Anxiety
What part of the nervous system triggers the "fight or flight" response?
The sympathetic nervous system
True or False: Depression can cause changes in appetite and sleep.
True
What does the "O" in OCD stand for?
Obsession
This part of the brain controls fear and is overactive in anxiety.
The amygdala
What emotion does the character Sadness represent in Inside Out?
Sadness
Name one physical symptom of anxiety.
rapid heartbeat / sweating / shaking / stomachache
Low levels of this brain chemical are linked to depression.
serotonin
Compulsions are...
repetitive behaviors or rituals done to relieve anxiety
What are neurotransmitters?
brain chemicals that send messages between nerve cells
In Frozen, what coping strategy does Elsa use that’s unhealthy at first?
emotional avoidance or isolation
True or False: Anxiety is always a bad thing.
False: sometimes it can help us respond to danger
This type of therapy is often used to help teens with depression.
True or False: People with OCD enjoy doing their rituals.
Name one body system affected by chronic stress
immune / cardiovascular / digestive system
Which Disney movie shows a character managing grief and change after losing their family?
Lilo and stitch, Up, Frozen
This hormone, known as the "stress hormone," increases during anxiety.
Cortisol
Name two signs of depression that aren't just saddness
lack of motivation / irritability / fatigue / isolation
A common form of therapy for OCD is ERP. What does it stand for?
Exposure and response prevention
What does the parasympathetic nervous system do?
calms the body after stress
In Encanto, which character hides her stress by trying to be perfect?
Isabela, Luisa, or marabelle
What coping strategy involves slowing your breath and relaxing your muscles?
Deep muscle relaxation or progressive muscle relaxation
This kind of medication is commonly prescribed for moderate to severe depression.
SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)
Name one brain region involved in OCD.
orbitofrontal cortex / basal ganglia
Long-term stress can increase the risk for what physical condition?
high blood pressure / heart disease / weakened immune system
Which Pixar film shows different emotions working together in the brain of a young girl?
Inside Out