Symptoms
A symptom of depression is ____.
TRUE OR FALSE: All positive coping skills give the same result!
FALSE! Coping skills work differently for everyone, and sometimes that means one might work for you but not for someone else. That is why it is so important to try many different skills, and try them more than once :)
What is a secondary emotion?
It is a complex emotional reaction that arises in response to a primary emotion. It's the reaction to how we feel about our initial feeling, often influenced by our thoughts/beliefs/experiences. I.e., getting angry at someone for making you sad.
TRUE OR FALSE! Talking to a friend is just 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 is bigger than it's brain.
TRUE!
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobbies or activities.
LACK OF INTEREST or ANHEDONIA
DAILY DOUBLE! What are 3 artistic coping skills?
Art, music, writing, dance, poetry, 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?
Offer social connection (games, going out somewhere, watching a movie), 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 warning signs/symptoms that show you are not doing well?
Isolation, negative coping, increased sleep, mood swings
What are 3 coping skills you can use when you are in public?
Grounding, deep breathing, PMR, journaling, hand fidget, etc.
What are four things that trigger your anxiety?
Answers vary.
What are 4 negative results of prolonged stress?
Changes in sleep, strained relationships, decreased mood, appetite changes.
Moana has 2 animals for sidekicks. What types of animals are they? DAILY DOUBLE! What are their names?
Heihei the rooster, and Pua the pig
List 3 negative results of isolating
Damages relationships, increased depression/loneliness, self-harm, risk of higher substance use, lack of support, reduced immune function, higher rates of suicide, impaired executive functioning, poor sleep quality.
Coping skills that use your 5 senses are called?
GROUNDING TECHNIQUES!
What are 4 emotions that you want to feel more of and 3 ways to start feeling those emotions?
Answers vary.
Give 2 examples of non-verbal communication of emotions?
Answers vary. Body language, facial expression, sign language, eye contact, body movement, space, etc.
What is the national animal of Scotland?
What are 2 possible signs that I am experiencing a relapse?
Dishonesty with people in your life/therapist, isolating, engaging in maladaptive behaviors, skipping meals, drinking, etc.
Joyful movement! Yoga, walks, stretching, swimming, sports, etc.
What neurotransmitter/hormone is activated during the fight or flight response?
Adrenaline AKA Epinephrine. It makes your heart beat fast, lungs breathe more efficiently. It causes blood vessels to send more blood to the brain and muscles, increased BP, etc. It allows you body to react more quickly to a threat, but is also very tiring when it ends.
What are 3 ways to cut down on mental health stigma?
Answers vary!
What is the official name for the "#" symbol?
What is "octothorpe"