This symptom of depression results in too much or too little of this...
Hint: insomnia/hypersomnia
Sleep
This type of depression usually occurs after a woman gives birth to a baby.
Postpartum Depression
Why is therapy important?
Talking about suicide will lead to and encourage suicide.
FALSE.
There is a widespread stigma associated with suicide and as a result, many people are afraid to speak about it. Talking about suicide not only reduces the stigma, but also allows individuals to seek help, rethink their opinions and share their story with others. We all need to talk more about suicide.
Tell me one positive affirmation.
ANY.
This symptom of depression results in too much or too little of this...
Hint: overweight/underweight
Appetite
This type of depression is characterized by extreme mood swings. They can include extreme excitement episodes or extreme depressive feelings.
Manic Depression- Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar 1- severe mania, little to no depressive symptoms
Bipolar 2- depressive symptoms, hypomania
This type of therapy helps with one or more family members that look at and find answers to problems together.
Family/Marital Therapy
Abruptly stopping an antidepressant can cause flu-like symptoms.
TRUE.
When is it okay to practice self-care?
ALL THE TIME.
This symptom of depression results in a loss of _________ or _______ in once enjoyable activities.
Interest or pleasure
This type of depression is associated with changes in season. Usually happens during the fall and winter months.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
This type of therapy is what you're doing right now! This therapy promotes a safe environment as well as allow one to feel they are not alone.
Group Therapy
Dr. Irvin Yalom
Universality- recognition of a shared experience and knowing a person’s problems are not unique.
Group cohesiveness (belonging) - the feeling of belonging to the group and valuing the group.
FALSE.
Many individuals with mental illness are not affected by suicidal thoughts and not all people who attempt or die by suicide have mental illness. Relationship problems and other life stressors such as criminal/legal matters, persecution, eviction/loss of home, death of a loved one, a devastating or debilitating illness, trauma, sexual abuse, rejection, and recent or impending crises are also associated with suicidal thoughts and attempts.
Tell me one of your favorite ways to take care of yourself.
This symptom results in not wanting to live anymore.
Suicide
This type of depression is a two-week period of persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. May have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living.
Major Depressive Disorder
Psychoanalysis
The suicide hotline number is 988.
TRUE.
Self-care involves spending lots and lots of money.
FALSE.
How long do symptoms of suicide have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed with depression?
2 weeks
This type of depression tends to be less severe but lasts longer.
Persistent Depressive Disorder-Dysthymia
This type of therapy helps you find and change the ways you think and act that are not helping you. You learn healthy ways to think and act instead.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
People who die by suicide are selfish and take the easy way out.
FALSE.
Own words.