Sisters
Angry Boy
Bullying
General
A.C.T.
100
What is one reason you know the girl was depressed?
Crying, Unable to eat or sleep, Headaches or stomachaches, Negative thoughts (saying "I wish I were dead)
100
What is the difference between being sad and depressed?
Depression is more than the blues or blahs; more than the normal everyday ups and downs. When the down mood lasts for more than a couple of weeks the condition may be what's referred to as depression.
100
What word can fit into all three blanks: "You can save a _____." "_____ is too short." "Setting goals can change your _____"
LIFE
100
Why should you be confident you are not betraying a fiend when you tell an adult that your friend may be depressed or suicidal?
Depression can interfere with a person's ability or wish to get help. Getting help is an act of true friendship.
100
True or False? Suicidal thoughts, statements, or attempts are always serious.
TRUE
200
How long was the girl feeling sad?
Two weeks
200
Depression is a serious health problem that affect the whole person, mind and body. In addition to feelings what else can change? Name two.
Behavior, Physical Health, Academic Performance, Lose interest in friends or activities, Thinking, Ability to handle decisions and pressures
200
How did Calvin's friend use the ACT technique in the correct response?
ACKNOWLEDGE: He seemed upset by what his friend was going through-more than a passing mood. CARE: He said it is not OK to be cruel. Asking for help is not wimpy. TELL: Said he'd tell an adult. Inform Calvin's mom. Gave his friend hope that by telling a trusted adult, he could feel better.
200
List two symptoms of depression.
Frequent sadness, crying; hopelessness; decreased interest in activities; low energy; low self-esteem; extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure; increased irritability, anger or hostility; difficulty with relationships;frequent headaches or stomach aches; frequent absence or poor performance in school; major change in eating or sleeping patterns
200
Name one thing you should NOT do when trying to help someone who is depressed.
Dare the person, Tell all your friends the problem, Keep it a secret to yourself, Leave the person alone-aviod them, Laugh at them, Tell them you feel the same way and it is OK to feel that way
300
Name two people the girl could have talked to at school?
Teacher, Guidance Counselor, School Psychologist, Principal or Associate Principal, Classroom Aide
300
According to the school counselor, why do people get depressed? Name one
Depression can run in families. Depression can occur in response to a recent stress or tragedy. Depression can seem to come "out of the blue," with no obvious cause. Sadness.
300
Name two things you could do if you were bullied online or to prevent problems.
Save the message and show to a parent or trusted adult. Never share a password. Do not respond to a bully. Think carefully about what you say online. Make sure what you say is not going to hurt or scare someone. Keep your sites private for just people you know.
300
Name two warning signs for suicide.
Talking, reading, or writing about suicide or death; talking about feel in worthless or helpless; saying things like "I wish I were dead," Calling people to say goodbye; giving things away; doing things "for the last time;" developing a sudden interest in drinking alcohol; purposely putting oneself in danger; obsessing about death or violence
300
What does ACT stand for?
Acknowledge the problem Care - Let the person know you care Tell a responsible adult
400
Give one reason why Kell's first was response "wrong"?
She blamed her sister, She minimized the problem, She ended the conversation quickly
400
What is the symptom of depression that Calvin is exhibiting?
Irritability and/or anger-Depression doesn't always mean the person is sad or down.
400
What did Calvin say that is a sign that he is not just angry or sad about being bullied?
Calvin was thinking about killing himself to get respect.
400
What adults can you talk to if you are feeling sad? Name three.
Parents, School Counselor, School Psychologist, Teacher, Principal, Vice-Principal
400
What should you do if YOU are feeling depressed and need help?
ACT by telling an adult you trust how you feel so you can get help and feel better.
500
What is an easy way to remember what Kell's response could be to her sister?
"A"- Acknowledge: acknowledge that he sister was feeling sad, "C"- Care: listen, make eye contact, told her she didn't have to do it alone, "T"- Tell: said she was going to tell someone, because she had to
500
What would you do if this angry boy said he was suicidal?
ACT!! (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) Never leave someone alone who may be at risk for suicide.
500
What is the concern for Calvin, the boy being bullied?
He said he had to kill himself to get the respect he deserved. Girls are bullying him at school and online at home. The girls dared him to kill himself. He sees only one way to deal with the problem-suicide.
500
Drugs and alcohol can make things worse for someone who is depressed. True or False?
Alcohol and drugs can make moods unstable. They can take away good judgement. TRUE
500
What do these four things have in common? 1. Acknowledge, Care, Tell (ACT) 2. Playing an instrument 3. Solving equations 4. Learning something new
They are all skills that need practice.
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