Science and Addiction
Do the rates of heart disease, stroke, HIV, Hepatitis, and mental disorders go up or down when addiction is also present
Increase, go up, or get worse
What is a phobia?
This is the term for a persistent, strong, and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
What is a coping skill?
A coping skill is doing something that helps you feel better when you are feeling sad, mad, angry, overwhelmed, stressed or any other heightened emotion.
What is empathy?
This term refers to the healthy ability to understand the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of another
Perhaps the most well know composer in history, this famous music writer supposedly suffered with bipolar disorder in addition to going deaf
Beethoven
Whatever the substance is, once addiction to that substance occurs for long enough this important organ drastically changes the way it functions
Brain
What is one characteristic of bipolar disorder?
This mental health disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including periods of mania and depression.
True or false: Writing, drawing, coloring, painting, and listening to music are healthy ways to deal with strong emotions
True
What is an example of a boundary?
To maintain healthy relationships, we should identify and communicate these physical, psychological, and emotional limits to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or violated by others.
Despite being one of the most well-known and well-respected US historical figures, this 16th president of the US was known to struggle with a mood disorder
Abraham Lincoln
This neurotransmitter is closely linked to the mind's reward system and is commonly associated with pleasure and reinforcement.
- Seratonin
-Melatonin
-Dopamine
Dopamine
What does the acronym PTSD stand for?
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Talk about a coping skill that is helpful for you
deep breathing, drink water, count to 10, talk to someone, going on a walk
Melinda and Stacey are friends outside of school. In school, Stacey acts towards Melinda like they are strangers. Healthy or unhealthy relationship?
Unhealthy
This legendary Dutch painter, known for "Starry Night," grappled with mental health issues, even to the point where he knowingly cut off part of his own ear
Vincent van Gogh
These hormones often referred to as the "feel-good" hormones, are released during activities that promote well-being, like exercise, laughter, creative expression, and socialization.
- Epinephrine
- Endorphins
- Oxytocin
Endorphins
What are three things that can happen during a panic attack?
This is the term for a sudden, intense, and overwhelming episode of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heart, shortness of breath, and sweating.
This coping skill involves focusing on the present moment.
Mindfulness
Susie lets her boyfriend make all the decisions for her. Is this a healthy or unhealthy relationships?
Unhealthy
One of the most well know artists to ever live, this Italian genius is thought to have an anxiety disorder and possibly even autism, but that did not stop him from completing his four-year masterpiece of painting the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo
This highly advanced and complex area of the human brain is associated with decision-making and impulse control, and is strongly impacted by addiction and intoxication.
- Prefrontal Cortex
-Spinal Cord
- Cerebellum
Prefrontal Cortex
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
This mental health disorder is characterized by persistent and intrusive thoughts followed by repetitive behaviors or rituals aimed at reducing anxiety.
Comforting yourself through your five senses is this type of coping skill ( hint: self-____ ).
Self-soothing
What is pressure to do things that could harm you or others?
Peer Pressure
One of the original writers of the “horror” genre, this legendary author from the 1800’s suffered from grief and depression. (Hint- His last name is also one of the Teletubbies)
Edgar Allan Poe