Cognitive Distortions
Definition: magnifying or exaggerating the importance of negative events or situations, making them seem much worse than they actually are.
Catastrophizing
Which famous rapper, known for hits like "Lose Yourself", openly discussed struggles with depression and addiction?
Eminem
What is the difference between anxious-attachment and avoidant-attachment?
Anxious: you hold on out of fear of being abandoned
Avoidant: you create space out of fear of being hurt or hurting others
What is the term for feeling both happy and sad at the same time?
A) Joy
B) Envy
C) Ambivalence
D) Contentment
C) Ambivalent
What term describes the practice of focusing on the present moment without judgement, often achieved through medication or breathing exercises?
Mindfulness
"If I'm not perfect at this, then I'm a complete failure."
Black-and-White Thinking OR Polarized Thinking
What does GAD stand for?
General Anxiety Disorder
What are the 5 love languages?
1) Words of Affirmation
2) Acts of Service
3) Receiving Gifts
4) Physical Touch
5) Quality Time
Describe a situation with good anxiety and bad anxiety.
Answers vary.
What technique involves tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body to alleviate physical tension?
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
What is, "taking responsibility for events or outcomes that are outside of one's control, attributing them to oneself when they are not actually related".
Personalization
The British singer/songwriter has been candid about her experiences with postpartum depression. Who is she?
Adele
What is the difference between empathy and sympathy?
Empathy: sharing the feelings, thoughts and experiences of another person. "putting yourself in their shoes"
Sympathy: acknowledging and expressing concern for ones emotions or hardships; not having experiencing it yourself
Give two primary emotions and two secondary emotions?
Primary: happiness, fear, disgust, sadness
Secondary: anger, jealousy, shame, pride, envy
What neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward, and is commonly implicated in conditions such as depression and addiction?
A) Serotonin
B) Dopamine
C) GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)
D) Endorphins
B) Dopamine
"I didn't get invited to this one party, so I must be unlikable and have no friends."
Overgeneralization
In the movie "Inside Out," which emotion characterizes Riley's experience when she feels overwhelmed, anxious, and unable to cope with the changes in her life, such as moving to a new city?
Fear (purple)
What is, "characterized by intense feelings of attraction, excitement, and obsession, often based on superficial qualities or idealized fantasies".
Infatuation
Complete the sentence: Feeling __________ can make your heart beat faster, your palms sweaty, and your face turn red.
Nervous
What percentage of adults in the United States experience a mental illness in any given year? You get it right if your answer is within 10% of the correct percentage.
Approximately 20%
What cognitive distortion is being displayed in this scene? (Hint: it could be several different ones)
Jumping to Conclusions
Catastrophizing
Emotional Reasoning
Should
In this scene, what are some possible diagnosis that the character is showing symptoms of?
PTSD, Schizophrenia, Anxiety, or nothing because she was right all along :)
What did Ali say is the hardest part about having the disease of addiction?
People don't believe that it's a disease. They see you as selfish, weak, cruel and destructive.
What does Joy discover about sadness in Riley's Mental Health?
Riley discovers that you sadness is just as important of an emotion as happiness and you can't have one without the other. All emotions are important!
What does Charlie discuss with his therapist in this scene, and how does it contribute to his journey of self-discovery and healing?
This scene contributes to Charlie's journey of self-discovery and healing by allowing him to confront and process his past experiences in a safe and supportive environment. It highlights the importance of therapy and emotional support in addressing mental health issues and overcoming trauma.