Depression Facts
What does major depression mean?
Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder (meaning something to do with your mental health and your moods) that includes sad or irritable mood most of the time for at least two weeks, along with other changes to your thinking, behavior, or physical feelings
What does anxiety mean?
Anxiety is an emotion related to worry, stress, nervousness, or fear
What is the only fish that can blink with both eyes?
Shark
About 10% of adolescents 12-17 experience depression every year - that's one in ten middle schoolers and high schoolers
How common is anxiety in kids and teens?
Anxiety is very common - one in four people will have an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. In kids and teens, about 5-12% (one in 20 to one in 8) have an anxiety disorder each year.
What is the only English word that ends with "mt"?
Dreamt
What causes depression?
There are a lot of causes of depression, and the causes can be different for everybody. Some factors are genetics, environment (things around you/the situation you're in), and psychological factors (the way you think and how you cope with hard times)
What causes anxiety?
Everyone experiences anxiety sometimes, and its job is to keep us from doing dangerous things. When someone has too much anxiety, it can be caused by both biological factors (something we're born with) and environmental factors (the situation we're in)
What is the only US state that has a one-syllable name?
Maine
What are some symptoms of depression?
feeling sad or irritable most of the time
things don't seem as fun as they used to
feeling hopeless, helpless, or guilty
low self-esteem
trouble sleeping, or sleeping too much
changes in appetite
decreased energy
difficulty concentrating
being more sensitive to failure or rejection
difficulty making decisions
frequent physical aches and pains
What are some symptoms of anxiety?
Avoiding things that trigger anxiety
racing heart
sweating
feeling hot
feeling lightheaded or dizzy
trouble sitting still/feeling like you need to run away
muscle tension
trouble sleeping
being easily startled
trouble relaxing
How many hours do cats sleep every day?
16 to 18 hours
What is the difference between sadness and depression?
Sadness is a feeling that comes and goes, while depression is something that sticks around. Usually our feelings don't last for most of the day, every day. Also, someone who is depressed might not feel sad - they might describe their feelings as more angry or numb.
How is anxiety treated?
Common treatments for anxiety include cognitive-behavioral therapy, medicine, family therapy, and exposure therapy (intentionally doing things that make you anxious so you get used to them and they don't bother you as much)
What organ produces insulin?
Pancreas