True of False
Depression is a bad mood or state of mind.
False. Everyone feels blue from time to time, but when feelings of sadness, hopelessness and even thoughts of death cloud your daily life, it's not the blues -- it's clinical depression.
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (a sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and prolonged sadness)
Bi-Polar Disorder
True or False: Coping Skill is something you have to learn.
False
True or False: All stress is out of your control
False
Which of these comedians deal with Clinical Depression? a)Chris Rock b)Jim Carrey c)Seth Rogan d)Ellen Degeneres
Both Jim Carrey and Ellen Degeneres
Mental Illness effects 1 in 4 Americans.
Truth. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 26.2 percent of American adults will have a psychiatric disorder that is severe enough to be diagnosed.
Name 3 symptoms of Depression
feelings of despair and hopelessness feeling detached from life and those around you continued fatigue or loss of energy feelings of sadness – crying for no apparent reason inability to concentrate or make decisions thoughts of suicide changes in eating or sleeping patterns persistent or recurring headaches or frequent gastrointestinal upsets Losing interest in activities that are enjoyed
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ______.
What is exercise
True or False: Playing Sudoku, solitaire or other games are things you can do to relieve stress
True
What mental illness do musical artists Ozzy Osbourne, DMX, and Axl Rose deal with?
What is Bipolar disorder
Mental illnesses, just like physical illnesses such as diabetes, can be mild, moderate or severe
Truth. A study conducted by the World Health Organization, the World Bank and Harvard University found that the impact of mental illness on countries such as the United States is worse than the burden of cancer.
This disorder is characterized by depression and anxiety as well as flashbacks. It is common among victims of crimes and people in the military.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper.
What is journaling
Name one of the changes the body goes through during Fight or Flight.
Heart rate increases Blood Thickens Senses Sharpens Heavier Breathing Adrenaline Kicks In
Which Pirates of the Caribbean star deals with anxiety? a) Orlando Bloom b)Johnny Depp c) Keira Knightley
Who is Johnny Depp
The age group most likely to die from suicide is 15-19.
False. While suicide was ranked the third-leading cause of death of adolescents and adults ages 15 to 24 in 2006, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 14.2 percent of adults 65 or older died by suicide that year. Compared that to the percentages for other age groups: 1.3 per 100,000 children; 8.2 per 100,000 teens; 12.5 adults ages 20 to 24; and the national average of 10.9 per 100,000. This places adults ages 65 and older as the group most likely to die from suicide.
What event is this describing?..." sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack" What Event does this describe?
Panic Attack/ Anxiety attack
Name a benefit of having coping skills.
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, better mood, improve self-esteem, etc.
Name 2 positive stressors.
Meeting or engaging in a challenge Coming in first place in a race. Getting a promotion at your job. Love, marriage, or childbirth. Riding a roller coaster. The holidays. Engaging in exercise, especially weight training.
Which of the following authors has dealt with clinical depression in their life? a) J.K Rowling (Harry Potter) b)Stephenie Meyer (Twilight) c) Suzanne Collins (Hunger Games)
Who is J.K Rowling
Only Women have eating disorders.
While women are more likely than men to develop an eating disorder, men also experience the debilitating disease. It's estimated that about 10 million American women are living with an eating disorder, compared to roughly 1 million men. Men are also more likely to develop a binge-eating disorder than a restrictive type such as anorexia.
Name 3 signs that a person could be suicidal
direct suicide threats such as “I want to die,” or indirect threats such as “You would be better off without me”/ personality changes or withdrawn behavior/ hoarding medication/ giving away prized possessions/ lack of interest in future plans/ isolation from friends and colleagues/ depression/
Name two of your own coping skills
True of False Stress Can Save Your Life
True
Which type of anxiety disorder is Howie Mandel diagnosed with?
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)