Anxiety Disorder
What are signs and symptoms of anxiety?
1. Restlessness
2. Sense of impending doom or panic
3. Nervousness
4. Increased heart rate
5. Difficulty breathing or breathing rapidly
6. Inability to concentrate
7. Shaking or trembling
8. Numbness or tingling in hands and feet
True or false: People with depression always look upset.
False!
Some people are very good at hiding their emotions for many different reasons. Just because someone acts fine, doesn’t mean they are fine. Check in on your friends!
What is PTSD?
Post traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition that a person will have after having a traumatic experience
Examples can be natural disasters, violence, and more.
What types of professionals can help someone with an eating disorder?
Dietician, doctors, therapists!
What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is shifts in mood that go from very energized and happy behavior to very depressed behaviors. This can affect a person's day to day life.
Source: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder
True or False:
You can stop taking anxiety medication at any time
FALSE! Consult your doctor before stopping an anxiety medication to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
What should you do if you or a person you know has thoughts of harming themselves?
Immediately contact someone for help.
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Text or call 988
- Talk to a therapist or a teacher at school, or a parent at home
- Remember, asking for help for yourself or others is a sign of strength, not weakness!
Source: https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/prevention/mental-health/links.html
What are coping mechanisms for managing PTSD?
1. Spend time with friends and family who are supportive
2. Follow a daily routine
3. Exercise, join clubs at school, get involved!
4. Go to therapy if necessary
Source: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/coping-with-traumatic-events
What are signs that you or someone you know may have an eating disorder?
2. Eat a very limited diet
3. Looking in the mirror often judging your appearance
4. Eating in secret
5. Eating very large portions of food often
True or false:
Bipolar disorder is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain
True!
What are medical treatments for anxiety?
1. Cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT): helps recognize triggering patterns and behaviors and help avoid them in the future
2. Psychotherapy: license therapist helps guide you through your problems and listens to your concerns
3. Medications (ex: lorazepam)
Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9536-anxiety-disorders#management-and-treatment
1. Which of these can be a sign of depression?
1. Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
2. Feeling worthless or hopeless
3. Losing interest in things you love
4. Easily get angry or frustrated
5. All of the above
5. All of the above!
Other signs and symptoms of depression are distancing yourself from friends and family, feeling sad or anxious, or feeling of harming yourself. If you ever feel like harming yourself, please talk to someone right away.
Source: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/teen-depression
True or false:
Everyone responds the same way to trauma
FALSE! Every person responds to trauma differently and that's okay. Find ways to manage your stress and what works best for you.
True or false:
People with eating disorders can fully recover from them.
True!
With motivation and help if needed, anyone can get over their eating disorders and become a healthier version of themselves!
What are signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Biggest symptom is a manic episode that lasts longer than 1 week.
- Depressive episodes can cause symptoms of tiredness, sadness, and hopelessness, where manic episodes can cause excessive happiness, restlessness, and even psychosis
Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9294-bipolar-disorder
What is the goal of coping with anxiety?
1. Never feel anxious again
2. Learn to manage and understand your anxiety
3. Ignore it and hope it gets better
4. None of the above
1. Learn to manage and understand anxiety!
What are some coping mechanisms that can be used to help treat depression?
1. Talk to yourself nicely! Write positive notes on your mirror to see when you look at yourself, tell yourself you are beautiful and smart. Everyone is amazing in their own way!
2. Practice self care
3. Ask for help if needed - asking for help is a strength not a weakness!
4. Get plenty of sleep, eat healthy, and practice physical activity
5. Join clubs at school and socialize with others
What are signs and symptoms of PTSD?
1. Flashbacks
2. Nightmares
3. Avoiding people, places, or things that trigger memories of previous trauma
4. Negative mood
5. Anger
6. Irritability
What social factors can cause an eating disorder?
- Cultures
- "Society standards" to look a certain way
Remember that no matter what you look like, everyone is beautiful in their own way.
What type of doctor specializes in helping people with bipolar disorder?
Psychiatrist
What are ways to help with self care and at home treatment of anxiety?
1. Breathing exercises (4 seconds breathe in, 4 seconds breathe out)
2. Support groups at school and online
3. Listen to calming music
4. Find hobbies you enjoy to do (ex: sports, crafts)
5. Reduce caffeine intake
6. Avoid smoking, vaping, and alcohol
Which brain chemical is often linked to depression?
1. Dopamine
2. Cortisol
3. Serotonin
4. Oxytocin
Serotonin! This is the hormone that helps regulate behavior, depression, and more.
True or false:
PTSD affects your mind and your body
True!
PTSD can cause reactions to the body such as headaches
What are the 3 most common types of eating disorders called?
1. Anorexia nervosa
2. Binge eating disorder
3. Bulimia nervosa
What are easy changes that can be made in life to help manage bipolar disorder?
- Stick to the treatment options given to you by medical professionals
- Take medications as you're supposed to and do not stop suddenly
- Find hobbies you enjoy
- Surround yourself with positive people
- Journal your moods!