Mental Health Trivia
This is the most common mental health condition in the United States, often involving excessive worry.
Anxiety
The first step in preventing relapse is identifying what things that can bring on cravings?
Triggers
Writing daily reflections or gratitude lists is part of this helpful habit.
Journaling
This formerly blonde rapper has spoken openly about his issues with substance use and mental health struggles. He has been in recovery since 2008.
Eminem
The process of the body readjusting to functioning without substances.
Withdrawal
The first step in the 12 Steps begins with this...
Admitting powerlessness over your addiction
This phrase, often used in addiction recovery, encourages people to not dwell on mistakes but continue moving forward: “Progress, not…”
Perfection
This practice of focusing on the present moment can help reduce stress and prevent relapse.
Mindfulness
HALT is a common acronym in recovery. It stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and T_____.
Tired
True or False: all triggers are external
False
After famously declaring he was “winning” during a 2011 media meltdown, this Two and a Half Men star later spoke publicly about his struggles with addiction and his journey toward recovery.
Charlie Sheen
This part of the body is the most affected by addictive substances.
The brain
The term for a return to addictive behavior after a period of abstinence.
Relapse
12-step programs remind participants to focus on the present with the phrase, “Take it…”
"one day at a time."
Violent or aggressive behavior within the home.
What is Domestic Violence?
This written plan outlines specific triggers, coping strategies, and people to call for support if someone feels close to relapse.
Relapse prevention plan
Attending this type of meeting helps build social support and accountability.
Support meetings - NA, AA, Celebrate Recovery, S.M.A.R.T Recovery etc.
This actor known for roles in "Get Him to the Greek" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is a former heroin addict and long time advocate for recovery.
Russel Brand
Repeated substance use can cause these changes in the brain, making it harder to feel pleasure from everyday activities.
Bonus question: what is the psychological term for the inability to feel pleasure, or persistent loss of interest
Tolerance/dependence
Anhedonia
This neurotransmitter plays a key role in reward, motivation, and relapse risk.
Dopamine
This musician, who blends rap and rock and has publicly shared his struggles with addiction, said, “I’d rather be honest and vulnerable than hide behind a mask,” emphasizing authenticity in recovery.
Jelly Roll
This mood disorder involves extreme highs and lows.
Bipolar disorder
This strategy involves thinking through the outcome before taking a risky action.
Playing the tape forward or thinking about the consequences
This type of therapy helps people identify negative thought patterns and replace them with healthier ones.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
This award winning actress first became famous for her role in E.T. She had early experiences with substance use and went to rehab for the first time at 13 years old.
Drew Barrymore
The brain’s ability to heal and adapt through new connections.
Neuroplasticity
This month is recognized as National Recovery Month.
September
Motivational speaker Les Brown said, “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll…”
"land among the stars."
The part of the brain responsible for impulse control, often affected by substance use.
Frontal lobe
This stage of relapse occurs when a person has not yet used substances but experiences changes in their thinking, emotions, and behavior that quietly sets the stage for a future relapse.
Emotional relapse
This technique involves focusing on the five senses to connect with your body in the present moment and manage cravings or stress.
Grounding
This famous talk show host and media mogul has been open about overcoming substance use issues and food addiction in her early career.
Oprah
This term describes the situation in which an individual stops using one substance but develops compulsive behaviors with another substance or activity, often due to shared reward pathways in the brain.
Cross addiction
This famous inventor said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work,” encouraging persistence despite setbacks.
Thomas Edison