signs and symptoms
Name one symptom of a PANIC ATTACK....
What is....
difficulty breathing?
heart racing?
feeling like you are going to die?
What is the leading mental health diagnosis in America?
Depression
Which president of the U.S. in the 1800's is believed to have suffered from a general anxiety disorder.
Abraham Lincoln
Way to lessen increased anxiety when starting GAD therapy with an antidepressant
Start low and go slow on the dosing
2 coping strategies used in depression
eat healthy
exercise
avoid alcohol
avoid caffeine
Name one symptom of someone diagnosed with PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)...
What is....
depression?
isolation?
agitation?
reckless or self-destructive behavior?
True or False: Teenage girls develop depression twice as fast as boys
True
This popular actor, who is known for his quirky and deranged characters, such as an alcohol dependent pirate captain, also suffers from a panic disorder. Who is he?
Johnny Depp
If not treated properly name a consequence of anxiety or depression amongst adolescents...
What are...
SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/BEHAVIORS?
EARLY PARENTHOOD?
DRUG/ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY?
EDUCATIONAL UNDERACHIEVEMENT?
3 emotions involved in depression
anger
sadness
contempt
fear
disgust
How does the body react in an anxiety attack on the outside?
What is sweating and/or trembling?
______ is the leading mental health disorder in teens
anxiety
This popular singer had a fire in her soul while performing her concerts due to panic attacks, social phobia, and stage fright. Who is she?
Adele
Name one technique that is taught during therapy for anxiety or depression...
What is...
COPING SKILLS?
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS?
If undiagnosed or untreated depression can lead to...
What is...
drug addiction?
suicide?
homelessness?
isolation?
How are one's energy levels during anxiety?
What are weak and tired/low energy?
Approximately __% of adolescence have a diagnosable mental health disorder
20%
This famous U.S./British celebrity, who played on a U.S. soccer team, had to have everything with an even number due to his OCD.
Who is he?
David Beckham?
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List a medication or treatment that has shown anti-suicidal activity for depression
Ketamine/esketamine
Lithium
ECT
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Name one factor that can cause anxiety disorders to occur...
What are ...
CHEMICAL IMBALANCES?
GENETICS?
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS?
Flashbacks of events that produce a lot of stress when the person is exposed to an event or image that reminds them of the event, is a sign of what anxiety disorder...
What is POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
An estimated 16.2 million adults in the United States had at least one major episode of.....
(This number represented 6.7% of all U.S. adults.)
What is depression?
This popular young actress has dealt with panic attacks which led to agoraphobia. But she got THE HELP she needed and learned some healthy coping strategies that helped her earn an EASY A into the hearts of America. Who is she?
Emma Stone?
If someone is suffering from anxiety or depression who can they reach out to...
Who are...
friend?
teacher?
counselor?
parents?
family member?
therapist?
What is the best way to deal with mental health if you are struggling?
Talking about it and having a strong support group