True or False: Having a hard time sleeping is a sign of depression.
True.
100
True or False: it's easy for someone with high anxiety to make decisions quickly.
False.
100
What is the most important thing to do if your friend talks to you about their depression/anxiety: A) stay calm and listen OR B) offer advice.
A) stay calm and listen.
100
What should you do if you think your friend is depressed? Should you:
A) try to talk to them about it? Or,
B) ask for help from another friend or adult?
C) Both A and B
C) Both are important. (It can be awkward, but it's always better in the end if the depressed person knows people care and are interested.)
200
How is food related to being depressed?
Refuse to eat. -or- Overeat.
200
Is it easy for people who feel anxious to relax?
No. (It's really hard!)
200
Why is it a good idea to praise small accomplishments if you know your friend is depressed?
It's encouraging. OR It helps them feel better. OR It's hard for them to see the good.
200
What should you do if you try to talk to your friend about how they are and they shut you out? A) Never ask them about it again or B) Wait a day or two and ask again.
B) Wait a day or two (it's really hard to talk about depression/anxiety so the timing has to be right for your friend.)
300
How do you interact with your friends if you're feeling depressed?
Stop interacting with friends -- or -- Prefer to be alone
300
What are some of the healthy things people with high anxiety might do to calm themselves down?
Journal write . OR Listen to music. OR Take a short break.
300
If you are supporting a friend who is depressed or feeling anxiety, why is it also important to make sure you're getting time to relax?
It's hard helping a depressed friend. (Make sure you take care of yourself too!)
300
When talking to a friend, what should you do FIRST if you'd like to offer advice or help?
ASK them if they want advice or help. (If they say "no," then just wait a couple of days and ask again. If they say "no" and you think they really need help (maybe they are cutting or are suicidal?), then go to a trusted adult to ask for help.)
400
A change in routine probably which person more: someone who is feeling DEPRESSED or feeling high ANXIETY?
Anxiety
400
What percentage of people say they feel anxious?
100%! (Feeling anxious sometimes is totally normal!)
400
What three activities can you do to help a friend who is feeling depressed or anxious?
1. Exercise with them, AND 2. Eat healthy food together, AND 3. Make sure they are sleeping enough.
400
Where is the best place to talk with a friend who you are trying to support?
In a private, comfortable spot, where no one else can hear your conversation.
500
What might happen to your mood if you're feeing depressed? Does it stay permanently low, or go up and down?
You go through lots of MOOD SWINGS (up and down).
500
What percentage of people experience "high anxiety" frequently? (generalized anxiety disorder):
3%,
10%,
15%, or
20%?
3% (Good news: it's highly treatable!)
500
Should you tell a trusted adult if your friend is depressed?
YES! (Parents, teachers, coaches, and advisors have access to counselors, resources, and experiences that can ensure your friend stays safe and healthy.)
500
When you're having a difficult conversation with a friend, should you A) try to maintain eye contact or B) not look at them directly.
A) try to maintain eye contact. (Even if your friend doesn't look back at you, it's important they know you are looking at them, because it shows that you care and aren't embarrassed or ashamed of them.)