Anxiety
Excessive worry or fear about an everyday situation that is considered "out of proportion."
What is depression?
What is a coping skill?
An activity or action that someone does in order to regulate themselves.
True or False: Only specific people can get depression or anxiety.
False.
Everyone can. Most people will experience anxiety/depression at some point in their lives.
What can you do if feeling depressed/anxious at home?
Talk to a relative, engage in coping skills, call a hotline.
What are common PHYSICAL symptoms of anxiety?
sweating, heart racing, headaches, stomachaches, chills, ears ringing
What are some symptoms of depression?
sadness, tiredness, crying, feeling numb
What are 3 coping skills?
deep breathing, listening to music, going to therapy, going for a walk, etc.
True vs. False:
Depression and anxiety cannot be "cured."
False.
Depending on the situation, people's symptoms can completely go away or are manageable and mild with treatment.
What can you do if you feel depressed/anxious at school?
What are common EMOTIONAL/MENTAL symptoms of anxiety?
worry/fear, depression, overthinking, racing thoughts
What are some not well-known symptoms of depression?
over/under eating, over/not sleeping, illness
What are some unhealthy coping skills?
Ignoring, substance use, risky behaviors, etc.
True vs False.
Coping skills do not work.
False.
Coping skills are very effective, but some skills may be more helpful than others.
What can you do here at HBS if you are feeling anxious/depressed?
Tell your nurse, be honest with the doctor, engage in groups, and talk to your therapist.
What helps the most with anxiety?
Coping skills, therapy, medication
When do you seek help for depression?
Anytime you feel you need to.
increased anger/sadness/worry, relationship issues, potential harm to yourself or others, etc.
You can just "snap out" of anxiety/depression.
False.
Proper treatment and coping skills are needed.
What can you do when you feel anxious/depressed you are in public?
Take a break somewhere (if okay), coping skills, tell an adult with you, etc.
What makes anxiety worse?
Social media, ignoring it for too long, listening to your anxiety, not seeking help
What are some ways to treat depression?
Therapy, talking to others, keeping busy, medication, etc.
What are 3 coping skills you can do any time?
deep breathing, counting to 10, "tapping."
True vs False:
Feeling nervous or sad about an appropriate event is anxiety/depression.
False.
Emotions such as nervousness and sadness are not the same as anxiety and depression.
Call a hotline, tell an adult to bring you to see a doctor/here, call the police if truly worried for your safety.