Anxiety
A common physical symptom of anxiety is.
What is aches and pains, hot flashes/ sweating, dizzy, restlessness, or shaking?
One sign of depression is.
Feelings of sadness, emptiness, hopelessness.
Deescalation is..
What is a technique used to reduce the intensity of a potentially violent or volatile situation?
Peer pressure is..
What is when a person or group of peers influence another to act in a certain way?
Effective communication is..
What is the process of exchanging information, intentions, and emotions in a clear and understood form?
A coping strategy that can help reduce feelings of anxiety is.
What is exercise, meditation, deep breathing, mindfulness, healthy diet, adequate sleep?
Name a healthy activity that can improve mood for someone feeling depressed.
What is regular exercise?
Name one technique to deescalate a tense situation.
What is active listening, remaining calm, empathy, identify feelings, observe?
Give an example of positive peer pressure.
What is encouraging someone to join into a study group to improve grades?
Name one barrier to effective communication.
What is cultural differences, poor listening skills, emotional barriers, language barriers?
Deep breathing can help someone experiencing anxiety by.
What is redirecting ones focus to their breath making each breath larger and deeper?
Calms the nervous system and reduces stress hormones?
Talking to a friend can help someone with depression by.
Provides a supportive, non-judgmental space to express ones feelings.
It is important to remain calm when deescalating a situation because.
What is reduces tension, prevents further escalation, ability to effectively address issue, high potential to peacefully resolve conflict?
Someone can respond to negative peer pressure by?
What is being assertive, giving a reason, suggesting an alternative, humor, help from a trusted adult?
Nonverbal communication differs from verbal communication by?
Verbal is the use to spoken or written words to share information.
Nonverbal is the use of physical cues to express a message without using words.
The difference between anxiety and a panic attack is.
Most commonly, panic attacks occur quickly and unexpectedly whereas an anxiety attack is often triggered by stress that may be built up gradually?
The importance of seeking help if you feel depressed is.
The sooner one gets help, the sooner they can begin treatment to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Describe how using "I" statements can help is deescalation.
Shifting focus to inner feelings and experiences, reduced defensiveness and hostility.
It is important to stand up for yourself when facing peer pressure because.
It allows you to protect self-esteem, avoid potentially harmful situations, maintain your values, and make decisions based on your personal beliefs.
Active listening is...... and is important because....?
What is paying close attention to what someone is saying and responding in a way that shows your understand?
What is improves communication, builds strong relationships, increases empathy?
Describe a situation where someone might feel anxious and how they could cope with it.
Social anxiety ---> gradual exposure, practice small talk prior, focus on positive interactions
Explain the term "self-care" and its role in managing depression.
What is taking time to look after yourself?
Alleviate symptoms, Improve mood, Provides sense of control over daily life
The role active listening plays in deescalating conflict is.
What is create a safe space, build rapport, encourage creative solutions, reduce tensions?
Discuss how friends can support each other in resisting peer pressure.
What is actively listening to each others concerns, validating feelings, encouraging each other to stay true to their values, suggesting alternative activities?
Explain how empathy can improve communication between people.
What is improving collaboration, reducing misunderstandings, help people feel heard, creating safe space?