Symptoms
Myth or Fact
Causes
Coping Skills
100
A symptom of depression is a persistently _____ mood.
What is SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
100

Men or boys are too tough to have depression

Myth

100

A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______.

What is NEUROTRANSMITTERS/chemicals in your brain

100

This coping skill involves sitting quietly to be present in your own mind and allow your feelings without judgement.

Meditation

200

The symptom of depression in which you want to end you life is known as _______.

What is SUICIDAL IDEATION

200

Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and helplessness are often a part of depression?

FACT

200
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
What is FAMILY MEMBERS
200
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
What is FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, RELATIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC
300
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
What is LACK OF INTEREST/PLEASURE
300

Sleeping too much or too little can be a symptom of depression

FACT

300
Name two major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
What is DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OFABUSE.
300
Two ways of improving your self-esteem
What is LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC
400

This symptom happens when you no longer want to spend time around friends or family.

Isolation

400

Depression is "all in your head" or only caused by trauma.

MYTH

400
Name one of three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
What is NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE
400
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
What is ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD or HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC
500

Medication is the only way to resolve depression

Myth, therapy and medication both can resolve depression and are often used together

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