Stress and Anxiety
True or false: Dealing with stress long-term cannot cause depression or anxiety.
False
True or false: Drug and alcohol use, trauma, and genetics can all contribute to depression.
True
What is self-esteem?
Belief in one's abilities, respect for self, and believing you have worth as a person.
Which of these is an example of bullying?
A. gossiping or spreading rumors
B. hitting/pushing/kicking others
C. tagging someone in inappropriate or offensive post
D. all of these
D. all of these
How many legs does a spider have?
8
What are some common stressors (things that can cause stress)? Name three.
True or false: Women are twice as likely to attempt suicide. (100pt bonus for explaining your answer)
False. MEN are twice as likely to attempt suicide. Men are less likely to openly express their feelings to others, more likely to be angry or aggressive in place of other emotions.
What are examples of low self-esteem?
A. Trying out for new sports team
B. Being too critical and negative about yourself and others
C. Setting boundaries for how people talk or act towards you
D. Thinking positively about yourself and others
B. Being too critical and negative about yourself and others
Define this: "the ability to understand other's feelings, see from their point of view, and imagine yourself in their shoes"
A. sympathy
B. respect
C. understanding
D. empathy
D. empathy
What is the nickname for New York City?
"The Big Apple"
List three effects of stress (remember, common symptoms...)
Any physical, emotional, behavioral symptoms.
Why can social media increase depression in youth?
FOMO (fear of missing out), and comparing self to others, taking in negativity online
What influences our self-esteem? Name two things.
A. How other people see us
B. How we view ourselves
C. Social media
D. What others say about us or how they treat us
Why do people bully others?
A. they are or have been bullied before
B. to fit in with peers and friends
C. low self-esteem
D. all of these
D. all of these
What popular Netflix show features demogorgons and other creatures in “the upside down”?
Stranger Things
What is a coping skill? Give an example.
Something that helps you deal with stressful situations in the moment. Art, music, sports, walking, deep breathing, writing, meditating, yoga, talk to a friend/family member, etc...
List 4 symptoms of depression.
irritability, sad/depressed mood, lost interest in activities, weight changes, sleep changes, poor focus, suicidal thoughts
How can we improve our self-esteem?
Try new things, learn new skills, be kind to yourself and others, set boundaries, surround yourself with positive and supportive people, recognize your strengths more than your weaknesses
How does bullying affect people?
What basketball team won the NBA championship in 2020 and 2021?
2020- LA Lakers, 2021- Milwaukee Bucks
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress- reaction to change, but short-term symptoms
Anxiety- persistent or constant fear or worry even when problem goes away, more long-term
What are some common risk factors (things that make you more likely to have something) for developing depression? Identify at least 3.
(childhood trauma, low self-esteem, poor physical health, bullying, other mental health problems, family mental health history, family stress/conflict, lack of support, belonging to LGBTQ+ community)
What are the four most common categories related to self-esteem?
Physical, relationships, personality traits, ability/skill
Name at least TWO negatives of social media (100pt bonus for a third answer).
(cyberbullying, oversharing, distractions)
Name at least 4 of the 7 continents (100pt bonus for the extra 3)
North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica