Introduction & Rules
What is the key rule in the group about keeping what is shared during sessions?
Confidentiality
Name one common misconception about depression that might be discussed after the video.
depression is just sadness or that people can "snap out of it"
True or False: Mood disorders are characterized by emotional extremes and challenges in regulating mood.
True
Name one coping skill you would personally be able to use
Any from PDF provided
What is one of the icebreaker questions used in the start of the session?
“One word to describe how you’re feeling today”?
"Would you rather?"
What is the leading cause of disability?
Depression
How many signs of depression need to be shown over 2 weeks?
5 Signs
Does every coping skill work for everyone? Why?
No, not every coping skill works for everyone because people are different. What helps one person might not help another due to differences in personality, situation, or what feels right for them.
Name two reasons the counselor must break confidentiality legally.
plans to harm self or others, or abuse disclosures, legal obligation
What percentage of adults in the United States struggle with depression?
10%
Who is more likely to be diagnosed as "depressed", men or women?
Women, as they are more likely to seek treatment
What coping skill did we learn last week that would be effective when struggling with depression?
Grounding