Brain Gain
Depression
Anxiety
Cognitive triangle
Grab Bag
100

True or False: Depression can cause physical changes to your brain.

True

100

True or False: Depression can cause both over-sleeping (hypersomnia) and under-sleeping (insomnia).

True

100
True or False: Anxiety is not genetic.
Evidence suggests that anxiety IS genetic. 
100

What are the three points of the cognitive triangle.

Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors. 

100

Name one of the therapists who did group therapy this week. 

Hannah or Tami

200

Which part of the brain handles stress responses?

Amygdala

200

Besides feeling sad; name two other symptoms associated with depression. 

Sleeping problems, eating problems, lack of interest in things, thoughts of suicide or death, Slow or fast movement, trouble thinking/concentrating, low energy

200

True or False: People with anxiety can identify what they are worried about. 

False

200

Name one thought, feeling and behavior that you might have in the following situation: 

Your sister unplugs your console mid video game with friends. 

Thought: Needs to be phrased like a quote

Feeling: One word

Behavior: is an action

200

What are the four stress responses (hint: they all start with F)

Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn

300

Your brain is 60% made of what?

Fat

300

Scientists think there are many reasons that lead to why someone develops depression. What are the two possible causes for depression?

Biology and experiences, nature and nurture, chemistry and events

300

What is the biological reason for anxiety?

To keep you safe!

300

What do we call unhelpful thoughts that distort how we view situations. 

Cognitive Distortions, ANTs, Automatic Negative Thoughts, Stinking Thinking

300
Name at least 3 of the words in the acronym SMART for SMART goals. 

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

400

Which part of the brain is responsible for thinking, decision making, and executive functions?

Pre-Frontal Cortex 

400

True or False: You need medication to treat depression.

False

400

Name two physical symptoms of anxiety.

  • a churning feeling in your stomach.
  • feeling light-headed or dizzy.
  • pins and needles.
  • feeling restless or unable to sit still.
  • headaches, backache or other aches and pains.
  • faster breathing.
  • a fast, thumping or irregular heartbeat.
  • sweating or hot flushes.
400

True or False: You cannot change your behaviors to change your thoughts and feelings. You must change your thoughts and feelings to change your behaviors. 

False; Behavioral Activation

400

Tell me which types of automatic negative thoughts (ANTS) are Ollie and Allie. 

Overgeneralization Ollie and All or Nothing Allie

500
The way you think can change over time. This quality of the brain is called what? (Hint: Think about what toys and water bottles are made of)

Neuroplasticity

500

Name two types of depression

  • major depressive disorder (MDD)
  • seasonal depression
  • peripartum depression
  • postpartum depression
  • persistent depressive disorder
  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder
  • Bipolar disorder
500

Name two types of anxiety. 

  • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
  • Panic disorder.
  • Phobias.
  • Separation anxiety.
500
Trying to change the triangle is called...(two words)

Cognitive Restructuring

500

What are the three things that a counselor has to report if you tell them about during a session. 

Intent to hurt yourself, intent to hurt others, abuse

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