Causes and Risk Factors
What is a co-occurring disorder?
The presence of both a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder in an individual.
True or False: Research shows treatment is most effective when addressing both mental health and substance use simultaneously.
TRUE
True or False: Cultural factors may be different, but mental health is viewed the same across cultures.
FALSE: Cultures vary in views surrounding mental health that impact how needs regarding mental health are communicated with family.
A Relapse Prevention Plan
In Switzerland, how many guinea pigs are you allowed to own?
Two or more!
It is illegal to only have one guinea pig.
What are epigenetics?
Study of changes that affect how genetic information is read and acted on by cells in the body.
What may be a supportive treatment for co-occurring disorders while under the recommendation and supervision of a medical provider?
Medication Management
What is a concept that impacts willingness to get help or ask family for support?
Stigma
What is a social symptom of co-occurring disorders?
Sudden changes in friends or hobbies.
Legal Problems.
Continued behaviors that cause problems in relationships.
Which was named first, the color orange or the fruit?
The fruit was named first, then the color named after oranges.
Development of substance use disorders and mental illness.
A behavioral treatment for some anxiety disorders (phobias and PTSD) that involves repeated exposure to a feared situation, object, traumatic event, or memory.
Exposure Therapy
A lack of this limits access to services and limited resources.
Community Support
What are physical symptoms of co-occurring disorders? (Name Two)
Bloodshot eyes or large pupils.
Sudden weight loss or gain.
Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing.
Tremors, slurred speech, impaired coordination.
Which animal can sense earthquakes?
Snakes! They can sense earthquakes up to 75 miles away.
True or False: Genetics attribute to the predisposition for substance use disorders but NOT mental illness.
FALSE: It attributes to both!
This is a community based approach. It is an intensive, integrated, and multi-disciplinary outreach model that targets people experiencing serious mental illness who are at risk of disconnection from healthcare resources.
Assertive Community Therapy (ACT)
How might cultures differ in how they describe mental health symtpoms?
Some may focus on the physical experiences rather than emotional experiences.
What are behavioral symptoms of co-occurring disorders? (Name Two)
Drop in attendance and performance at work or school, frequently getting into trouble, engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, unexplained change in personality or attitude, sudden mood swings, irritability, or angry outbursts, periods of unusual hyperactivity, agitation, or giddiness, lacking motivation, appearing fearful, anxious, or paranoid, with no reason
Which animal is observed to have grudges against specific people?
The Crows!
(Don't mess with crows)
Name one neurotransmitter implicated in substance use and mental illness.
Dopamine, serotonin, glutamate, GABA, and norepinephrine.
This is the modified type of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with goals of teaching people mindfulness, healthy coping skills, emotional regulation, and relationship improvement.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
What is the definition of culture?
The ideas, arts, customs, attitudes and social behavior of a particular people or society.
What can you engage in daily to produce a positive impact on your mental health?
Self-Care
(Exercise, eating healthy, sleep hygiene, relaxing activities, set goals, practice gratitude, focus on positivity, stay connected with others)
Why are bananas curved?
Because they grow towards the sun.