Vocabulary
THIS is a common mood disorder with specific changes in moods, thoughts, and behaviors.
What is depression?
THIS is a self-care strategy that might involve using headphones to hear singers or instruments.
What is listening to music?
Depression is when you have at least 5 symptoms present everyday for THIS NUMBER of weeks or more.
What is two?
THIS is when people intentionally hurt themselves or put themselves in dangerous situations because they are feeling a lot of pain and don't know what else to do. It is often a sign of emotional distress.
What is self-harm?
THIS is one example of a trusted adult.
Who is...
-a teacher?
-a school counselor?
-a coach?
-a parent?
-a principal?
(Other answers may be acceptable.)
What is a stigma?
THIS is a self care strategy that might involve going for a walk, running, or lifting weights.
What is exercise?
THIS can be short-lived to long-lasting, mild to severe, or a one time episode or on and off throughout a lifetime.
THIS is death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior.
What is suicide?
As a friend, you can be a great THIS when a friend is struggling with their mental health, but your job is not to provide advice or therapy.
What is listener?
THIS is the practice of taking action to improve one's health. This includes physical, social, and emotional health.
What is self-care?
THIS is a self-care strategy that involves writing down how you are feeling.
What is journaling?
THE PERCENTAGE of people who will experience an episode of depression before they reach adulthood.
What is 15-20%?
ONE EXAMPLE of a warning sign that someone might be experiencing suicidal thoughts.
What is...
-talking about not being around anymore or having no reason to live?
-giving away prized possessions or saying goodbye to everyone?
-feeling unbearable pain, hopelessness, or like you are trapped, don't belong, or are a burden to others?
THIS is the number you call to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
THIS is directing someone in need of something for further support or help.
What is a referral?
THIS is a self-care strategy that high school students should spend 8-10 hours doing every 24 hours.
What is sleep?
ONE EXAMPLE of a symptom of depression.
What is...
-Sadness, anger, or moodiness?
-Loss of interest or pleasure in favorite activities?
-Change in appetite or weight?
-Sleeping too much or too little?
-Restlessness or sluggishness?
-Extreme tiredness?
-Trouble making decisions or focusing?
Relative to the number of people who have depression, THIS is rare.
What is suicide?
THIS is the office where the school counselors and social worker are located at Strongsville High School.
What is the guidance office?
THIS is a person's condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
What is Mental Health?
THIS is a self-care strategy that involves sending oxygen to your body's organs which helps you relax and calm down.
What is deep breathing?
ONE EXAMPLE of a risk factor of depression.
What is...
-a family history of depression?
-having an emotionally sensitive personality?
-an ongoing medical condition, anxiety disorder, or substance abuse disorder?
-poor health due to not getting enough exercise, sleep, or food
-a stressful event, trauma, or big change in your past or present (ex: being bullied, feeling unaccepted or discriminated against, a stressful/dangerous community/school/home environment, loss of a loved one, ending of an important relationship)
THIS is who you should talk to if you or a friend is experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Who is a trusted adult?
ONE EXAMPLE of a reason why it might be hard for people to seek help about their mental health.
What is...
-the stigma that exists about talking about mental health?
-it can be uncomfortable or overwhleming to talk about your feelings?
-they might be unsure who to talk to?