Mental Health Basics
This term describes a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest
What is depression
This 2 letter acronym describes an organized group to help people recovery from alcohol addiction
What is AA
a simple breathing technique that can calm anxiety
what is deep breathing
eating well, sleeping, and exercising are part of this type of health
What is self care
this person is trained to listen and support your mental health
what is a therapist or a counselor
This is the mental health disorder marked by excessive worry
What is anxiety
The physical and emotional symptoms experienced when stopping a drug
What is withdrawal
writing about your thoughts and feelings in this can be theraputic
what is a journal
you should aim for this many hours of sleep at night
what is 7-9 hours
these meetings offer peer support for addiction recovery
what are 12 step meetings
This disorder involves extreme highs and lows in mood
What is bipolar disorder
the chemical in alcohol that causes intoxication
what is ethanol
this form of physical activity can reduce symptoms of depression
what is exercise
this activity is known to reduce stress and improve mood, involves stretching your body and mindful breathing
yoga
these people are often the first line of emotional support
what are family and friends
A trained professional who can prescribe psychiatric medication
What is a psychiatrist
this term refers to using more of a substance to get the desired effect
what is tolerance
this coping skill involves focusing on the present moment
what is mindfulness
this can give structure and purpose to your day
what is a routine
talking to someone in a similar situation can help; what kind of support is it?
what is peer support
This acronym stands for a therapy that focuses on a negative thought pattern
What is CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
this approach involves managing addiction through medication
what is medication-assisted treatment
these techniques help identify and change negative thinking patterns
what are cognitive restructuring techniques
maintaining this helps with honesty and accountability in recovery
what is a support network
this plan helps prevent relapse by identifying triggers
what is relapse prevention plan?