Anxiety
What is anxiety a fancy word for?
Feeling afraid.
Name at least three symptoms of depression.
1. Feeling sad; (2) Feeling irritable; (3) Loss of energy; (4) Insomnia; (5) Change in weight (gain or loss); (6) Feeling hopeless; (7) Self-harm and/or suicidal ideation.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive behavioral therapy
What is a coping strategy?
Action we take (consciously or sub-consciously) to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable emotions.
What restaurant's slogan is "Finger Lickin' Good?"
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Does everyone experience anxiety?
Yes, anxiety is a normal part of life. We all feel anxious or scared at times. It is actually helpful to our survival.
What causes depression?
1. Biological (neurotransmitters in brain are not balanced).
2. Stress (problems you can't solve). Example: family problems, peer problems, living in poor neighborhood, losing someone you care about.
In every situation in life, we all experience...
Hint: three parts of CBT triangle
(1) Thoughts and (2) feelings, which influence our (3) behaviors.
What are three examples of healthy coping skills?
(1) Exercise; (2) Talking about your problem; (3) Healthy eating; (4) Seeking professional help; (5) Relaxation techniques; (6) Social support; (7) Problem solving techniques.
What city is the Eiffel Tower located in?
Paris
What is the fight or flight response?
The fight or flight response developed during cave man times. The response was intended to help humans survive dangerous situations.
Ie When a cave man was attacked by a lion, his body automatically made adrenaline (speeds up heart rate), breathing increased, eyes/ears on high alert). This automatic system protects us from danger.
What makes depression worse?
Negative self-talk.
If you are in a tough situation and feeling upset, you can cope with the situation and feel better by...
Changing your thoughts and/or your behavior.
Example: Math test tomorrow. You could think "I have passed math tests before. I can pass this one too if I study hard (positive thinking). Then, instead of playing video games, you can study hard (positive behavior).
What are three examples of unhealthy coping strategies?
(1) Drug/alcohol use; (2) Overeating; (3) Procrastination; (4) Sleeping too much or too little; (5) Social withdraws; (6) Self-harm; (7) Aggression.
What is the capital of Alaska?
Juneau
What causes an anxiety problem?
Sometimes the automatic fight or flight system misfires. This can happen when:
(1) We are born with a super sensitive one; or
(2) Something really scared us in the past and we are extra sensitive to anything that reminds us of that experience.
What are treatments for depression? (Hint: there are two)
1. Medication
2. Talk therapy
What is a cognitive distortion?
Irrational thoughts that influence how you see the world, how you feel, and how you act. It’s normal to have cognitive distortions occasionally, but they can be harmful when frequent or extreme.
Mindfulness means paying attention to the ________ __________.
Present moment.
What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific
What is a problem that anxiety can lead to?
Avoidance.
What percentage of teenagers experience depression?
Research shows that about 20.1% of teens had at least one major depressive episode in the past year.
Name three types of cognitive distortions.
(1) Magnification/minimization; (2) Overgeneralizing; (3) Magical thinking; (4) Personalization; (5) Jumping to conclusions; (6) Emotional reasoning; (7) Disqualifying the positive; (8) "Should" statements; (9) All-or-nothing thinking.
Negative thinking is a defining characteristic of depression. Positive experiences are minimized while negative experiences are magnified. Gratitude helps combat this tendency by shifting focus to positive experiences rather than negative ones.
Riddle: What can you keep but cannot share and once you share it, you can't keep it anymore?
A secret