Depression
Name 8 symptoms of depression.
Examples: Feeling numb, irritability, sleeping too much, not sleeping enough, lack of appetite/increase in appetite, lack of motivation, apathy (not caring about anything), anhedonia (inability to feel positive emotions), crying spells, hopelessness, etc.
What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and stress?
Anxiety that accompanies a disorder is more severe and does not go away after a stressful event has ended.
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Name 3 healthy coping skills.
Examples: listening to music, deep breathing, taking a shower, painting, drawing, going for a walk, ripping up paper, journaling
True or False: Medication can cure depression.
False! Depression cannot be "cured," but it can be managed my medications and symptoms can be made less severe.
Are phobias considered a type of anxiety disorder?
Yes. (Remember that phobias are different than regular fears!)
Name 5 symptoms of ADHD.
Examples: inability to sit still, difficulty focusing, impulsivity, forgetfulness, irritability, constant fidgeting
Name 3 unhealthy coping skills.
Examples: substance use, self-harm, isolating, running away, over-sleeping, spending a lot of money
False! Only about 30% of people with depression get treatment.
True or False: When you are anxious, all of your senses are diminished.
False! Anxiety puts the body into "fight or flight" mode, which causes all of your senses to become more alert.
True or False: Everyone who has ADHD experiences hyperactivity.
False! There are three types of ADHD: ADHD Inattentive Type (more issues with paying attention/focusing/remembering), ADHD Hyperactive Type (more issues with excess energy, inability to sit still), and ADHD Combined Type (all of the above!)
Why do breathing techniques help with anxiety and panic?
Slowing your breathing also slows your heart rate, and reminds your body that you are safe!
What is one cause of depression?
An imbalance of neurotransmitters (chemicals in the brain responsible for feelings)
Name 3 types of anxiety disorders.
Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), separation anxiety disorder
True or False: ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness among children.
True! About 9.8% of children 3-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD (This is about 6 million!!)
Examples: sleeping (while a nap once in a while to get some energy may be helpful, it becomes harmful when you are using sleeping as a way to avoid your thoughts or feelings), video games (similar to sleeping; video games can help to improve your mood and motivate you, but can become unhealthy when you are only living inside your video game)
Name one of the neurotransmitters involved with depression.
Name 2 possible someone may develop an anxiety disorder.
Examples: genetics, trauma, substance abuse, other mental health conditions
Are ADHD symptoms more prevalent when the brain is under-stimulated or over-stimulated?
Under-stimulated
What does PMR stand for?
Progressive muscle relaxation