Signs & Symptoms
What is a common symptom of depression?
Loss of interest in activities or persistent sadness.
Refusing to recognize or acknowledge real facts or experiences that would lead to anxiety.
Denial
True or False
Mental illness is rare.
False – 1 in 5 adults experience it each year.
is a way of behaving in relationships where you persistently prioritize someone else over you, and you assess your mood based on how they behave.
codependency
How many hours of sleep are recommended for most adults?
7–9 hours per night.
Trouble sleeping, sleeping too much or too little can be a sign of what?
A mental health condition (such as depression or anxiety).
Justifying a mistake or problematic feeling with seemingly logical reasons or explanations
Rationalization
True or False
People with mental illness are usually violent.
False – They are more likely to be victims than perpetrators.
Two roles in a codependent relationship
"Taker" and "giver"
the practice of engaging in behaviors to promote and maintain your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being to reduce stress and improve overall health
self care
What might someone experience if they are feeling anxious?
Excessive worry, restlessness, or racing thoughts.
Reverting to the behavior or emotions of an earlier developmental stage.
Regression
True or False
Mental illness is a sign of weakness.
False – It is a medical condition.
Give me two traits of the "giver"
Lack of boundaries
Low self-esteem
Fear of abandonment
lack of self worth
Name two hobby or creative activity that can improve mental health.
Reading, music, art, journaling, etc.
Difficulty concentrating and irritability can be symptoms of what type of disorders?
Anxiety or depression.
Blocking difficult thoughts from entering consciousness, such as a trauma survivor shutting out a tragic experience.
Repression
True or False
Only adults struggle with mental health.
False – 1 in 6 youth experience a disorder.
Give me three characteristics of codependency
DAILY DOUBLE
Spending time with supportive friends and family is an example of what?
Social self-care.
is a mental illness characterized by intense and unstable moods, impulsive behaviors, fear of abandonment, and inconsistent self-image
Borderline personality disorder
Attributing one’s unacceptable feelings or desires to someone else.
Projection
True or False
Therapy and medication can help people recover.
True.
Give me three reasons why people become codependent????
Trauma
Addiction
past codependent relationships
Low self-esteem
HALT stands for what???
Hungry angry lonely tired