Depression
Feeling hopeless and sad for more than two weeks
What is depression?
Trembling, sweating, lack of concentration, heart palpitations, restlessness, insomnia and racing thoughts
What are signs and symptoms of anxiety?
Intentionally causing one's death and the second leading cause of death for those ages 10-24
What is suicide?
Extreme and damaging eating behaviors which can lead to serious illness or even death
What are eating disorders?
The way you see yourself
What is body image?
Helping a friend to talk with a trusted adult, being supportive, inviting your friend out to social events/activities and reminding them that seeking help is important
What are ways to help a friend who might have depression?
An emotion and a normal reaction to stress where you can nervous or fearful
What is anxiety?
Making comments about harming or killing oneself, statements about worthlessness and giving away prized possessions
What are warning signs of suicide?
A type of eating disorder where the individual appears skinny, starves himself/herself and does not think they have a problem
What is anorexia?
Your height, gender, age, inherited body type and growth pattern will determine this
What is a healthy weight?
A type of therapy used to treat mental or behavioral disorders which can be one-on-one or in a group setting
What is psychotherapy (talk therapy)?
A type of anxiety where an individual has recurrent unwanted thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors
What is obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)?
The intentional direct injury of body tissue done without suicidal intentions
What is self-harm?
A type of eating disorder where the individual appears normal, will binge eat and then purge and knows that they have a problem but tries to hide it from others
What is bulimia?
A way to assess your body size, taking into account your height and weight. This is usually an inaccurate form of measurement.
What is body mass index (BMI)?
A type of depression where an individual has extreme sadness, is hopeless, lacks energy, has a decrease in things once enjoyable, may have physical pain and thoughts of death or suicide.
What is major depression?
An anxiety disorder developed after exposure to a terrifying event or physical harm occurred or was threatened
What is post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Asking them if they are thinking about suicide, keep them safe, listening to them, encouraging them to seek help and follow up with the individual
What are some ways to help someone who may want to commit suicide?
A type of eating disorder where the individual appears overweight, eats huge amounts of food and believes they are "just overweight" and it is not due to their eating
What is binge eating?
Thinking badly about one's body and frequently comparing one's own body shape and size to others
What is negative body image?
A type of depression where a person has a low mood over a long period of time. They can still do their normal day to day activities, but they have a "flatline" mood.
What is dysthymia?
A type of anxiety disorder where an individual feels chronic anxiety, worry and tension on a daily basis. The anxiety is not linked to any one particular thing.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Thinking about or planning suicide, but does not include the final act of suicide
What are suicidal thoughts (suicidal ideation)
Malnutrition, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, dental problems, depression, seizures, osteoporosis and hair loss
What are some of the dangers caused by eating disorders?
A psychological disorder in which a person becomes obsessed with an imaginary defect/flaw in their appearance
What is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)?