Symptoms of depression
What is the most common symptom of depression?
Feeling sad and down
Depression is not common in children? True or False
False: Children depression rates have increased significantly in the past several years.
How do you increase self-esteem?
Positive affirmations
Changing thought process to positive
You do this when unable to breath properly and anxiety occurs
Deep Breathing
In My Control or Not:
MY ACTIONS
List other symtoms of depression
Lack of interest or pleasure in doing things
Wanting to be alone
Lost of appetite
Difficultly thinking
Failing classes or not attending work as required
(ANYTHING ELSE COME TO MIND) NO WRONG ANSWER
Only taking antidepressants will help with overcoming depression only. True or False
False, therapy is advised with medication to better take control and overcome depression. Medication is not always needed depending on the severity.
How often should you attend therapy at the beginning?
Once a week, until improvements are being made, then bi-weekly and eventually discharge.
You can do this to focus on the present, the here and now.
Mindfullness
In My Control or Not:
USING COPING SKILLS
MY CONTROL
How long can depression last?
A few days
A few Weeks
Six-Eight months
Longer than a year
There is only one coping skill to overcome depression? True or False
False, there are many ways to tackle depression, each person has to find what is best for them.
What HAPPY CHEMICAL increases when outside int he sun being active?
Serotonin
What can you do to make yourself motivated in order to get things done. I can created a ________.
Routine
REFRAMING THOUGHT:
"Something is wrong with me."
YOUR ANSWER IS CORRECT
What is a negative thought that comes to mind when dealing with depression ?
Anxiety can also occur with depression? True or False
True, often times anxiety occurs or accompanies depression symptoms. It is very common.
What do you call Identifying, challenging and replacing negative thoughts?
Cognitive Reconstruction
When wanting to be alone, what can you do to overcome that feeling?
Socialize
Opposite Action
REFRAMING THOUGHT
"I will never overcome my depression."
CORRECT - YOUR ANSWER IS THE BEST ANSWER FOR YOU.
Who has the highest rates in suicidal thoughts in teens? Male or female?
Which gender of teens has the highest suicide rate?
Females
Males
FALSE
Depression can be genetically inherited, caused by environmental factors, stress, substance abuse and our own thoughts.
What is something we can do to help feel accomplished: Setting __________ _____________.
Small Goals
In order to know how to minimize specific feelings or reactions, it's important to be aware of your _______.
Triggers
The Cause
In My Control or Not:
What other people say or do.
NOT