is Simone Biles?
Examples of this type of coping includes exercise, healthy nutrition, adequate sleep, hobbies, relaxation techniques, and attending therapy.
What is self-care
Name three healthy relapse prevention strategies.
what are personal limits that individuals set for themselves to protect their own well-being, values, and sense of self within a relationship
list at least 4 symptoms of post-acute withdrawal syndrome
Examples
anxiety, irritability, mood swings, difficulty with memory and brain fog, sleep disturbances, fatigue, impulsivity, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, etc.