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Name me 3 of your coping skills

Reading, Writing, Listening to Music, playing cards, etc etc 

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What is one thing we must continue to do when we leave NYCCC

- Attend therapy

-Attend psychiatry

-Go to school 

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What is a trigger?

A trigger is a stimulus that elicits a reaction. In the context of mental illness, “trigger” is often used to mean something that brings on or worsens symptoms.

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What is the most widely used drug?

ALCOHOL!

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What is the address here?

7403 Commonwealth Blvd, Queens, NY 11426

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Why Do We Use Coping Mechanisms?

Coping mechanisms help decrease the side effects of stress. The stress response is triggered by the "flight or fight" role of your sympathetic nervous system.1 This causes changes in your body to help you prepare to run away from or face potential danger head-on.

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What if i have the urge to harm myself once i leave here?

Speak to someone- a parent, friend, teacher, peer, and reach out for help. Speak to your psychiatrist and therapist. 

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Common internal triggers include:

  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Feeling overwhelmed, vulnerable, abandoned, or out of control
  • Loneliness
  • Muscle tension
  • Memories tied to a traumatic event
  • Pain
  • Sadness
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 Marijuana drug use in teens can lead to the following short- and long-term effects:

  • Changes in mood
  • Impaired memory
  • Cognitive difficulties (thinking and problem-solving)
  • Respiratory problems (coughing, lung infections, etc.)
  • Faster heart rate
  • Hallucinations and paranoia
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Suicidal thoughts in teens
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Name me 2 programs that fall under NYCCC

Brooklyn IDT

Bronx inpatient

Queens IDT

Queens day treatment  

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Maladaptive Coping Mechanisms are _______

Maladaptive coping mechanisms are negative ways of dealing with stress. Maladaptive coping commonly occurs in people who have experienced childhood trauma or abuse.Though these behaviors might temporarily distract you from your stress, they can eventually lead to physical and emotional harm.

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What are the discharge options regarding living at home or  somehwere else?

Other options include Community Residince, Residential Treatment Facility etc 

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A person living with trauma may be triggered by:

  • A movie, television show, or news article that reminds them of the experience
  • A person connected to the experience
  • Arguing with a friend, spouse, or partner
  • A specific time of day
  • Certain sounds that remind them of the experience
  • Changes to relationships or ending a relationship
  • Significant dates such as holidays or anniversaries
  • Going to a specific location that reminds them of the experience
  • Smells associated with the experience, such as smoke
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What are some common signs of teen drug abuse?

Sudden and extreme changes in personality, physical appearance, social activity, or school performance may signal teen drug use.  Personality changes may include becoming disrespectful and verbally or physically abusive, extreme mood swings, paranoia, confusion, anger, depression, and secretive behavior. Teens who abuse drugs may lie about what they are doing and where they are going. They may also steal, claim to lose possessions they once valued, have a lot of money, ask for money, and withdraw from family and family activities.

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We are tolerant and respectful of differences in:

  • ethnicity,
  • culture/cultural background,
  • spiritual beliefs
  • sexual orientation
  • ideas and opinions
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What causes poor coping skills?

 limited resources, lack of awareness, or personality disposition.

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What could i do in the community to keep busy and out of trouble?

Join a club, play sports, learn an instrument
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The experience of becoming triggered can vary from person to person and situation to situation. A trigger may cause:

  • sudden fear, panic, anger, or sadness
  • feelings of being overwhelmed, out of control, abandoned, or helpless
  • flashbacks, which could involve reliving a memory, reliving emotions, or reliving physical sensations
  • physical symptoms such as a racing heart, rapid breathing, or shaking
  • an urge to run away or fight
  • freezing, which is when a person becomes immobile or cannot react
  • dissociation, which is when a person feels disconnected from their body, identity, memories, or reality
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Why do teenagers take drugs?

Young people use drugs for similar reasons that adults do – because they want to feel better or different.

Other reasons include:

  • socialising with friends, peer pressure or the need to feel part of a group
  • relaxation or fun
  • boredom
  • curiosity, experimentation or wanting to take risks
  • to escape from mental or physical pain, or challenging circumstances
  • to deal with past trauma
  • to feel in control.
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True or False:

New York City Children’s Center is accredited by The Joint Commission

True

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Side effects of the stress response include: 

  • Increased heart rate
  • Increased breathing
  • Higher blood pressure
  • Increased alertness
  • Heightened senses
  • Release of glucose (sugar) into your bloodstream for energy
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True or False: If i runaway and act out day 7 of being home they will most likely send me back.

TRUE! 

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What are Grounding techniques?

Grounding techniques help gently bring a person back to the present moment, reminding them of their surroundings. There are several ways to do this. An individual might:

  • take 10 slow breaths
  • count things they can see, touch, hear, smell, or taste
  • drink some cool water or splash water on the face
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Although you can’t guarantee your child will never use alcohol or other drugs, there are ways to reduce the possibility they will experience harms from their use.

It can help to:

  • Develop a close and trusting relationship with your child from an early age, and support and encourage positive behaviour.
  • Show appropriate behaviour yourself, such as drinking moderately and not using illicit drugs around them
  • Establish agreements and rules about what is acceptable behaviour around alcohol and drugs.
  • Encourage a healthy approach to life, including good foods, regular exercise and sports.
  • Allow your child to practise responsibility and develop good decision-making skills from an early age.
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What year was Ms. Carly an intern at NYCCC?

2015