Understand Medications
Can anti-psychotics be used to treat sleeping problems?
Yes, anti-psychotics have many uses for a variety of mental health concerns
True or False Anyone can experience depression?
True. depression can be triggered by many things; for example, a loss, a change for the worse, an increase in overwhelming responsibilities, or intolerable living conditions.
True or False you should eat in bed?
False, you should use your bed for sleeping.
What treaty does Lethbridge reside in?
Treaty 7
Name a group therapy guideline?
1. Confidentiality
2. Respect
3. Kindness
4. I statements
5.Support, learn, empower
True or False all anti-depressants work the same way?
false, there a multiple classes and they each work in different ways
Does depression just go away ?
No, depression is far beyond normal feelings of grief or sadness.
Which Indigenous group originally inhabited Lethbridge area?
Blackfoot
What is Mental Health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel and act. Also determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Are Benzodiazepines effective for long term use?
No, because they can cause negative side effects long term.
Name 3 things that can be done to help with depression?
Medication, Therapy, and self management activities
If you haven't fallen asleep within 20 minutes of trying to sleep, what should you do?
painting, drawing, reading, something you find relaxing etc...
True or False Indigenous to describe only First Nations people?
False- It is used to describe First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people.
What are the 4 stages of the mental health continuum?
Green-healthy yellow-Impairment Orange-injured Red-ill
What is narcolepsy?
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder where one can have sudden attacks of sleep throughout the day.
Name a coping skill that we learned this week?
Energy budget, Deep breathing, self-care; eating healthy, exercise, socializing etc.
How long should you limit a nap too?
No more than 20-30 minutes.
What day of the year in Canada is Truth and Reconciliation day?
September 30
What is Mental Illness?
A mental illness is a health problem that significantly affects how a person feels, thinks, behaves, and interacts with other people.
What is the word used to describe a stable mood?
Euthymia
Name some resources or places you can go if your feeling depressed?
Counselor, Family doctor, Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Teacher, Hospital, AMH, CMH, call 811, family or friend.
What hot brown drink should we avoid late in the day?
Coffee! Caffeine can stay in your body for 12 hours
What stone structure is the word for "people" and "substitute" in Inuktitut?
Inuksuk
Name two different neurotransmitters in the body?
norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, GABA (Gamma aminobutyric acid)