Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Coping Skills
Fun
100

Symptoms of depression

What is: depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, significant weight change, sleep difficulties, diminished concentration, fatigue nearly every day, feelings of worthlessness, recurring thoughts of death

100

Symptoms of anxiety

uncontrollable worry - poor concentration - excessive nervousness - increased heart rate - sleep problems - decreased enjoyment - muscle tension

100

Meaning of PTSD

What is post-traumatic stress disorder

100

Relaxation

What is deep breathing, exercise, yoga, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, music, art, reading

100

Favorite food

What is _________ (your choice)

200

Number of individuals who experience depression.

What is About 1 in 10 people 

200

Response from perceived threat of harm—whether emotionally or physically

What is fight, flight, or freeze response

200

Symptoms of PTSD

What are intrusive thoughts related to the event, avoidance behaviors, negative changes in mood and thoughts, hyperarousal (easily startled), emotional numbing (detached from emotions, difficulty experiencing positive emotions) 

200

Unhealthy

What is 

  • Binge-watching Netflix
  • Escaping into video games
  • Scrolling on the phone 
  • Eating far too many unhealthy snacks
  • Turning to alcohol and drugs
200

Favorite color

What is ______ (your choice)

300

Risks for depression

What is family history, poverty, unemployment, social isolation, stressful life events, and substance use.

300

Example of box breathing

What is 4-second-deep breath in, hold 4 seconds, out for 4 seconds and pause for 4 seconds

300

Risk factors

What is

  • exposure to previous traumatic experiences, particularly during childhood
  • Getting hurt or seeing people hurt or killed
  • Feeling horror, helplessness, or extreme fear
  • Having little or no social support after the event
  • Dealing with stressors after the event, such as the loss of a loved one, pain and injury, or loss of a job or home
  • Having a personal history or family history of mental illness or substance use
300

Lifestyle changes

What is 

  • Set aside at least eight hours of sleep each night, easing sleep anxiety.
  • Fuel your body with healthy foods.
  • Cut back on caffeine.
  • Make deep breathing a part of your everyday routine.
  • Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
300

Favorite hobby

What is _______ (your choice)

400
Most effective treatment for depression

What is A combination of both psychotherapy and medication 

400

Ways to manage anxiety

What is therapy, relaxation skills, lifestyle changes, and medication

400
Resilience factors
  • Seeking out and receiving support from friends, family, or support groups
  • Learning to feel okay with one’s actions in response to a traumatic event
  • Having a coping strategy for getting through and learning from a traumatic event
  • Being prepared and able to respond to upsetting events as they occur, despite feeling fear
400

Cognitive distortions

What are negative/distorted ways of thinking


CBT helps individuals recognize and reframe negative thoughts, which is crucial for building resilience. By changing how individuals perceive challenges and stressors, CBT fosters a more adaptive response to adversity. This therapy not only focuses on altering negative thought patterns but also encourages the development of practical skills that support resilient behaviors.

400

Favorite part of therapy

What is _________ (your choice)

500

Contributes to mental health, and allows a person to be resilient in the face of challenges

What are Protective factors - such as strong relationships and healthy coping skills—will be better equipped to overcome life's obstacles. 

500

How to manage flight/fight/freeze response

What is the relaxation response? Slower breathing and deeper breathing, relaxed muscles, and slower heart rate. 

500

Prevalence (how often it occurs)

What is 7-8% of Americans will have PTSD at some point in their lives. Approximately 10% of women and 4% of men develop PTSD at some point in their lives. Approximately 5% of adolescents have met the criteria for PTSD in their lifetime. Prevalence is higher for girls (8%) than boys (2.3%) and increases with age. There are no definitive studies on prevalence rates of PTSD in younger children in the general population. 

500

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

What is 

  • Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality.
  • Gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others.
  • Using problem-solving skills to cope with difficult situations.
  • Learning to develop a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities.
  • Facing one’s fears instead of avoiding them.
  • Using role playing to prepare for potentially problematic interactions with others.
  • Learning to calm one’s mind and relax one’s body.
500

Least favorite part of therapy

What is ___________ (your choice)