Over the Counter
True/False: I don't have to tell my doctor about the over-the-counter medications I'm taking
FALSE
This clear liquid is essential for maintaining proper bodily functions and makes up a significant portion of our body weight.
What is water
True/false: It's ok to skip or double doses of psych meds
FALSE
A symptom of depression is a constantly _______ mood
What is sad or unhappy?
Positive grounding techniques
What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique, listening to music, and meditation?
Achoo! I have allergies! I should take one of these medications..
What are Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra, and other anti-histamines?
These foods are good sources of protein
What are lean meats (beef), poultry (chicken), eggs, and dairy?
Names of psych meds to treat anxiety or depression
What are Zoloft (sertraline), Prozac (Fluoxetine), Lexapro, Celexa, Paxil, Citalopram, escitalopram, Effexor, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, etc?
Disorder when you experience fluctuations of manic episodes and depressive episodes
What is bipolar disorder?
A way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness?
What is exercise?
Safe places to store medication
What is out of reach of children, dry environments, out of the sun, etc.
5 food groups
What are Fruit, vegetables, protein, grain, and dairy?
Common side effects for SSRI medications
What are drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth, constipation or diarrhea, weight fluctuations?
Schizophrenia symptoms when you can hear, see, taste, smell, or feel something that other people can't
What are hallucinations?
When you ground yourself by focusing on the present moment in meditation
What is mindfulness?
Over-the-counter pain medication
What are Ibuprofen, Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, etc.
These drinks can make you jittery and may even lead to higher anxiety
What are coffee or highly caffeinated drinks?
Time it takes antidepressants to take effect
What is 2-4 weeks?
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity
What is lack of interest/pleasure in doing things (anhedonia)?
Trusted people to talk to about your mental health
Who are recovery coaches, social workers, therapists, Vanderbilt students, doctors, and close friends?
Medications that can't be taken with anti-depressants
What are NSAIDS, antihistamines, antiplatelet drugs, alcohol, illegal drugs?
Foods to limit to prevent high cholesterol and heart disease
What are High-salt foods like fast food, pizza, frozen burritos, etc.?
Psychiatric meds affect imbalances of these messengers in your brain
What are neurotransmitters?
This schizophrenia symptom happens when you believe something that is not true
What are delusions?
A healthy alternative for smoking cigarettes
What are chewing gum, chewing a straw, sunflower seeds, flavored toothpicks, and patches?