Biblical Characters
Anxiety
Depression
Mental Health Stats
100

This character wrote many Psalms about his despair and desperation, which looks like a season of depression.

David 

100

True or False: If you struggle with anxiety, it will never go away 

False 

100

True or False: Depression can be passed down through generations

True

100

What is the leading mental health diagnosis in America?

Depression 

200

This person was fearful of dying and was so anxious he sweat drops of blood 

Jesus 

200

How many different types of Anxiety is there?

3 - generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and social anxiety 

200

True or False: If you are depressed, you need to be on antidepressants to help

False - coping and therapy can be helpful 

200

True or False: Teenage girls develop depression twice as fast as boys 

True 

300

This person has severe anxiety about speaking in front of people.

Moses 

300

In order to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, how long do you have to be experiencing the symptoms? 

6 months 

300

What can cause depression?

Situational experience, loneliness, generational genetics, grief, stress, illness, etc.

300

______ is the leading mental health disorder in teens 

anxiety 

400

This person struggled with fleeting thoughts of harming people but coped with music 

King Saul - He was paranoid of losing power and control 

400

What are 2 ways anxiety can affect someone?

constant worry, change of behavior and mood, change in sleep, change in eating habits etc.

400

Name 3 coping mechanisms for depression 

being with friends or family, art, journaling, praying, rational thoughts, positive reflection, deep breathing, therapy, taking walks, exercise, etc. 

400

Approximately __% of adolescence have a diagnosable mental health disorder  

20%

500

This person begged God to end his life after having a mountain top experience - who probably had mixed anxiety and depression symptoms 

Elijah - He felt incredibly alone after God brought down fire from heaven and killed all the prophets of Baal 

500
Name 5 symptoms of anxiety 

Irritability, restlessness, fatigue, worried, impaired concentrating, difficult sleeping, panic attacks, and muscle aches

500

Name 5 symptoms of depression 

Hopelessness, excess sleeping, lack of motivation, low energy, sadness, lack of interest in normal activities, loss or gain of appetite, lack of concentration, suicide ideation, etc. 

500
What is the best way to deal with mental health if you are struggling?

Talking about it and having a strong support group