Stress
Eustress
True or False: Sleeping too little can increase your risk of depression.
True
Why might someone become depressed?
Any reason- May be unknown
The suicide/mental health crisis hotline number
988
True or False: Children cannot get depressed.
False
Another term for the stress response
4 Effects of not sleeping enough
Hard time concentrating, short term memory issues, hormone imbalances, hallucinations, moody, coordination problems, weight gain, physical appearance declines, paranoia, higher risk of illness (mental and physical).
This condition is often correlated with a traumatic experience, often having flashbacks to this event.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
3 Warning signs of suicide
mental illnesses, substance abuse or increased use, prolonged stress, isolating from friends/family, feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, sleeping changes/difficulties, aggressive mood, withdrawing from activities/hobbies you once enjoyed, feelings of shame or feeling like they are a burden to others, talking about suicide/dying, giving away possessions, looking for lethal means, saying goodbye to friends/family,
This disorder is characterized as a change in mood based on the seasons and light.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
6 Coping strategies
Read, journal, listen to music, socialize with friends/ family, exercise, eat healthy, sleep 8+ hours per night, participate in hobbies, play with pets, laugh, vent to someone, get professional help, breathing exercises, yoga, garden, watch favorite movie, etc….
How many hours should a teenager be getting each night?
8-10 hours
This condition is characterized by low moods and withdrawal from daily activities for long periods of time.
Clinical Depression
2 Critical signs of suicide
talking about suicide/dying, giving away possessions, looking for lethal means, saying goodbye to friends/family,
Some people struggling with mental illnesses try to self-medicate. What is one thing they self-medicate with?
Drugs, Alcohol, Self-Harm
What are the two hormones involved in the stress response?
Cortisol and Adrenaline
4 Techniques to sleep better/more
put away phone 1 hour before bed, stick to a schedule, stress reduction techniques (4-7-8 breathing, Progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, visualization), turn off TV/all electronics, fan or no fan, don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed, exercise during the day, specific blanket, pet, etc
This condition is when a person may lose touch with what is real and what is imagined.
Schizophrenia
1 Thing that you could say to someone struggling with suicidal thoughts
(Teacher determined)
Explain what emotional health is
How we handle and deal with our emotions
5 effects of too much stress
Immune system weakens, mental sharpness and performance decreases, physical abilities decrease, headaches, digestion issues, high Blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleeping difficulties, decline in academic performance, increased risk of mental illness.
What is another term for your sleep-wake cycle? (your biological clock that tells you when you had enough sleep)
Circadian Rhythm
This condition is characterized with excessive worry and fear for unfounded reasons.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
4 Ways to help someone struggling with suicidal thoughts
Talk to them- be there for them, listen to them, get professional help or take them to professional help, be supportive but don’t place blame, ask them what they are planning, don’t leave them alone, tell a trusted adult, call 911 or the suicide life line (988)
Stigma