LESSON 2
What is Anxiety?
A mental disorder causing persistent sadness and lack of interest or pleasure in previously rewarding or enjoyable activities.
What is Depression?
An overall opinion of oneself and how that person feels about their abilities and limitations.
What is Self-Esteem?
Unproductive things that we tell ourselves that can result in feeling unworthy or self-harm.
What are Negative Thoughts?
Any activity or hobby that enhances or maintains our overall well-being and mental health.
What is a Coping Skill?
Answers will vary:
Testing
Presentation
Being around other peers
Being called on
I am sad because I failed a test. Am I depressed? Why or Why Not?
No, being disappointed or sad is different than being depressed. Symptoms must be reoccurring for longer that 2 weeks.
Name 2 things that help shape self-confidence.
-people
-abilities
-faith
-positive thoughts
-our own character
Name adults that a student could talk to if they are feeling negative thoughts or thoughts of self-harm.
Parents
Trusted Adult
Counselor
Teacher
Principal
Pastor
Coach
Answers will vary:
Exercising, drawing, listening to music, taking a walk, reading, spending time outside......
These involve the FEAR of certain things that cause people to avoid situations, places, or animals to name a few.
What are Phobias?
Multiple Choice: Which can contribute to depression?
A - Age
B- Genetics
C- Trauma
D-Gender
E- All of the Above
What is E- All of the above
Give me an example of a positive statement that can help boost self-esteem.
Any answer that shows a compliment towards oneself, a positive way to reach a goal, something that they can identify about themselves that makes them happy, etc.
These can be triggers for negative self thoughts or thoughts of self-harm:
A - Depression
B- Low Self Esteem
C- Trauma
D- Being Bullied
E- All of the Above
E- All of the Above
Charades!!!! To earn the points, ACT out your go-to coping skill
Points given for successful acting out of a coping skill
Name 3 symptoms of Anxiety.
-worry/stress
-unable to focus
-changes in sleep patterns or appetite
-heart racing
-nervousness
Name 3 symptoms of depression.
-feelings of sadness that do not get better over time
-sadness during certain times of the year
-stress and worry
-unable to concentrate
-exhaustion
-withdrawing from things that the person once enjoyed.
Multiple Choice: What would you notice in a person with low self-confidence?
A- Minimal Eye Contact
B-Avoidant
C-Quiet, hesitant to join in on conversations
D-All of the Above
D-All of the above
Students should try to change ____________ thoughts by reframing their thinking into more positive thoughts.
NEGATIVE
HOBBIES
This is an anxiety disorder that is caused by experiencing or witnessing a dangerous or terrifying event.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
To diagnose depression, a person must experience symptoms for how many weeks?
What is 2 weeks?
Increases confidence, motivation, and overall personal acceptance.
_________________ SELF-TALK
POSITIVE
We should bring awareness to and see a doctor for mental health just in the same way that we would for __________ health.
PHYSICAL
This technique was practiced in class. It is a grounding exercise where that can be used to help calm breathing, bring awareness to the body and relax tense areas.
BUTTERFLY TAPPING