Anxiety and Depression

Overview Mental Health

100

What does stigma mean?

loss of reputation or respect associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

200

What does PTSD stand for?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

300

Which two mental illnesses have a common symptom of irritability?

Depression

Anxiety

Substance Use Disorder

Eating Disorders

PTSD

Anxiety

PTSD

400

Which two mental illnesses have a common symptom of difficulty sleeping?

Depression

Anxiety

500

Which two mental illnesses have a common symptom of a loss of interest in things once enjoyed?

PTSD

Depression

Anxiety Treatments

100

TRUE/FALSE: Medication can cure anxiety.

FALSE: It can help control the uncomfortable symptoms but it is not a cure. 

200

Name 2 stress coping strategies we have studied that could help someone who is struggling with anxiety?

progressive muscle relaxation

mindfulness meditation

—Guided Imagery

—Box Breathing Technique

300

If a patient is taking medication for anxiety, what other treatment should they use at the same time?

therapy

400

Describe exposure therapy.

Exposure therapy is a technique in behavior therapy to treat anxiety disorders. Exposure therapy involves exposing the target patient to the anxiety source or its context without the intention to cause any danger. Doing so is thought to help them overcome their anxiety or distress

500

Name 4 possible treatments for anxiety.

medication

exposure therapy

relaxation skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Types of Anxiety

100

Hanna gets really stressed out from having to do dishes everyday. What type of anxiety might she be experiencing?

Generalized

Phobias

Panic

Generalized Anxiety: GAD usually involves a persistent feeling of anxiety or dread that interferes with how you live your life. 

200

When even thinking about having to give a presentation to her colleagues, Elena's heart races, she begins to sweat and hyperventilates. 

What type of anxiety might she be experiencing?

Generalized

Phobias

Panic

Phobias: An immediate feeling of intense fear, anxiety and panic when exposed to or even thinking about the source of your fear. 

300

What type of anxiety does Ms. Francis have?

Generalized

Phobias

Panic

Generalized

400

List 3 COMMON things a person may experience when having a panic attack. 

• anxious and irrational thinking
• heightened vigilance for danger and physical symptoms
• a strong feeling of dread, danger or foreboding
• fear of going mad, losing control, or dying
• feeling lightheaded and dizzy
• tingling and chills, particularly in the arms and hands
• trembling or shaking, sweating
• hot flushes
• accelerated heart rate
• a feeling of constriction in the chest
• breathing difficulties, including shortness of breath
• nausea or abdominal distress
• tense muscles
• dry mouth
• feelings of unreality and detachment from the environment.

500

Name the 3 types of anxiety disorders.

Generalized

Phobias

Panic

Cycle of Anxiety

100

define avoidance

the action of keeping away from or not doing something.

200

What is the second step of the cycle of anxiety?

AVOIDANCE

300

What is the first step of the cycle of anxiety?

Being confronted with something that causes you anxiety

400

What are the long term effects of avoidance?

higher anxiety, possibly developing an anxiety disorder

500

The cycle of anxiety is also called the cycle of _______.

AVOIDANCE 

Depression Demographics/Risks

100

TRUE/FALSE: If you have a family member with depression you may be more likely to also have depression.

TRUE

200

Women are ___x as likely to develop depression.

2x

300

Which type of therapy is most effective for depression?

CBT

Cognitive Behavioral therapy

400

How long may it take SSRI* medications to reach their full effect?

*Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors 

6 weeks

500

Over ____% of those diagnosed with depression also suffer from anxiety.

50%