Coping Skills
An activity where you can see different things in nature, architecture, and engage your senses
Taking a Walk (Mindful Walk)
A symptom of depression is this type of mood
Depressed / Sad / Dysphoric
A medical doctor that specializes in treating mental and emotional disorders
A psychiatrist
The gender that is more likely to be diagnosed with depression
Women
Name 2 major life events that may lead to depression
Death of a loved one / major loss or change / chronic stress / substance use / abuse, etc.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness
Exercise / Physical Activity
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby or activity
Lack of interest / Low motivation
A term given by mental health professionals that describes what you are experiencing
Diagnosis
The number one mental health disorder in the United States
Anxiety
If these people have a history of depression, you are at a higher risk for depression
Family members
2 ways to improve self-esteem
Learning a new skill / new interests / writing / positive self-talk
When someone does not want to be around others and does not engage in social or regular activities
Isolating / isolation
Societal prejudice that can prevent people from speaking up or seeking help
Stigma
The percentage of adults living in the United States who have a diagnosable mental health disorder
1/4 (25%) or 1/5 (20%)
A primary, chronic disease of motivation, brain reward, and memory
Addiction
An exercise where you use your lungs and diaphragm to relax
Deep breathing / diaphragmatic breathing
An abnormal physical or psychological feature that follows the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the possibility of producing a dependence
Withdrawal symptom
Striking a balance in all aspects of your life: social, physical, spiritual, economic and mental
Mental Health / Wellness
The percentage of adults in the United States who have an addiction (reported)
1/10 (10%)
Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression
Norepinephrine / serotonin / dopamine
3 benefits of having good coping skills
Ability to decrease symptoms / better emotion management / improved mood / improved self-esteem
The rituals, behaviors, and norms you follow around sleep
Sleep hygiene
A type of treatment where you meet with someone and discuss current stressors, coping skills, and other things.
Therapy
The leading cause of disability worldwide
Depression
A term/diagnosis used in place of “manic depression” to describe when someone’s mood cycles between extremes
Bipolar Disorder