The Power of Letting Go
This practice involves acknowledging and coming to terms with painful emotions or past events.
What is acceptance?
This physiological response often accompanies anger, involving increased heart rate and adrenaline. It also lets you know to stay and address an issue or flee away for protection.
What is the fight-or-flight response?
This is the foundation of healthy relationships, involving confidence in someone's reliability and integrity.
What is trust?
Changes in appetite can lead to this symptom of depression.
What is weight loss or gain?
This renowned actor, famous for his roles in "Iron Man" and "Sherlock Holmes," has been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health issues.
Who is Robert Downey Jr.?
This daily practice involves being present and non-judgmental about one's thoughts and feelings.
What is mindfulness meditation?
This therapeutic technique involves expressing feelings in a healthy way to manage anger.
What is anger management/ Coping skills ?
A breach of trust in a relationship can often be repaired through this process.
What is rebuilding or reconciliation?/ Conflict resolution?
This symptom of depression can make it difficult for individuals to fall asleep or stay asleep. Also sleeping too much?
What is insomnia/hypersomnia?
How do you cope?
This Olympic swimmer, the most decorated of all time, has been candid about his battles with depression and ADHD.
Who is Michael Phelps?
This psychological concept involves understanding and empathizing with another person's feelings and experiences.
What is empathy?
Chronic anger can lead to these types of health problems, including hypertension and heart disease.
What are cardiovascular issues?
A lack of trust can lead to this mental state characterized by anxiety and suspicion.
What is paranoia?
These are two common feelings that are symptoms of depression
What are feelings of worthlessness and excessive guilt?
How do you cope?
This singer and actress, who starred in "Dreamgirls," has discussed the importance of mental health after losing several family members to violence.
Who is Jennifer Hudson?
Holding on to grudges and resentment can lead to this physical condition, characterized by chronic stress and tension.
What is hypertension (high blood pressure)
This psychological term describes the moving of anger from its original source to a less threatening target.
What is displacement?
Think about a time when someone broke your trust. How did it impact your feelings towards that person? Did it affect your ability to trust others in the future? How do you continue to trust others?
Pesonal Answer
This warning sign of depression may manifest as recurrent thoughts of death.
What are suicidal thoughts or behaviors?
Who can you talk to? Safety Plan?
This "Formation" singer has opened up about dealing with depression during Destiny's Child's early years.
Who is Beyonce?
This concept, often paired with forgiveness, is about showing understanding and kindness towards oneself and others.
What is compassion?
This term refers to the unconscious defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts or emotions to another person.
What is projection?
This communication style involves expressing one's needs and desires directly while respecting the rights and feelings of others. (Aggressive, Assertive, Passive)?
What is assertive communication?
How does communication relate to trust building?
This warning sign of depression happens after a significant decrease in energy levels.
What is fatigue or low energy?
This former WWE wrestler and actor has shared his experiences with depression, particularly after his football career ended.
Who is Dwayne Johnson?