DSM-V: North Pole Edition
This jolly man shows signs of circadian rhythm disorder due to a sleep schedule consisting of "awake all night, dead asleep all year."
Who is Santa Clause.
Santa hasn't slept in 38 hours and is chugging hot cocoa like its water. What symptom is this?
What is sleep deprivation.
When Rudolph feels anxious about leading the sleigh, he visualizes a calm, successful light in his mind. This is called...
What is guided imagery.
In this song, the singer expresses feelings of loneliness during the holidays, highlighting the impact of social isolation.
What is "Blue Christmas"
This classic building toy helps individuals develop fine motor skills, spatial reasoning and creativity.
What are LEGOS.
This green resident of Mt. Crumpit displays social withdrawal and irritability, but mostly he's just over Christmas.
Who is the Grinch.
Santa panics when he sees a chimney. What is this?
What is a specific phobia.
What is mood tracking journaling.
"Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" can help listeners use this defense mechanism to cope with uncomfortable or tragic events.
What is a Rubik's Cube.
This tiny reindeer may meet criteria for body dysmorphia due to one overly glowy body part.
Who is Rudolph.
Santa says, "if I miss one house, I ruin Christmas." What cognitive distortion is this?
What is catastrophizing.
Rudolph prefers calming, slow jingles to lower his heart rate and reduce anxiety before flying at night. What coping skill is he utilizing?
What is listening to music.
Listening to this song about decorating the house can encourage planning and organization as a coping strategy.
These toys allow children to role-play family or social scenarios, practicing empathy and communication skills
What are dolls.
This character hears "ghostly voices" all night, luckily they're just trying to help him fix his attachment style.
Who is Ebenezer Scrooge.
Santa snaps at elves for asking. Which sign of stress is this?
What is irritability/emotional dysregulation.
What is exercising.
This song describes dashing through the snow, which can motivate physical activity and energy release.
What is "Jingle Bells."
This "fur-coated" toy, popular in the 1990's could help one practice nurturing an empathy.
What is a Furby.
This frosty friend experiences seasonal affective disorder, but mostly, because he straight-up melts.
Who is Frosty the Snowman.
What is anhedonia.
Dasher inhales the aroma of peppermint after a long day. What coping skills is he utilizing?
What is aromatherapy.
This playful holiday song about an unusual animal gift encourages humor and imaginative coping.
What is "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas."
Engaging with this sticky sensory toy can help children with ADHD or anxiety focus attention and self-soothe.
What is slime.