coping skills
slime is an example of what type of sensory activity?
touch/tactile
This actor died by suicide, after a long career as a comedian. Many never knew. He was in the movie Jumanji.
Robin Williams
what does vitamin K do for your body?
aids in the blood clotting factor
true or false: your depression or anxiety will never go away.
false (with the correct treatments)
what does anhedonia mean?
lack of enjoyment in activities you used to enjoy
this coping technique involves bringing you back to the "here and now".
grounding/mindfulness
This actor is married to Blake Lively. He produced the movie Deadpool. He suffers from anxiety.
Ryan Reynolds
when we exercise, our bodies release ______ which help to lift our mood.
endorphins
what are some negative impacts of using marijuana?
lack of motivation, increased appetite leading to weight gain, drug induced psychosis, illegal(legal charges), etc.
This symptom of anxiety has the patient shaking with racing thoughts, sweaty palms, and a fast heart rate.
Panic attack
what is the coping skill that involves being fully aware of your mind, body, environment, and emotions?
mindfulness
who is the pop singer who recently became an advocate for mental health, after they struggled with their own mental illness. They sing the song "Dancing with the devil".
Demi Lovato
antidepressant medications mimic the shape of serotonin, and sit on top of _______ to keep the serotonin active in the brain.
receptors
what percentage of people diagnosed with depression are treated effectively and return to their usual daily lives?
80-90%
This symptom can particularly negatively impact your relationships and social life.
isolation/withdrawal
What is proprioception?
BONUS 100 points: what is a proprioception activity that you can do to organize and calm your body?
it tells you where your body is in space, proprioception activities involve deep pressure.
bonus:weighted blanket, any heavy work activity, chair push ups
This female comedian had her sitcom cancelled when she came out as being homosexual on TV. She loves to dance.
Ellen DeGeneres
________ transmits signals from one part of your brain to another.
neorotransmitters
how long does it take the average American to seek help for depression or anxiety?
10 years
sometimes people lean on a negative coping skill to help their depression such as drugs and alcohol, which can lead to_______
substance use disorder/addiction
What type of coping skills improve communication or build healthy relationships?
interpersonal effectiveness skills (DEAR MAN, GIVE, THINK, I statements)
This buff man suffers from depression. He started in the celebrity world as a WWE wrestler. He is now focused on his acting career.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
what 3 chemicals are involved with depression?
norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine
your body needs to build a tolerance to balance the chemicals.
name 2 diagnoses under the category of "anxiety"
OCD, GAD, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, etc.