Coping with Stress
Problems and Persistent Symptoms
Getting your needs met
Riddles
Bonus x2
100

What is stress? 

a term that people often use to describe a feeling of pressure, strain, or tension 

100

When trying to solve a problem, what is the best method to use? 

the step-by-step method

100

What are community healthy centers? 

In the U.S., Community Mental Health Centers are the main sources of public outpatient mental health services. 
100

What has 13 hearts, but no other organs?

A deck of cards

100
Why is stress an important factor in mental illness according to the Stress-Vulnerability model? 
Because it can worsen symptoms and lead to relapses
200
Can stress be from positive things? Or only negative? 

Stress can come from something positive and something negative. 

200

What are persistent symptoms? 

symptoms of mental illnesses that occur much of the time

200

What types of services do community mental health centers offer? List 5. 

mental health evaluations, case management, medication services, peer support or other consumer-led programs, individual therapy, group therapy, social skills training, family psychoeducation and other family services, day-treatment programs or partial-hospital programs, support groups, education about mental illnesses, emergency services, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, supported employment, integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders, and assertive community treatment (ACT). 

200

What’s black and white and read all over?

a newspaper

200

Name 5 examples of life events 

chart on page 275

300

Coping effectively with ___ can help you reduce symptoms and pursue your goals? 

stress

300

what are warning signs? 

symptoms that tend to come before a relapse or a considerable worsening of usual symptoms

300

How can you find out more about participating in certain programs? 

- community mental health centers

- mental health research centers 

- consumer support agencies

- advocacy groups 

- online 

300

What has a neck but no head?

a bottle

300

What are the 5 categories that persistent symptoms are generally under? 

1. thinking problems 

2. mood problems 

3. negative symptoms

4. psychotic symptoms 

5. drug and alcohol use 

400
What are the two main types of stress and give a brief explanation of each. 

1. Life events = refers to experiences such as moving, getting married, the death of a loved one, or having a baby. 

2. Daily hassles = small stresses of everyday life that can add up over time. 

400

What are the specific problems that fall under negative symptoms? 

- lack of interest

- lack of pleasure

- lack of expressiveness

- social withdrawal

400

What are some financial benefits you may qualify for, regarding mental health? 

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Public Assistance

400

What is a teenager’s favorite phrase during math class?


"i can't even" 

400

What are the different ways that you could advocate for yourself in the mental health system? There are 7

1. Keep a record of the details of the problem and what you have tried to do about it. 

2. Seek the person on your treatment team who has the most experience with the type of problem you are having. 

3. Talk about your concerns calmly and clearly. 

4. If you are dissatisfied after speaking with the appropriate person, take additional action. 

5. Follow through on actions. 

6. Let people know that you appreciate their efforts. 

7. If at first you don't succeed, try again

500

How can you prevent stress? There are 8 ways that we discussed. 

1. be aware of situations that caused stress before

2. schedule meaningful, enjoyable activities

3. schedule time for relaxation

4. work to achieve balance in your daily life

5. Develop a support system 

6. take care of your health

7. talk about your feelings or write them in a journal

8. do not be hard on yourself

500

Who can you work with in your life to help you determine if you are experiencing persistent symptoms or warning signs? 

practitioners and other supportive people in your life.

500

What are the health insurance benefits that you may qualify for? 

Medicare and/or Medicaid 

500
In which month do people sleep the least? 

February 

500

explain the difference between early warning signs and persistent symptoms

Early warning signs are symptoms that tend to come before a relapse or a considerable worsening of usual symptoms. Persistent symptoms are more constant and usually have not led to past relapses.