coping skills
famous people with depression
nursing topics
facts about depression and anxiety
symptoms of mental illness
100

slime is an example of what type of sensory activity?

touch/tactile

100

This actor died by suicide, after a long career as a comedian. Many never knew. He was in the movie Jumanji.

Robin Williams

100

what does vitamin K do for your body?

aids in the blood clotting factor

100

true or false: your depression or anxiety will never go away.

false (with the correct treatments)

100

what does anhedonia mean?

lack of enjoyment in activities you used to enjoy

200

this coping technique involves bringing you back to the "here and now".

grounding/mindfulness

200

This actor is married to Blake Lively. He produced the movie Deadpool.  He suffers from anxiety. 

Ryan Reynolds

200

when we exercise, our bodies release ______ which help to lift our mood.

endorphins

200

what are some negative impacts of using marijuana?

lack of motivation, increased appetite leading to weight gain, drug induced psychosis, illegal(legal charges), etc.

200

This symptom of anxiety has the patient shaking with racing thoughts, sweaty palms, and a fast heart rate. 

Panic attack

300

what is the coping skill that involves being fully aware of your mind, body, environment, and emotions?

mindfulness

300

who is the pop singer who recently became an advocate for mental health, after they struggled with their own mental illness. They sing the song  "Dancing with the devil".

Demi Lovato

300

antidepressant medications mimic the shape of serotonin, and sit on top of _______ to keep the serotonin active in the brain.

receptors

300

what percentage of people diagnosed with depression are treated effectively and return to their usual daily lives?

80-90%

300

This symptom can particularly negatively impact your relationships and social life.

isolation/withdrawal

400

What is proprioception?

BONUS 100 points: what is a proprioception activity that you can do to organize and calm your body?

it tells you where your body is in space, proprioception activities involve deep pressure.

bonus:weighted blanket, any heavy work activity, chair push ups

400

This female comedian had her sitcom cancelled when she came out as being homosexual on TV. She loves to dance. 

Ellen DeGeneres

400

________ transmits signals from one part of your brain to another.

neorotransmitters

400

how long does it take the average American to seek help for depression or anxiety?

10 years

400

sometimes people lean on a negative coping skill to help their depression such as drugs and alcohol, which can lead to_______

substance use disorder/addiction

500

What type of coping skills improve communication or build healthy relationships?

interpersonal effectiveness skills (DEAR MAN, GIVE, THINK, I statements)

500

This buff man suffers from depression. He started in the celebrity world as a WWE wrestler. He is now focused on his acting career.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

500

what 3 chemicals are involved with depression?

norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine

500
Why does it take so long for antidepressant meds to start working?

your body needs to build a tolerance to balance the chemicals. 

500

name 2 diagnoses under the category of "anxiety"

OCD, GAD, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, etc.