Depression
What are two symptoms of depression?
Persistent low mood,
Lack of motivation,
Reduced interest,
Social withdrawal,
Poor self-esteem,
Suicidal ideations
True or False: Anxiety is a negative emotion.
False: Feeling anxious can help keep youth safe by getting them to think about the situation they are in. It can motivate teens to do their best and it can help them get ready for challenging situations.
What is self-esteem?
Is anger a healthy or unhealthy emotion?
We are human, angry emotions are normal and healthy; what we do with our anger is what might make it an unhealthy emotions.
True or False: Domestic violence only happens in adult relationships.
False: Approximately 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse from dating a partner.
Who is most often diagnosed with depression?
Women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community
Are males or females more likely to have an anxiety disorder?
An estimated 31.9% of adolescents had an anxiety disorder, with FEMALES being 38% and males being 26.1%.
What percentage of girls do not feel good enough in some way compared to others?
70% of girls do not feel good enough in some way compared to others
What are some anger coping skills?
deep breathing
stress ball
counting backwards from 20
walking away
avoiding triggers
True/False: Feeling safe in a relationship is important.
True! Safety is a must.
Who can you talk to if you are experiencing symptoms of depression?
A trusted adult
A friend
A parent
School staff
What are 2 symptoms of anxiety?
difficulty concentrating,
sleep problems,
stomachaches
feeling nervous/irritable
easily fatigued (tired)
What percentage of women feel they have to look a certain way or feel pressure as a result of this?
98% of women
What can you do when you feel like your anger is getting out of control?
Ask for help
Use coping skills
True or False: Most people that that have been abused by their partner, stay with them.
True: Low self-esteem, shame, fear, and intimidation are normalized behaviors and are some of the reasons why most people stay with their abuser.
How many youth receive the treatment they need for depression?
60% of youth with major depression DO NOT receive mental health treatment.
True or False: Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents.
True: Nearly 1 in 12 children 1in 4 adolescents are affected by anxiety.
What percentage of eating disorders affect females?
90% of eating disorders affect women
What percentage of people have ended relationships because of how they behaved when they were angry?
One in five of people (20%) say that they have ended a relationship or friendship with someone because of how they behaved when they were angry.
What is gaslighting?
Teen gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser seeks to gain power and control over the other person.
How many youth in country experience severe depression?
More than 2.7 million youth are experiencing severe major depression.
What is one type of anxiety?
Phobias
Social
Generalized
Panic Disorders
Why is self-esteem so important?
self-esteem influences a person's decision-making and outlook on self and others.
When is anger a problem?
When you hurt yourself or others
When you can not control your own anger
What are boundaries?
Boundaries are limits teens establish in order to protect themselves in some way from being hurt, manipulated, or taken advantage of.