Mental Health Basics
A condition marked by persistent sadness and loss of interest.
What is depression?
This term means taking responsibility for your actions and recovery.
What is accountability?
Telling yourself “I can’t do anything right” after making one mistake is this.
What is negative self-talk?
Believing “I don’t have a problem” or “I can quit anytime” is a sign of __________.
What is denial?
Being around old neighborhoods or people tied to past use are examples of __________.
What are environmental triggers?
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life.
What is anxiety?
This term means believing that change and recovery are possible.
What is hope?
This cognitive distortion involves viewing situations in only two categories, such as all good or all bad, with no gray area.
What is black-and-white thinking?
This cognitive distortion involves assigning responsibility for one’s problems or mistakes to others rather than accepting personal accountability.
What is externalizing blame?
You’re angry after an argument at work and feel the urge to use to calm down. This emotional state is considered a __________.
What is an emotional trigger?
A mental health condition involving extreme mood swings.
What is bipolar disorder?
"One Day at a Time" is an AA slogan that means this.
What is a daily commitment?
This term means expecting the worst possible outcome.
What is catastrophizing?
This person unconsciously supports or allows another’s destructive behavior, often to their own detriment.
What is an enabler?
Thinking “just one time won’t hurt” when tempted to use is an example of __________.
What is rationalization?
Experiencing flashbacks or nightmares after a traumatic event.
What is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
You ________ ________ to those you've harmed in active addiction. You do this in recovery.
What is making amends?
This practice involves treating yourself with compassion and understanding rather than harsh criticism.
What is positive self-talk?
Feeling like change is impossible or that “nothing will ever get better” is known as __________.
What is hopelessness?
You feel lonely and see a text from an old using friend; your mind starts thinking “just this one time won’t hurt.” This situation is an example of a __________.
What is a high-risk moment or trigger?
A co-occurring condition of both substance use and mental illness.
What is dual diagnosis?
The key principles of recovery include practicing honesty, open-mindedness, and _______. A simple way to remember this is by using the acronym HOW.
What is willingness?
Replacing thoughts like “I can’t handle this craving” with “I’ve managed before and I can use my coping skills now” is this.
What is positive or balanced self-talk?
Spending time with people who still use substances can act as a __________ to recovery.
What is a trigger?
Ignoring your feelings or pushing them aside instead of dealing with them can create a __________ situation.
What is high-risk?