Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently ______ mood.
SAD or UNHAPPY or LOW
TRUE OR FALSE: All positive coping skills give the same result?
FALSE! Coping skills work differently for everyone, and sometimes that means one that works for Joe might not work for Jane! That is why it is so important to try many different coping skills, and try them more than once! :)
What is a secondary emotion?
THE FEELING THAT IS NOT TYPICALLY EXPRESSED, BUT IS FELT INTERNALLY. I.e., an emotion that is fueled by other emotions
TRUE OR FALSE: Talking to a friend is the same as talking to a therapist
FALSE, a therapist can provide unbiased and clinical-based support! This doesn't mean that you can't talk to your friends as well :)
True or false: an ostrich's eye bigger than its brain
TRUE
LACK OF INTEREST or ANHEDONIA
DAILY DOUBLE: What are 3 artistic coping skills?
ART, MUSIC, WRITING, etc.
This is a secondary emotion that often results from underlying feelings like loss or fear.
ANGER
What are 3 things you can do to help a friend that is struggling?
ANSWERS VARY. I.e., offer social connection (games, going out somewhere, watching tv together), ask them if they want a listening ear or advice, be a shoulder to cry on, remind them of their supports, etc.
What was the first Pixar movie?
Toy Story
What are 3 physical symptoms of anxiety?
FAST HEART RATE, SWEATY, SHAKY, IRRITABLE, RACING THOUGHTS, HEADACHES, DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING, etc.
What are 3 coping skills that you can use when you are in public?
What are four things that trigger your anxiety?
ANSWERS VARY
What are 4 negative results of prolonged stress?
CHANGE IN SLEEP, STRAINED RELATIONSHIPS, DECREASED MOOD, APPETITE CHANGES
Moana has two animals for sidekicks. What types of animals are there? DAILY DOUBE: What are their names?
Heihei the rooster and Pua the pig
List 3 negative results of isolation
Answers may vary. Can include: depression, poor sleep quality, impaired executive function, accelerated cognitive decline, reduced immune function, increased anxiety, risk of substance use, higher rates of suicide, etc.
Coping skills that use your 5 senses are called?
GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
What are four emotions that you want to feel more of and three ways to start feeling these emotions?
ANSWERS VARY
Give 2 examples of non-verbal communication.
ANSWERS WILL VARY. I.e., body language, facial expression, sign language, eye contact, body movement, space, etc.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
What is the "unicorn."
What are 2 possible signs that I am experiencing a relapse?
ANSWERS VARY. I.e., skipping meals, body checking, dishonesty with people in your life or therapist, etc.
This coping skill is a natural way to release endorphins
What neurotransmitter/hormone is activated during the first or flight response?
ADRENALINE aka Epinephrine. It makes your heart beat faster and your lungs breathe more efficiently. It causes the blood vessels to send more blood to the brain and muscles, increases BP, etc. It allows your body to react more quickly to a threat, but is also very tiring when it ends.
What are three ways to cut down on mental health stigma?
ANSWERS VARY
What is the official name for the # symbol?