Causes & Signs
When people experience _______ at an early age, it can cause long-term changes to how their brains respond to fear and stress and lead them to be more likely to experience depression.
a. abuse
b. trauma
c. a familial loss
What is Trauma?
Everyone diagnosed with depression experience symptoms in the same way. [TRUE OR FALSE?]
FALSE
Everyone experiences symptoms differently
Reaching out for ________ can play an essential role in overcoming depression. On your own it can be difficult to maintain perspective and conquer depression.
What is support?
*The very nature of depression makes it difficult to reach out for help. Tendency is to withdraw and isolate so that connecting can be tough.
Depression has no affect on the physical body.
MYTH.
Depression affects the body: headache, stomach issues, aches, pains etc.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
a. Earth
b. Saturn
c. Jupiter
d. Neptune
What is Jupiter
Marital status, financial standing and where a person lives can effect whether a person develops depression...TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
Changes in ______ and ________ are symptoms of depression.
a. sleep and appetite
b. weight and height
c. finances and attitude
What is sleep and appetite?
Someone with depression should stop doing activities they enjoy in order to get better. [True or False]
FALSE!
In order to overcome despression you have to do things that relax and energize you. Do things you enjoy (or used to enjoy).
People struggling with depression look depressed.
MYTH!
Depression is a hidden illness. Some people can seem upbeat or cheerful, but inside are struggling with symptoms of depression.
Which animal is known as the "King of the Jungle"?
a. Tiger
b. Lion
c. Gorilla
d. Elephant
What is a Lion
Mood disorders and risk of suicide tend to run in families, but __________ is only one factor.
What are genetics?
Many who experience depression feel a sense of __________ about the future.
a. urgency
b. passion
c. hopelessness
d. motivation
What is hopelessness?
_________ can improve or manage depression. This activity improves mood state, and can lead to 12% lower incidence of depression with just 30 minutes of this most days.
a. alcohol
b. exercise
c. cigarettes
d. gambling
What is exercise or physical activity?
MYTH OR FACT?
Depression is treatable.
FACT! A few people can get over depression on their own, but most need treatment. Most can be treated and return to their work and home routines. Without treatment, depression can persist for longer and at increased difficulty.
Which fast-food restaurant is known for the Big Mac?
a. Wendy's
b. McDonalds
c. Dunkin Donuts
d. Speedway
What is McDonalds
People with a history of __________ are more likely to develop depression.
What is medical illness, sleep disturbances, chronic pain, anxiety, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?
Depression makes it difficult to __________ in daily life activities.
What is concentrate/focus?
Challenging ______ thinking can help battle depression.
a. negative people
b. negative weather
c. negative thinking
d. negative memories
What is negative thinking?
Depression puts a negative spin on everything. Negative thoughts fuel depression, so the trick is to identify the type of thoughts and replace them with a more balanced way of thinking.
Depression only happens if something bad happens to you. (ie. divorce, loss of employment, loss of loved one)
MYTH!
Depression may start after something bad happens, but other things can trigger it. (Medicines, hormones, genetics, alcohol and drug use) and sometimes it happens for no clear reason.
Psych Rehab Question: When signing up for a group community outing that requires an entry fee such as $2, when should you pay your entry fee?
a. You should pay your entry fee right before signing up and notify staff members
b. at the museum or community outing
c. whenever you feel like it
d. whenever psych rehab moves over to the library
Approximately 30% of people with __________ _______ problems also have depression.
a. anxiety
b. schizophrenia
c. bipolar disorder
d. substance abuse
What is substance abuse?
Depression can lead to lack of _______ in activities that usually are pleasurable.
a. sleep
b. interest
c. contentration
What is interest?
Taking a walk and opening the blinds can boost serotonin levels due to getting more _______.
a. rain
b. sunlight
c. vitamin A
d. dust in your eyes
What is sunlight/natural light?
At least 15 minutes a day of sunlight can improve your mood.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Depression is a weakness.
MYTH!
You do not decide to become depressed. The only reason this is viewed as a weakness is that society stigmatizes the condition. Depression is a biological and psychological condition that has NOTHING to do with how strong you are.
What is the capital of New York State?
a. Buffalo
b. Syracuse
c. New York City
d. Albany
What is Albany