Medications
What is the chemical that is most closely associated with depression. What class of medication is used for this deficiency?
Serotonin.
SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
Anti-depressants
Jane sits with her coworkers at lunch when the topic of pro-choice arises. The woman are all agreement that pro-choice is the most logical choice. Jane is actually a pro-life supporter, but chooses not to speak up about her own beliefs to her coworkers. Which type of communication style is being exhibited?
1 Passive. Jane went along with others beliefs without speaking up about her own beliefs.
Which animal is this associated with?
Jane just met John and they have now been on 3 dates. John has asked Jane if he can borrow her car for the weekend. Jane is caught off guard, but agrees to allow him to use it. Jane doesn't have any particular plans this weekend and she really likes John so she decides that it's okay. What type of boundary is Jane exhibiting?
1. Porous. Jane just met John and she doesn't want to possibly jeopardize the relationship by saying "no".
Symptoms of Stress:
Name 3 physical symptoms of stress
1.Headaches
2.Back pain
3. sweating
4. fatigue
5. irritability
6. tense, tight muscles
Which age group is most at risk of suicide?
A. 15-34
B. 35-64
C. 65+
C. 65+
Why do you think this is?
Who is next?
True or False.
I can consume alcohol when I am taking my medications.
False
It is best practice to refrain from ETOH intake when using psychotropic medications.
John was having his roof replaced. John hires a company for $6000. Once the job was completed the foreman handed John a bill for $6800. John stated calmly that he has a contract for $6000 agreed upon by both parties and that he will pay the agreed $6000. The foreman becomes irate and begins yelling at John and threatening him that he must pay or he's going to take John to court, threatens John with physical violence and obscenities. John hands the man a check for the agreed upon price of $6000. What communication style did John use?
What about the foreman?
1. John used assertive communication
2. The foreman was obviously aggressive.
John and Jack are roommates in an apartment. When Jack moved in John supplied Jack with a list of guidelines to help set appropriate boundaries as roommates. They included how bills would be split, food was divided and kept, rules for laundry, and expected bedtimes during the week. John was open and agreeable to talk about the rules, but was adamant that these needed to be agreed upon to set good ground rules. Jack was offended by John and stated "I am an adult, I can do what I want."
What boundary style is John exhibiting?
What boundary typr is Jack exhibiting?
1. John is showing healthy boundaries
2. Jack is showing porous boundaries.
Name at least 3 environmental stressors.
1. Neighbors
2. weather
3. Noise, smells
4. crowds
5. safety, crime
We hurt without moving. We poison without touching. We bear the truth and the lies. We are not to be judged by our size. What are we?
Words
What is the difference between a side-effect and a adverse reaction to a medication?
A side-effect is an expected symptom where as an adverse reaction is not an expected symptom of the medication.
Examples of S/E's: Dry mouth, constipation, change in energy levels,
Example of adverse reaction: swelling of face, throat, tongue, heart arrhythmia, SI, SH, HI, etc...
John is upset at Jack for being late to pick him up for work. Jack apologizes and stated that he is sorry he is late but his kid was sick and he had to wait until a sitter could come over to watch them. John tells all of his coworkers about how unreliable Jack is and how they should never count on him for anything. John does not discuss his frustration with Jack, but proceeds to tell him everything is okay.
What type of communication style is John displaying
1. Passive aggressive
Which animal is associated with this communication style?
Jane lends her friend $500 after her friend was unable to pay her rent last month. Her friend told Jane that she would pay her back in two weeks when she gets paid. 2 weeks come and go. No payback. Jane calls her friend multiple times with no answer. Jane doesn't hear from her friend in over a month. Jane sees her friend out while at the mall and the friend tells her that she can't pay her back because she is too far behind. Jane tells he that is fine that she doesn't have to pay her back. Jane is now overdue for bills that she is unable to pay because of the $500 she lent her friend.
What type of boundary style is Jane exhibiting?
1. Porous
Jane is allowing her self hardships while allowing her friend to take advantage of here .
When we identify stressors in our life, we then must develop appropriate coping skills to address our stressors. Name 3 healthy coping skills and 3 unhealthy coping skills
1. Healthy (distraction, breathing, soothing, activity, exercise)
2. Unhealthy (smoking, drugs, drinking, self harming, procrastinating)
Journey without it and you will never prevail, but if you have too much of it you will surely fail.
Confidence
Medication compliance for those with mental health D/O's is imperative to maintaining mental health. What are the biggest barriers to patient's remaining compliant with prescribed medications.
1. Patient feels better and stops taking medications
2. Side effects or the way the med makes patient feel.
3. Societal stigma, reliance of medications.
While you at work you see a coworker being harassed by someone of authority. You were a direct witness to this behavior. What is the proper way to handle this situation? What is the best approach to be assertive?
1. Report the harassment to proper person(supervisor, etc...)
2. Ask coworker if they need anything and inquire if this has happened before.
3. Intervene if possible without escalating the situation
Name at least 3 different type of boundaries (not styles, but actual boundaries types)
1. Physical
2. Intellectual
3. Emotional
4. Sexual
5.Material
6. Time
We use the 4 A's when it comes to stressors. Can you name the 4 approaches that begin with A?
Avoid
Alter
Adapt
Accept
What will go up but NEVER comes down?
Your age
Bipolar Disorder is controlled by many different type of medications. Can you name at least 3 different classes of medications used in treatment of Bipolar D/O?
1. anti-depressant
2. anti-psychotic
3. mood stabilizers
4. anxiolytic (anxiety medications)
5. anti-hypertensives (blood pressure meds)
● Indirect expression of negative feelings or opposition ● Sarcasm, jokes, or subtle undermining of others ● Reluctance or resistance to complying with requests ● Difficulty in addressing conflicts directly ● Masking hostility or resentment behind a pleasant façade
These are all used in this type of communication style
1. Passive aggressive communication
What can influence boundaries in an individual? How does society, religion, trauma, ideology affect boundaries?
Some cultures have very different expectations when it comes to boundaries. Some cultures or religions affect greatly how those boundaries are viewed and acted upon.
Name at least 2 biological stressors
Hormones (menstrual cycle)
Illness (medical or mental)
Exposure to after effects of drugs and alcohol or other toxic chemicals
The more you take the more the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footprints