Depression
Research into depression has found a number of potential causes that might affect whether someone develops depression. What are some factors that may contribute to depression?
Environment
Personality Type
Physical Illness
Medication
Genetics
Drugs and Alcohol
Anxiety has a purpose, what is it?
Anxiety is a universally experienced emotion that alerts us to possible danger. It is like our body’s alarm system and is essential for survival.
Define traumatic event.
Traumatic events are events that cause or threaten to cause physical, emotional, and psychological harm.
What is the purpose of fear according to the movie?
to protect us from danger
What is an example of something that would cause chronic stress?
A highly demanding job or ongoing financial problems
A common myth of depression is that "Nothing bad had happened to me, I don't have a reason to be feeling like this." What is the truth that combats this myth?
Depression can be linked to many different things and sometimes it is hard to figure out ‘why’. You may feel it is your fault you feel like this however there is normally always causes, sometimes people need a little help in trying to get to the bottom of it.
Worry is a problematic thinking response that arises in the context of a possible problem; opposite of worry is...
problem solving
Define intrusive thought.
Intrusive thoughts are unexpected images or thoughts that seem to pop into your head. They’re often strange or distressing.
What is one of Riley's personality islands?
friendship, family, goofy
Negative thoughts often have one or more characteristics. Define what an automatic negative thought means.
We don’t think them on purpose; they come into our minds involuntarily.
"Discounting" is a common cognitive distortion/automatic rationalization of thoughts. What does "discounting" mean?
You insist that your accomplishments or positive qualities "don't count"
Worry and rumination are two different things. What does rumination mean?
Rumination involves thinking over and over about something negative that happened in the past.
The difference is that worry is about the future but worry and rumination often come hand in hand.
What is one way you can do psychological distancing with images?
Imagine the image being far away from you, where you’re looking at it from a distance.
Imagine the image is far away from you and shrunk into a small space, like within a picture frame.
If the image is in color, shift it to black and white.
If the image is dark or a shadow, imagine it appearing in a bright color.
If the image is crisp, in clear focus, imagine that it is a picture taken by a moving camera, where it becomes a bit fuzzy
What character sacrifices himself in the Memory Dump to help Joy escape?
Bing Bong
What is a form of mindfulness that involves tightening and releasing your muscle groups, one at a time, in a specific pattern.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Negative thoughts typically have different characteristics, and usually the characteristics fall into at least one of four categories. Name two categories/characteristics of negative thoughts.
automatic, believable, unhelpful, biased
Name three vulnerability factors for anxiety.
Family members w/ mental health issues, unstable life circumstances, perfectionistic attitude, having high standards, emotional sensitivity, difficulty tolerating uncertainty, fear of failure
Why is it beneficial to be aware of your trauma triggers?
Knowing this about yourself can be helpful, as you can prepare for these situations and work to learn how to manage them so that you don’t have to avoid them.
Which emotion ends up being essential for Riley to get the support she needs?
Sadness
What are three common symptoms of depression?
Feelings of guilt and self-criticism
Loss of interest or pleasure in doing things
Problems with concentration
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
Changes in the speed of movements
Sleep problems
Thoughts about death or self-harm
Feeling overly tired or fatigues
Changes in appetite
Some of the most debilitating symptoms of depression are lethargy, hopelessness, and a sense that things will never get better. So, motivating yourself is key to feeling better. What are two tips that may help you make changes and take action to overcoming depression?
schedule tasks, reward yourself, share with others, set a goal, have self-compassion, focus on small things
Anxiety is deemed problematic when... (there are two different things, name one)
It interferes with your functioning
It causes more distress than a situation warrants
What is bilateral stimulation?
Bilateral stimulation is the process of using sounds, tapping, or eye movements on one side of the body before crossing over to the next side, therefore activating both hemispheres of the brain
What are the “core memories” and why are they important?
They shape her personality and sense of identity
What are two common reactions to trauma?
sleep difficulties, anger problems, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks