Depression
Name at least 3 emotional symptoms associated with depression.
Sadness, anxiety, guilt, anger, mood swings, lack of emotional responsiveness, feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, irritability
Name at least 3 physical signs of anxiety.
Pounding heart, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, hyperventilation, shortness of breath, dizziness, headache, sweating, tingling, numbness, choking, dry mouth, stomach pains, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches and pains, restlessness, shaking, inability to relax
What is homesickness?
Homesickness refers to the feelings one may experience due to leaving home or a place of familiarity. These feelings can include fear, grief, sadness, feeling alone, etc.
Name at least 2 physical symptoms of an eating disorder.
Weight loss/gain or weight fluctuations, sensitivity to cold, swelling around cheeks or jaw, fainting
On a common ladybug, what color are the spots?
Black
Name at least 3 physical symptoms associated with depression.
Fatigue, lack of energy, sleeping too much or too little, overeating or loss of appetite, intestinal issues, weight less or weight gain, headaches, loss of sexual desire, unexplained aches and pains
Name at least 3 psychological or behavioral symptoms of anxiety.
Psychological: Unrealistic and/or excessive fear and worry, mind racing or going blank, decreased concentration and memory, indecisiveness, irritability, impatience, anger, confusion, restlessness or feeling “on edge", nervous, tiredness, sleep disturbances
Behavioral: Avoidance of situations, obsessive or compulsive behavior, distress in social situations, phobic behavior
Name at least 2 academic indicators of homesickness.
Drop in grades, skipping class, not doing homework
Name at least 2 behavioral symptoms of an eating disorder.
Evidence of binge eating, evidence of vomiting or laxative use, excessive/obsessive exercise patterns (i.e. exercising when injured, experiencing distress if unable to exercise), changes in food preferences, development of rigid patterns around food selection or preparation, avoidance of eating meals, lying about amount of food consumed, behaviors focused on body shape and weight, development of repetitive and obsessive behaviors relating to body shape and eight such as repeated weighing, social withdrawal or avoidance of previously enjoyed activities
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bat
True or False: As an RA you are a confidential resource. Therefore, students can talk to you about their depression and you cannot tell anyone.
FALSE
Name at least 3 symptoms of a panic attack.
Pounding heart rate, sweating, trembling and shaking, shortness of breath, chest pain, abdominal distress or nausea, dizziness, fear of losing control, fear of dying, numbness or tingling, chills or hot flashes
Name at least 2 physical indicators of homesickness.
Lack of personal hygiene, excessive fatigue, alcohol/drug use, crying
Name at least 2 psychological symptoms of an eating disorder.
Preoccupation with food, body shape, and weight, extreme body dissatisfaction, distorted body image, sensitivity to comments or criticism about exercise/ food/body shape/weight, shame/guilt/distress about eating or exercising
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
Name at least 3 behaviors associated with depression.
Crying, withdrawal from others, neglect of responsibilities, loss of interest in personal appearance, loss of motivation, using alcohol or other drugs
The length of a panic attack can be variable, but panic attacks usually last at least how many minutes?
10 minutes
- Panic attacks usually last 10-30 minutes and rarely last over an hour.
Name at least 2 emotional indicators of homesickness.
Withdrawn (social isolation), angry, irritable, relationship problems, loneliness, sadness
Eating disorders affect up to ____ million people per year in the United States across all ages and genders.
30 million
The aardvark is native to which continent?
Africa
Name at least 3 thoughts someone with depression might experience.
Frequent self-criticism, self-blame, worry, pessimism, impaired memory and concentration, indecisiveness and confusion, a tendency to believe others see you in a negative light, thoughts of death and suicide
Provide at least two of an RA’s first steps in responding to a student having a panic attack.
· Stay with the student and keep calm
· Try to move the student to a quiet place
· Don’t assume what they need-ask!
· Speak in short and simple sentences
· Be predictable and avoid surprises
· Help slow their breathing by counting to 10 or by repeating a pattern
· Provide encouragement- “You can get through this.”
· Stay with the student until their panic attack is over!
Name at least 3 things an RA can do to help a resident with homesickness.
-Help them realize it is a normal feeling and encourage them to give it time to adjust
-Encourage them to get involved with activities on campus
-Give them time to talk about their feelings
-Encourage them to make plans to visit home
-Encourage them to have a balance of new decorations and high school memories in their dorm
-Help them discover relaxation techniques, encourage them to structure their time
-Tell them what helped you
Provide at least one of an RA’s first steps in responding to a student that has displayed signs of having an eating disorder.
· Talk with the student regarding your concerns. Use “I” statements to express the symptoms you have noticed.
· Express your concerns sincerely, without judgement.
· Refer to the SMWC Counseling Center
· Also have resources available to provide to the student
· If it is a health crisis, call 911. Follow the same steps as you would with a suicidal student. 911, Security, RCA, On-Call
What is a group of unicorns called?
A Blessing