EIMR
What is the title of the Module started this week?
Module 5- Coping with Stress
Module 4- The stress vulnerability model
What is deep breathing?
This coping skill uses slow breaths in and out to calm the body.
What is stress?
Stress is a natural part of everyone's life. It can be described as a feeling of pressure, strain or tension.
How do mental health and substance use affect each other?
Mental health symptoms like anxiety, depression, or trauma can lead someone to use substances to cope. Substance use can then make mental health symptoms worse, increase stress, and make recovery harder.
This condition may include sadness, low motivation, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.
Depression
What is recovery planning/goal setting?
Setting goals, making plans, and tracking progress are important parts of this EIMR focus area.
What is a support system / social support?
When cravings or anxiety hit, calling a trusted person is an example of using this type of support.
What are the signs of stress in the Body?
Headaches, sleeping issues, rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, back pain, changes in appetite, stomache, dry mouth etc;
What is vulnerability?
This word describes a person’s natural risk of developing stronger symptoms due to biology, genetics, or past experiences.
This common mental health condition often includes excessive worry, nervousness, and feeling on edge.
Anxiety
What are some of the possible strategies used to help with recovery mentioned in this week's module.
Developing a support system, Getting more active, Speaking with peers in recovery, doing creative activities to help with self expression, Connect with nature.
What is the main way to stop both internal and external triggers?
Avoidance. Avoiding places where you might be tempted to use. Also avoiding possible things that trigger mental episodes like avoiding a horror movie if I have PTSD. Or avoiding flashing lights if I have epilepsy.
What are the 3 ways the body responds to stress?
Fight, Flight or Freeze.
What is a genogram?
A graph/picture used to show family relationships across several generations.
What are warning signs of stress or relapse?
What are warning signs of stress or relapse?
Name 4 chapters of EIMR ( or content covered)
What is medication adherence / compliance?
Taking medication the same way and at the same time each day is called this.
What are cognitive signs of stress?
This type of stress warning sign can include racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, forgetfulness, and expecting the worst, even when no immediate danger is present.
What are ACE's and give examples?
Adverse Childhood Experiences. Such as emotional/physical/sexual abuse, death of a parent, divorce, neglect, witnessing, or being the victim of violence.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
This form of mental health treatment teaches coping skills and ways to change unhealthy thinking patterns.
What does EIMR stand for?
Enhanced Illness Management and Recovery Manual.
For anxiety issues what is the type of medication called to help.
Depressants and Mood stabilizers are mainly used for anxiety.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This coping strategy involves tensing and relaxing muscle groups one at a time to reduce physical symptoms of stress.
What drug form increases the neurotransmitter, or brain chemical dopamine, which is believed to contribute to hallucinations or delusions?
Stimulants(Cocaine, Methamphetamine (Meth), Amphetamine)
What is functioning?
When mental health symptoms interfere with housing, work, or relationships, this area is affected.