Social Anxiety
Name a common example of social anxiety.
fear of presenting
applying for a job
asking for help
What does depression impact?
Negatively impacts mood, behavior, thoughts
Who is more prone to suicide?
People who have experienced child abuse, sexual assault, severe trauma
How does Gregor demonstrate social anxiety?
His isolation into his room in which he would come home straight from work and lock his door. After his transformation, Gregor would no longer be able to speak illustrating his inability to have social interaction.
isolation or alienation
Name a factor that depression can stem from.
Abuse
Trauma
Loss of someone close
Loneliness
Suicide rates are increasing among what types of people?
people of color
younger individuals
people who live in rural areas
What details of the setting at the beginning of the story depicted feelings of depression?
What is one reason social anxiety is becoming increasingly common?
social media
increased educational pressure
What are some signs of depression?
Sadness
Reduced Interest
Lack of energy
Sleep disorder
What are some risk factors for suicide?
alcohol and drug abuse
depression and other mood disorders
social isolation
prior suicide attempts
How does the depression get to Gregor at the end of the novel?
Gregor loses his will to live and dies after a period of starvation.
Name a symptom of social anxiety.
sweating
fidgeting body movements
nervousness
What are some ways to help someone struggling with depression?
Make yourself available to listen but do not force them to open up
Invite them out to do stuff that they once enjoyed
Offer support in therapy
Be patient with their ability to share
How many American adults had serious thoughts of suicide in 2020?
12.2 million
What symptoms of depression does Gregor mimic?
sleep disorder
alienation
reduced interest in activities
lack of energy
What percent of U.S. adults do you think struggle with social anxiety?
*Note: This is in terms of the diagnosed illness, many are not diagnosed and do not count to the number*
12.1%
Do men or women struggle more with depression?
Women
Name a resource(s) for suicide prevention.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
What factors of depression does Gregor endure?
abuse
family negligence
dehumanization