Affect of depression
True or false: depression affects more than a person's mood
True! It drains energy, motivation, concentration, and interferes with someone's ability to notice or enjoy good things in life
What does depression make you feel like?
Depression can make you feel like you're alone
Who can experience depression...
Who is...Everyone
This releases endorphins throughout the body which helps with anxiety and depression...
What is...Exercise
This can interfere with a person's ability to lead a normal life and is the most common health problem in the USA...
What is...Anxiety
Which of the following is not a symptom typically attributed to depression: difficulty concentrating, upset stomach, excessive hunger, feeling tired, or irritability
Excessive hunger
What is Depression?
Feeling of misery, sadness, being alone
Name two signs or symptoms of depression...
What is...Isolation, Over/Under Sleeping/Eating, Lack of Motivation, Lack of Interest in Enjoyed Activities
Journaling/writing is a great way for people to cope with...
What is...Anxiety, Depression
Anxiety and depression are most susceptible amongst these groups of people....
Who is...Everyone
These are the two most common treatments for depression
Counseling and medication
True or False: Depression is hereditary
False
Sunlight and Vitamin D can help with...
What is...Regulating mood and warding off Depression
This natural technique of relaxation is most often used by people with anxiety...
What is...Deep Breathing
What mental health professionals specialize in supporting people with anxiety and depression...
Who are...Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Therapist
These are three do's and don'ts of depression
DONT wait for it to go away
DO get evaluation and care
DO what you can to care for yourself
Signs or symptoms of depression include
Loss of sleep, appetite, and concentration. Symptoms could be feeling down a lot, sad, unmotivated.
What does SAD stand for...
What is...Seasonal Affective Disorder (a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons — SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. )
Name one skill that is taught during therapy to help with anxiety or depression...
What is...Coping Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Self Awareness, Emotional Regulation, Communication Skills, Setting Boundaries
Name one factor that can result in the diagnosis of anxiety...
What are...Environmental Factors, Chemical Imbalances, Genetics, Life Circumstances
These things affect the brains production of neurotransmitters
Daylight, seasons, social environments, life events, and medical conditions
Tell me one cause of Depression
Family member or friend death, low self- esteem, etc...
An estimated 16.2 million adults in the USA had at least one major episode of...
What is...Depression
If someone is struggling with anxiety or depression who can they reach out to for support...
Who are...Friends, Parents, Family Member, Counselor/Therapist, Teacher
When is anxiety helpful and when is anxiety not helpful....
When is...Helpful to motivate to do homework, get to class on time, run from a bear...Not helpful when making plans for a sleepover, having to do a presentation, standing in a group of people, trying to make a new friend