Signs & Symptoms
Types of Depression
Types of Therapies
True or False?
Self-Care
100

Depression is associated with feelings of.....

Patient discloses. 

100

This type of depression usually occurs after a woman gives birth to a baby. 

Postpartum Depression 

100

Why is therapy important? 

  • Cope with stress
  • Improve their mental health
  • Get support for a transition in life (i.e., job loss or divorce)
  • Manage feelings that interfere with their ability to live a happy, healthy life
  • Improve relationships
  • Understand more about themselves and how they interact with the world around them
  • Inspire change and improve the quality of life through self-awareness and self-exploration
  • Improve communication skills
100

Depression is a not a real mental illness. 

FALSE. 


100

Tell me one positive affirmation. 

ANY.

200

This symptom of depression results in too much or too little of food each day... 

hint: starts with an a

Appetite 

200

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

200

This type of therapy helps with one or more family members that look at and find answers to problems together.

Family/Marital Therapy 

200

The mental health crisis hotline number is 988.  

TRUE. 

200

When is it okay to practice self-care? 

ALL THE TIME. 

300

This symptom of depression results in a loss of _________ or _______ in once enjoyable activities.

Interest or pleasure 

300

This type of depression is associated with changes in season. Usually happens during the fall and winter months. 

  • Your biological clock (circadian rhythm). 
  • Serotonin levels. 
  • Melatonin levels.

Seasonal Affective Disorder 

300

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. 

300

Medications are the only cure for depression. 

FALSE

300

Tell me one of your favorite ways to take care of yourself. 

ANY.
400

This symptom of depression results too much or too little of this each night....

Sleep 

400

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

400

This type of therapy helps people manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and develop coping skills. 

Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) 

400

People who use drugs or alcohol are 2 times more likely to develop depression. 

TRUE. 

400

Self-care involves spending lots and lots of money. 

FALSE.

500

How long do symptoms of depression have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed with it?

2 weeks 

500

This type of depression tends to be less severe but lasts longer. 

Persistent Depressive Disorder-Dysthymia  

500

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) 

500

Abruptly stopping an antidepressant can cause flu-like symptoms.

TRUE.


500
Why is self-care important? 

Own words. 

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