Depression/suicide prevention
Name 2 warning signs of depression
withdrawing from social situations, changes in academic performance, and changes in eating or sleeping habits.
What is a phobia?
An intense fear of a particular object, situation, or activity.
What does PTSD stand for?
Post traumatic disorder
True or False: All stress is bad for you.
False
Jordan has a big test tomorrow and feels nervous but excited to show what they have learned. Is Jordan experiencing eustress or distress?
Eustress
A friend says people would be better off without them. What should you do?
Take them seriously, listen, and get help from a trusted adult or mental health professional. If there is immediate danger, contact emergency services.
How can stress contribute to anxiety?
Ongoing stress can increase worry and feelings of nervousness and can make anxiety harder to manage.
What group do we see suffering the most from PTSD?
Veterans
Why are drugs and alcohol unhealthy ways to cope with stress?
drugs/alcohol are unhealthy ways to cope with stress because they provide only temporary escape while damaging brain chemistry, worsening long-term anxiety, and creating a cycle of addiction and physical harm
Mia has 3 assignments due this week, a big test coming up, and dance practice every night. She feels overwhelmed and cannot concentrate. Give 2 healthy coping skills
Getting adequate sleep, Making a study plan for the next week
What services do we have at school for students who may be struggling with depression?
BAM, WOW, counselors, social workers
Give me an example of 2 phobias
Arachnophobia, Acrophobia, Arithmophobia
Define OCD?
a chronic mental health condition characterized by a cycle of unwanted, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
Give an example of a situation that could cause eustress.
Going to tryout for a new team in a sport you love. It pushes you out of your comfort zone, but the demands feel achievable rather than overwhelming.
Alex has been staying up late worrying ab school. He is now having headaches, feeling tired, and struggling to focus. How is stress affecting his health?
Digestive problems, chronic stress, insomnia, fatigue
Name three coping strategies for depression
Therapy, exercise, meditation, Medication
How long do you have to be experiencing anxiety to be diagnosed with it?
2 weeks
What is the difference between an obsession and a compulsion?
An obsession is an unwanted, recurring thought or urge; a compulsion is a repetitive behavior or mental act performed in response.
Explain the difference between a healthy coping skill and an unhealthy coping skill. Give one example of each.
Healthy coping skills provide longterm solutions whereas unhealthy provide immediate relief that is not actually going to relieve a person
Same gets in a fight w/ his friend and feels stressed ab it. He decides to drink alcohol to cope. Why is this unhealthy?
It is not solving his issues with his friend and is dangerous to his health
What is the suicide hotline number?
988
What do you do to help/support a friend having anxiety?
Stay calm, encourage slow breathing, get them water, talk them through the situation in a calm matter
Give two examples of OCD
When things seem out of order- Not having clothes color coordinated. When you obsessively clean
You have a big test tomorrow and feel extremely stressed. Give 3 steps you could take to manage your stress in a healthy way.
Make a study plan, practice relaxation, and get adequate sleep.
Sam is overwhelmed by school, family, & pressure to get good grades. He has trouble sleeping, feels worried, & doesn't know where to start. What are 2 sideeffects he's experiencing?
insomnia, worry