Myth or Fact
You can have anxiety and depression at the same time.
What is FACT?
You just got really good news but feel strangely empty right after.
What is anticlimax/emotional letdown?
You're overwhelmed and need to calm down fast, this is a quick physical reset.
What is deep breathing/breathing exercises?
Seasonal Affective Disorder.
What is DSM?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): A type of depression related to seasonal changes, typically starting in late fall/winter and ending in spring, marked by low energy, fatigue, and oversleeping.
Drew Borden enjoys eating samples, and "downing multiple double chuck chocolate cookies" at this place for emotional support.
What is Costco?
Mental health conditions are more common in young adults than any other age group.
What is FACT?
You feel uneasy watching someone else get embarrassed, even in a TV show.
What is secondhand embarrassment?
This helps breaks the loop of replaying negative thoughts in your head.
What is cognitive reframing?
Cognitive Reframing: Identifying and challenging irrational or unhelpful thoughts to change negative emotions and behaviors.
Chronic Overthinking Disorder.
What is Nah?
The color of Marissa Behal's FIRST Dino.
What is Pink?
Therapy is only for people in crisis or with a diagnosed condition.
What is MYTH?
You're happy for your friend's success but also a little sad about your own situation at the same time.
What is bittersweet/mixed emotions?
Whats a small step to help better your mood after isolating yourself for multiple weeks.
What is behavioral activation?
Behavioral Activation: Doing one small enjoyable or meaningful activity to break the cycle, even if motivation isn't there.
Imposter Syndrome.
What is Nah?
This is the sport that Caleb Kang plays the most often in order to stay active and help sweat out the stress.
What is basketball?
You should only practice self care when you're stressed or burnt out.
What is MYTH?
Self-care is most effective as a consistent practice, not just an emergency response.
You feel guilty for resting even though you have nothing urgent to do.
What is rest anxiety?
Associated with hustle culture so be sure to rest and be aware of this feeling!
What is identifying your feelings first?
Important to use "I" statements and setting an intention for the conversation rather than a desired outcome.
Persistent Depressive Disorder.
What is DSM?
Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD): Formerly known as dysthymia, is a chronic, low-level depression lasting at least two years (one year in children).
Alumni Yurick Tchakountio does this to help him when he's stressed.
What is baking or playing the piano?
Medication for mental health conditions is addictive and changes your personality.
What is MYTH?
The longing you feel for a version of the past that may not have even been as good as you remember it.
What is nostalgia?
NOSTALGIA DEPRESSION IS REAL GUYS but the present is the present and you should strive to live life in the moment!
This is a sustainable strategy when you're experiencing burnout, but can't quit your responsibilities.
What is boundary setting?
Boundary Setting:identifying energy drains and creating micro-recovery habits rather than waiting for a big break. Slow and steady wins the race!
Orthorexia Nervosa.
What is Nah?
Orthorexia Nervosa: An obsession with healthy eating with associated restrictive behaviors.
Marissa Behal has ___ Weighted Dinos.
What is 9?