Anxiety
Depression
CBT
Coping Skills
Fun!
100

What is anxiety a fancy word for?

Feeling afraid.

100

Name at least three symptoms of depression. 

1. Feeling sad; (2) Feeling irritable; (3) Loss of energy; (4) Insomnia; (5) Change in weight (gain or loss); (6) Feeling hopeless; (7) Self-harm and/or suicidal ideation.

100

What does CBT stand for?

Cognitive behavioral therapy

100

What is a coping strategy?

Action we take (consciously or sub-consciously) to deal with stress, problems, or uncomfortable emotions. 

100

What restaurant's slogan is "Finger Lickin' Good?"

Kentucky Fried Chicken

200

Does everyone experience anxiety?

Yes, anxiety is a normal part of life. We all feel anxious or scared at times. It is actually helpful to our survival.


200

What causes depression?

1. Biological (neurotransmitters in brain are not balanced).

2. Stress (problems you can't solve). Example: family problems, peer problems, living in poor neighborhood, losing someone you care about.


200

In every situation in life, we all experience... 

Hint: three parts of CBT triangle

(1) Thoughts and (2) feelings, which influence our (3) behaviors. 

200

What are three examples of healthy coping skills?

(1) Exercise; (2) Talking about your problem; (3) Healthy eating; (4) Seeking professional help; (5) Relaxation techniques; (6) Social support; (7) Problem solving techniques.

200

What city is the Eiffel Tower located in?

Paris


300

What is the fight or flight response?

The fight or flight response developed during cave man times. The response was intended to help humans survive dangerous situations. 

Ie When a cave man was attacked by a lion, his body automatically made adrenaline (speeds up heart rate), breathing increased, eyes/ears on high alert). This automatic system protects us from danger.

300

What makes depression worse?

Negative self-talk.


300

If you are in a tough situation and feeling upset, you can cope with the situation and feel better by...

Changing your thoughts and/or your behavior. 

Example: Math test tomorrow. You could think "I have passed math tests before. I can pass this one too if I study hard (positive thinking). Then, instead of playing video games, you can study hard (positive behavior). 

300

What are three examples of unhealthy coping strategies?

(1) Drug/alcohol use; (2) Overeating; (3) Procrastination; (4) Sleeping too much or too little; (5) Social withdraws; (6) Self-harm; (7) Aggression.

300

What is the capital of Alaska?

Juneau


400

What causes an anxiety problem?

Sometimes the automatic fight or flight system misfires. This can happen when:

(1) We are born with a super sensitive one; or

(2) Something really scared us in the past and we are extra sensitive to anything that reminds us of that experience. 


400

What are treatments for depression? (Hint: there are two)

1. Medication

2. Talk therapy

400

What is a cognitive distortion?

Irrational thoughts that influence how you see the world, how you feel, and how you act. It’s normal to have cognitive distortions occasionally, but they can be harmful when frequent or extreme.

400

Mindfulness means paying attention to the ________ __________. 

Present moment.

400

What is the name of the largest ocean on Earth?

Pacific

500

What is a problem that anxiety can lead to?

Avoidance.

500

What percentage of teenagers experience depression?

Research shows that about 20.1% of teens had at least one major depressive episode in the past year.


500

Name three types of cognitive distortions.

(1) Magnification/minimization; (2) Overgeneralizing; (3) Magical thinking; (4) Personalization; (5) Jumping to conclusions; (6) Emotional reasoning; (7) Disqualifying the positive; (8) "Should" statements; (9) All-or-nothing thinking.

500
How does gratitude help combat depression?

Negative thinking is a defining characteristic of depression. Positive experiences are minimized while negative experiences are magnified. Gratitude helps combat this tendency by shifting focus to positive experiences rather than negative ones. 

500

Riddle: What can you keep but cannot share and once you share it, you can't keep it anymore?

A secret