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Symptoms
Causes
Treatment
Coping skills
Substance Abuse
100
Sadness, lack of appetite, weight gain or loss, excessive sleeping, and loss of interest in activities are symptoms of this mood disorder.
What is depression
100
These mental health conditions can increase the risk of suicide
What is depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and schizophrenia
100
Zoloft, Prozac, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, and Elavil are examples of this type of medication.
What are antidepressants
100
These are examples of people you could talk to about depression or addiction. (List 2)
Who is friends/family, Counselor, Social Worker, Doctor, Nurse, or Therapist
100
This is a well known support group for alcoholism.
What is Alcoholics Anonymous
200
These are all symptoms of withdrawal (list 2)
What is sweating, goosebumps, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain, restlessness, runny nose, nausea, and shakiness
200
These are examples of common causes of long term stress
What is poor health, unemployment, dysfunctional relationships, grieving, and living situations
200
These are relaxation techniques that can help reduce anxiety.
What is meditation, yoga, exercise, and engaging in a hobby
200
This is a good way to get in shape as well as increase feelings of happiness.
What is exercise
200
The strong desire to consume a particular substance is known as...
What are cravings
300
This disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, mania, and depression
What is Bipolar Disorder
300
This popular morning beverage can increase anxiety.
What is coffee (caffeine)
300
Meeting with a licensed person to discuss emotional and situational aspects related to mental health.
What is therapy?
300
These are examples of ways to improve your self esteem.
What is learning new skills, identifying good things about yourself, finding new activities, writing in a journal, etc
300
This is the substance in cigarettes that makes it addicting.
What is nicotine
400
These are symptoms of ADHD
What is hyperactivity, difficulty paying attention, and impulsiveness? (list 2)
400
Many mental illnesses are caused by both biological and environmental factors, these are examples of biological and environmental causes. (list 1 of each)
What chemical imbalances, genetics, viruses, infection(biological) living situation, abuse, death of a loved one, work problems, relationships
400
A form of treatment that is used in severe cases where all other options (meds, therapy, etc) have failed.
What is ECT (electro convulsion therapy)
400
This coping skill involves doing the best you can to resolve a situation, but also recognize what cannot be changed and being ok with that.
What is acceptance
400
This can be the result of mixing oxycodone and alcohol.
What is slowed breathing/sedation
500
These are the 2 most common eating disorders and are often accompanied by low self esteem, depression, and anxiety.
What is Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
500
The sudden decrease in hormones after pregnancy can lead to this disorder
What is postpartum depression
500
This is how long it takes for antidepressants to take an effect.
What is 2-4 weeks.
500
Over time improperly managed anger can lead to these physical health problems
What is high blood pressure, heart problems, skin problems, headaches, and digestive problems
500
This medication is often given to an reverse an overdose of opioids.
What is Naloxone (Narcan)