MYTH or FACT
Only lazy people get depressed
MYTH
Name 3 types of mood disorders.
Major depression, Bipolar (1, 2, cyclothymia), PMDD, SAD, PDD
True or false: people with the same diagnosis may experience completely different symptoms
True!
Define stigma.
Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of a particular characteristic or attribute. It can be based on stereotypes, fear, and ignorance.
Share one new thing you learned today.
Be proud of yourself!
Depression most commonly begins in your late-teen/mid 20s
What does SAD stand for?
Seasonal affective disorder (also called seasonal depression)
Name 3 symptoms of depression or depressive episodes
Sadness, feeling empty, loss of interest or pleasure, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, irritability or frustration, anxiety or worry, fatigue, headaches, digestion/stomach problems, insomnia or excessive sleeping, loss of appetite or weight changes, social withdrawal, thoughts of self-harm or suicide
Name 3 false (stigmatizing) beliefs about people with depression.
Depression is a choice or an individual's fault
People with depression are weak, lazy, unintelligent, dangerous, bad, unlikeable, or crazy
People with depression are bad parents/workers/friends/people or unable to function
Share one thing you have done or can do to reduce stigma about mood disorders
You will make a difference!
People with bipolar disorder are just moody
MYTH
What does PMDD stand for?
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Name 3 symptoms of mania or manic episodes.
Elevated or euphoric mood, irritability or restlessness, grandiosity, racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, distractibility, poor judgment, reduced need for sleep, talkativeness or pressured speech, impulsivity or reckless behavior, spending sprees or engaging in other risky activities, hallucinations or delusions (in severe cases)
Name 2 causes of stigma
Share a time that you felt judged or stigmatized for your diagnosis.
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Depression is caused by genetics
MYTH - Genetics are one of many factors that can lead to depression
What is unipolar depression?
Unipolar depression is another name for Major Depressive Disorder. It is characterized by persistent and pervasive feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest
What is hypomania?
A state of elevated mood that is less severe than mania but still causes significant functional impairment
Name 2 consequences of stigma
isolation, delay in treatment or help-seeking, reduced quality of life (feelings of shame, isolation, and hopelessness), worsening the symptoms of depression, increased risk of suicide
If you have a mood disorder, what symptoms are the hardest to cope with?
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There's no cure for bipolar disorder
What's the difference between Bipolar 1 and 2?
Bipolar 1 has mania, Bipolar 2 has hypomania.
Bipolar 1 sometimes has depression, Bipolar 2 always has depression
What is anhedonia?
A loss of interest, pleasure, or enjoyment in activities that were previously rewarding
Name 2 ways to fight against stigma
education, empathy, open and honest conversations, media representation, expanded mental health access, policies to reduce discrimination
Share one symptom you've experienced and a coping skill you have tried or would like to try to help it