True/False
True or False: You have to be mentally ill to have depression
False
More than 264 million people suffer from clinical depression. Racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to experience it.
What is anxiety?
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Inhale & Exhale
Breathing
If you regulate your breath, you will trick your brain into thinking that you are not anxious or depressed. Your brain will then produce mood elevating hormones.
What is another word for being unable to sleep or not being able to get an adequate amount of sleep?
Insomnia
Which can lead to daytime fatigue, mood changes, poor concentration, and headaches
Who is the school principal?
Mr. Lee
True or False: Anxiety is the most common mental health condition.
True
40 million adults suffer from anxiety although less than 40% actually receive treatment.
What is depression?
Feelings of sadness...
Another word for working out?
Exercise
Exercise helps with the production of mood elevating hormones like endorphins. You don't always have to go to the gym to get a good workout in!
What is another word for eating too much or too little?
Overeating/Starvation
Changes in eating patterns is common for those with anxiety and/or depression. This can cause physical problems in addition mental or emotional health problems.
Who is your 8th grade principal?
Mrs. Kyler
True False: You will always know if someone has anxiety or depression?
False
There are many hidden signs/symptoms of anxiety and depression. Also, many people are afraid to talk about it.
What is chionophobia?
A) Fear of snow
B) Fear of Santa Claus
C) Fear of your cousin's holiday Mac N' Cheese
A) Fear of snow
1/10 people have a fear of severe weather
What is another word for communicating with others?
Socializing
Don't forget, you can always reach out to you school counselors :)
What is another word for no paying attention in class?
Poor Concentration
Anxiety and depression can impact your academic performance. It is harder to ignore distractions and concentrate when anxious or depressed.
Who is your 8th grade school counselor?
Mrs. Brown
True or False: I shouldn't take my friends seriously when they make comments about wanting to kill themselves.
FALSE
Suicidal thoughts can be serious, even if your friend does not hurt themself right away. Encourage your friends to seek help from a therapist or counselor. You can also call 911 or a crisis helpline.
What is clausophobia?
A) Fear that the Grinch will steal Christmas
B) Fear of Santa Claus
C) Fear of winter homework assignments
B) Fear of Santa Claus
Also referred as Santaphobia, 7-10 percent of the population fear Santa!
What can you do to get more vitamin D?
Go outside (and drink milk)!
Sunlight helps with the production of Vitamin D; which is a key ingredient for the mood elevating hormone, serotonin.
Financial stress, loneliness, and isolation from family members can cause __________.
Feelings of sadness or depression
Remember, sadness may not always be ongoing. You can experience this intermittently.
Who is the school psychologist and social worker?
Dr. Ross-Gray (Psychologist)
Mrs. Mendez (Social Worker)
True or False: Everyone has felt anxious or sad at some point in their life.
TRUE
What is tarandophobia?
A) Fear of spiders
B) Fear of Olaf the Snowman
C) Fear of reindeer
C) Fear of reindeer
What do you do when something is funny?
Laugh
Laughing also creates "happy brain chemicals."
What is another word for feeling upset?
Frustrated, irritated, or angry
Think about a time when you were anxious or sad. Did you ever feel any of the above emotions?
Who is the Children's Guild Therapist?
Ms. Thornton (Me)