Coping Skills
Signs & Symptoms
Facts
Medications
Treatment
100

Define Coping Skills

Coping skills are techniques used to manage stress and difficult situations.

100

5 S&S of Anxiety

Nervousness/Restless, Elevated HR, Elevated RR, Sweating, Dizziness/Shakiness, Feeling Weak/Tired, Trouble Concentrating, Fearfulness, Difficulties Sleeping, etc.
100

What are the 2 stages of Bipolar Disorder?

Mania & Depression

100

List 3 Medications Used for Depression

Prozac (fluoxetine), Zoloft (sertraline), Lexapro (escitalopram), Effexor (venlafaxine), Paxil (paroxetine), Wellbutrin (bupropion), Cymbalta (duloxetine), etc.

100

What does CBT stand for & what is it?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a psycho-social therapy that focuses on communicating symptoms and experiences around mental health disorders. (e.i. Individualized Therapy)

200

List 5 coping skills used outdoors

Walking, Running, Playing Sports, Fishing, Gardening, Swimming, Mowing the Lawn, Playing with Pets, Golfing, etc.

200

5 S&S of Depression

Fatigue/Sleepy, Trouble Sleeping, Difficulties Concentrating, Self-Doubt, Hopelessness/Worthlessness, Irritability, Appetite Change, Little Interest in Activities, Sadness, Avoidance, etc.

200

How many SSRIs used to treat Depression (Name 3)

6 - Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, Fluvoxamine 

200

List 2 Medications used for Anxiety

Buspar (buspirone), Atarax or Vistaril (hydroxyzine), Inderal (propranolol), Benadryl (diphenhydramine), SSRIs (e.g. Lexapro), etc.

200

What are 3 techniques used to decrease anxiety?

Deep Breathing Exercises, Exercise, Mindfulness, Relaxation Techniques, Cognitive Therapy, Medications, Daily Adjustments, Medications, etc. 

300

List 5 coping skills done independently

Journaling, Coloring, Drawing, Listening to Music, Cards, Puzzles, Watching Movie, Walking, Cooking, Cleaning, etc.

300

5 S&S PTSD

Easily Startled/Frightened, Guarded, Trouble Sleeping, Trouble Concentrating, Irritability, Aggression, Self-Destructive Behaviors (drinking, smoking), Flashbacks, Denial, Sense of Failure, Guilty/Ashamed, etc.

300

Estimated how many Adults have Depression in US? Adolescents (12-17)?

21 million adults in US have depression (estimated) - 8.4%

4.1 million adolescents in US have depression (estimated) - 17%

300

List 2 Medications used for ADHD

Ritalin/Concerta (methylphenidate), Adderall (dextroamphetamine or amphetamine), Focalin (dexmethylphenidate), Dexedrine/ProCentra/Zenzedi (dextroamphetamine), etc.

300

What does DBT stand for & what is it?

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a cognitive therapy that focuses around changing the negative thinking process to positive behavioral changes.

400

List 5 group coping skills

Playing Cards/Games, Playing Sports, Talking to Others, Going for a Drive, Playing in a Band, Golfing, Swimming, etc.
400

5 S&S of ADHD

Impulsive, Disorganized, Trouble Sleeping, Trouble Multitasking, Poor Planning, Restless, Low Frustration Tolerance, Difficulty Focusing, Hyperactive, Mood Swings, Inability to Complete Tasks, etc.

400

What percentage of the US received therapy?

Approximately 20%

400

List 2 Medications used for Mood Stabilization

Lithium, Lamictal (lamotrigine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Seroquel (quetiapine), Risperdal (risperidone), Haldol (haloperidol), etc.

400

How long do SSRIs take to start treating Depression?

Typically 6-8 Weeks

500

Name 3 Ways Coping Skills Help

1. Promote independence and adjustment to being alone. 

2. Encourage ways to calm self down when upset/anxious.

3. Expand knowledge and skills useful in everyday life.

500
3 S&S of Psychosis

Confusion, Hallucinations, Disturbed Thoughts, Delusions, Paranoia, Decreased Performance/Work Efforts, Irritability/Agitation, Excessive Panic, etc.

500

What are 3 types of anxiety disorders?

GAD (generalized), Social Anxiety, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), Separation Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Phobias, etc.

500

List 3 Medications used for Insomnia (sleep)

Melatonin, Atarax/Vistaril (hydroxyzine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Seroquel (quetiapine), Catapres (clonidine), Desyrel (trazodone), etc.

500

What is the "Black Box Warning"?

The Black Box Warning states there is an increased risk for suicide for the first 4-6 weeks after starting a new antidepressant.