Depression
True or False? Most people with depression never go to a mental health professional.
True!
Discussion: What are some reasons why this is true?
True or False? Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S.
True!
About 1 in 4 teenagers are affected by an anxiety disorder.
True or False? A person cannot recover from a mental illness and/or a traumatic event.
False! Recovery is possible for everyone!
Discussion: What does recovery look like?
Take a deep breath. Inhale, hold, and exhale.
Some breathing exercises to try
Belly breathing
Square breathing
Bubble breaths
5 Finger breathing
What is an example of trauma?
Abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, verbal), domestic violence, community violence, bullying, disasters, loss of loved ones, etc.
How common is depression in teenagers 12-17 years old?
A) 1 in 5
B) 1 in 10
C) 1 in 20
D) 1 in 40
B
In 2017, 13.3% of teenagers 12-17 had a least on major depressive episode, which is about 3.2 million teenagers.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml
True or False? Stress and anxiety are the same thing.
False!
Discussion: What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
What is one of the most important parts of therapy?
Having a good relationship with your therapist! Without it, therapy might not be helpful.
Lack of sleep can cause ________.
Mental health symptoms to get worse.
Discussion: How much do you sleep? How much sleep should you be getting?
How many adults have experienced at least one childhood trauma?
A) 2 in 3
B) 1 in 5
C) 1 in 10
D) 3 in 20
A
According to the ACE study, about two thirds of adults have experienced an adverse childhood event or a childhood trauma.
What can cause depression?
There are many causes like biology, stress, trauma, grief, or medical conditions.
Sometimes there isn't an obvious cause for depression. Sometimes we don't know why a person is depressed.
What are some risk factors for anxiety?
*Risk factors are things that may make a person more likely to have/feel/experience ________
Family history
Stress
Trauma
Physical health conditions
Personality traits like shyness or low self-esteem
What is therapy?
Therapy is a safe place to learn about our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how we can take care of our mental health.
What is self-care?
Taking care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Discussion: What does self-care look like for you?
Name 3 things that help protect a person from the effects of trauma.
Having a goal or a purpose
Believing like they can do something
Having tools to regulate emotions
Problem-solving skills
Being involved in positive activities
Positive relationships with family and peers
Positive school environment
Stable home life
Positive community environment
What is the difference between being sad and depressed?
Sadness is a normal emotion that we feel after something has happened. When a person feels sad, it only last for a few days.
Depression is a mood, where a person loses interest or enjoyment of other things. A person might feel sad, but that sadness doesn't go away after a few days.
When is anxiety a good thing?
Anxiety is the body's warning system that there's danger nearby.
Discussion: When does anxiety become an issue?
Where can you go for help, if you're in a mental health crisis?
Your support people
Your local 24-Hour crisis lines, Walk-in crisis services, & Mobile crisis teams. If these options are not available, you can call/text a national crisis line, go to your local hospital, or call 911.
Wayne County
https://www.dwihn.org/members/How_to_Obtain_Emergency_&_After_Hours_Behavioral_Health_Services_Oct2019.pdf
What are 3 ways you can take care of your mental health?
Examples: Exercise, eating healthy, journaling, meditation, breathing exercises, spending time with family/friends, talking to someone, etc.
What is trauma?
Trauma is when something frightening, dangerous or violent overwhelms our ability to cope. We can experience or witness trauma. It can also be a single event or continuous.
Name 4 symptoms of depression
Depressed mood, nearly early day
Loss of interest or pleasure in most activities
Change in appetite (and weight)
Change in sleep patterns
Irritability, restlessness, or slowing down of thoughts and physical movement
Fatigue or loss of energy
Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, and/or hopelessness
Recurrent thoughts of death
Name 4 symptoms of anxiety
Answers include:
Worry
Panic attacks
Difficulty concentrating
Trouble sleeping
Fatigue
Muscle tension
Restlessness
Sweating, shaking, and/or increased heartbeat
Name 3 reasons a person goes to therapy.
Prevention - mental health check up
Mental health concerns
Family/relationship conflicts
Life change/big decisions
To talk to a neutral someone
How does a person's mental health affect their physical health?
Answers may vary
Poor mental health can:
Increase the likelihood of chronic physical health conditions
Cause pain, headaches, stomach aches, etc.
What is post traumatic growth?
Personal growth/healing after experiencing or witnessing trauma.
Growth is characterized by being able to appreciate life, having positive relationships with others, finding new possibilities in life, discovering personal strength and healing, and spiritual change.