Mental Health
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Define stressors?
Something that causes stress or tension
What are the 3 most common substances used in the US
Tobacco, cannabis, and alcohol
How you feel about yourself.
Give word for definition provided
Self esteem
A constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest, which stops you doing your normal activities
Depression
Name an emotion
Each team member must name a different emotion in 30 secs
Possible Answers: Anger, fear, sadness, joy, disgust, surprise, trust, and anticipation.
True or False? About 1 in 5 US adults will experience a mental illness at some point in their lives.
True
Name an alternative coping method to drug use
6 players must provide a different answer
Possible Answers: drawing/art, talking with friends/family, watching a movie, writing, meditation, prayer, going for a walk, spending time with pet, listening to music, doing something you enjoy
A temporary state of mind or temper
Give word for definition provided
Mood
A real disorder that develops when a person has experienced or witnessed a scary, shocking, terrifying, or dangerous event
PTSD
Give 3 example of how you can express gratitude.
Possible Answers: Writing a letter to say thanks, buying gifts, doing chores, using manners, expressing thankfulness, expressing appreciation, writing down things you are grateful for each day, compliments, giving full attention
How can setting realistic goals positively influence your self-worth/self-esteem.
Hosts Decides Answer
Possible Answer: Building confidence by accomplishing tasks
Define drug
Possible Answer: Any chemical substance (something) that when consumed causes a change in an organism's physiology
Name someone in your support system
Everyone in the group must answer
All players must identify a person in their support system (community or the facility)
Common sleep disorder. You may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep.
Insomnia
Explain your anger iceberg
One person for team must respond by telling at least 2 emotions that are underneath their anger
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills
Possible answers: using substances, self-harm, avoidance, binge eating, isolation, negative self-talk, overworking, procrastination
What 2 drugs are there increasing overdoses in America?
Opioids and stimulants
synthetic opioids (largely illicitly made fentanyl) and stimulants (such as cocaine and methamphetamine)
Name 4 tenants of D.B.T.
Hint: D____ T_____, I______ E______
Distress Tolerance, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness
A serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally. May result in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking
Schizophrenia
Provide an example of where stress is positive.
Eustress- moderate or normal psychological stress, interpreted as being beneficial
Small challenges, new experiences, positive life changes
moving to a new state, starting a new school year/job, going to placement/rejoining community
What is the difference between a trigger and a stressor.
Triggers are things that are reminders of past trauma and cause the feelings and emotions associated with that trauma. Stressors are things that cause an immediate state of stress, strain or tension.
This drug can treat narcotic overdose in an emergency situation.
Narcan/Naloxone
What are intrusive thoughts?
Hosts Decides Answer
Possible Answer: Ideas and images that come to mind uninvited and typically unwanted.
A mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration.
Bipolar
Name 4 parts of effective communication.
Possible answers: active listening, gentle tone, giving feedback, respect, empathy, understanding non-verbal gestures, confidence, clear and direct