Definitions
A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
Anxiety
If you think someone is depressed, the best way to help is to try to cheer them up.
FALSE. What is better?
True or False- admitting that something is wrong is giving up on yourself.
FALSE. Explain
What is it called when you are taking care of yourself by putting distance between you and others on a regular basis?
What is... boundaries.
What is the most common mental illness in the US?
What is Anxiety (40 Million adults)
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
Bipolar disorder
Depression affects your mood but not the rest of your body.
FALSE. Give examples
SMART goals are goals that are...
What is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Oriented?
This skills gets you centered
What is mindfulness?
Most adults need this many hours of sleep a night
What is 8 hours
a feeling of detachment from the body. Feeling as though the world around you is unreal.
What is dissociation?
You need to know exactly what you're going to say and how you're going to say it before you talk to a counselor.
FALSE. How to prepare to see a counselor
True or false- Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False. Give three examples
We use this to link together problem behavior
Behavior Chain Analysis
This is one of the best tools for time management when first starting recovery.
What is scheduling?
What are external triggers and how are they different from internal triggers?
People Places Things, External triggers come from the environment. Internal triggers come from the person's inner life and thoughts.
Bad parenting causes mental issues.
FALSE. Let's discuss!
This does not outright cure mental illness. However, it may help with the management of symptoms.
What is Medication?
What does NAMI stand for?
National Alliance on Mental Illness
How much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself
What is self esteem
Not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you
Addiction
Only women have eating disorders.
FALSE.
A group meeting where members guide each other towards the shared goal of recovery.
What is a Support Group
What does DEAR MAN stand for?
Decrease express assert reinforce mindful appear confident negotiate
To politely yet firmly stand up for yourself when facing a trigger or difficult situation is called this.
What is Assertiveness