EIMR
What does EIMR stand for?
Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery Manual.
How can listening to music be used a coping skill?
Listening to music can be relaxing and can help take your mind off of stressors.
What kinds of professionals can provide support?
Therapist, psychiatrist, counselor, primary care doctor, ARMHS worker, social worker, case manager, housing coordinator, Peer Support Specialist, etc
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel
Instant fixes for stress exist.
FALSE
What does recovery mean to you?
Answers vary.
How can talking to a family member be used as a coping skill?
Talking to someone about your problems/stressors allows you to express your emotions and feelings and get everything out in the open rather than bottling it up.
How can social support improve mental wellbeing?
Ex. Being able to let out frustrations or concerns, receive advice or support, etc can relieve stress from the mind and allow the individual to feel less burdened or alone.
What can you catch, but not throw?
A cold
All stress is out of your control
FALSE
How can you positively deal with Paranoia or other worrisome thoughts?
Distracting yourself with something positive like reading something uplifting or watching something funny and talking to someone you trust
How can creating artwork be used as a coping skill?
Art can be used as a way to express your emotions/feelings.
How can someone build a support system?
Meet new people (support groups, clubs related to hobbies, religious communities), talk to a trusted support, ask for help, connect with professionals, etc
What goes around the world but stays in a corner?
A stamp
Taking time for yourself each day will help you cope with stress.
TRUE
How can someone deal with Hallucination in a positive way?
Doing something active often helps distract someone. For example: listening to music, watching something on youtube, taking a walk, working on puzzle, or talking to someone you trust to distract you.
The proper way to breathe is not with your chest but with your.....?
Diaphragm
What could happen if you DON'T have a proper support system?
Depression, anxiety, insecurity, self-doubt, isolation, etc
What's the only day fire doesn't get off?
4th of July because Fireworks
All stress is bad stress.
FALSE
What is the purpose of EIMR?
E-IMR helps practitioners across a range of service lines gain a shared language, foundation of person-centered and recovery-oriented principles, and proven skills to use when delivering care to people.
How can socializing with others be used as a coping skill?
Socializing with others decreases feelings of loneliness and stress, and increases feelings of enjoyment and happiness.
How do social supports improve PHYSICAL health?
Lower cortisol levels, someone to check in with, catch symptoms early, workout buddy, person to do activities with, etc
Why did the man throw his watch out of the car window?
He wanted to see if Time Flies.
True or False:
It doesn't matter what time you take your medications. Late is better than never!
Bonus: Why?
FALSE!
Most medications should be taken around the same time each day. Missing doses can be harmful to the brain, and taking medication late can overlap with the following dose or other meds.