Anxiety
T/F: Anxiety is a normal response that is supposed to help us prepare for something or to protect us.
True
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, RELATIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC.
T/F: People might experience trust issue or nightmares after experiencing trauma.
True
What is something we can do to get our thoughts & emotions out on paper
Journaling
NA/AA groups (narcotics anonymous, alcoholics anonymous)
T/F: pushing away worried thoughts is better than dealing with them.
False
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____________ mood. (fill in the blank)
sad or depressed
T/F: Trauma does not affect the body.
False. Trauma does affect the body & may even cause fatigue or headaches.
an activity that requires some form of movement which can also promote our health.
Exercise
What is it called to get linked to on-going support for case management & mental health?
Mental health outpatient
What does deep breathing & grounding do for anxiety?
Helps to decrease it, helps us regulate.
The symptom of depression in which you want to end your life is known as _______. (fill in the blank)
suicidal ideation
Name 3-4 emotions that might be experienced after trauma.
We can experience a range of emotions such as: depression, grief, anger, shame, guilt, or fear.
Something we can practice to be in the present moment that has relaxation benefits.
Mindfulness or meditation.
What is it called if meeting w/an on-going provider on a 1:1 basis to address mental health needs?
Individual therapy
T/F: Learning to run away or avoid situations that are not dangerous is helpful.
False
What is the biological cause of depression?
a chemical imbalance in the brain & other possible factors such as genes.
Are traumatic experiences planned or unexpected
They are typically unexpected
An activity that includes craft supplies & creativity
Art or Expressive Arts
What is the phone number if in need of the suicide hotline?
988
What happens in our bodies when we experience anxiety?
Our body releases adrenaline & cortisol so we have the energy to deal with the threat.
What are the benefits if experiencing depression but also having good coping skills & supports
What is it called when someone re-experiences a traumatic event as if reliving it?
Flashback
Cooking or culinary
What is the resource called if in need of housing resources or temporary shelter placement?
211, number is 916-498-1000