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Research has confirmed that just 30 minutes of this activity can benefit the mood and lessen anxiety
What is exercise?
Trouble focusing, low energy, and hopelessness are all common symptoms of this condition
What is depression?
These are invisible lines that define what behaviors are acceptable and those that are off limits for an individual
What are boundaries?
Research studies have observed that high levels of social media use in teens has been linked to both anxiety and this commonly co-occurring condition
What is depression?
Most teens need 8 to 10 hours of this per day to stay healthy and perform their best
What is sleep?
This diagnosis is commonly given when feelings of nervousness or anxiousness interfere with job performance, school work or relationships
What is an anxiety disorder?
Along with medication, this is the most common treatment for depression
What is therapy?
It is estimated that 1 out of every 3 teens are at some point involved in one of these relationships
What is abusive or unhealthy?
The brain releases this chemical when we pick up our smartphone or log into social media
What is dopamine?
This is the practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being, energy and needs, in particular during periods of stress
What is self-care?
This is the common name for the physiological stress response which involves hormones telling the body to either forcibly resist or run away from a threatening situation
What is "fight-or-flight"?
Despite research demonstrating a lack of evidence, it is popularly believed that depression is caused by low levels of this neurotransmitter
What is serotonin?
Increases in these chemicals produced by the body during the teenage years are responsible for physical growth, mood swings and intense feelings of attraction
What are hormones?
The act of staying absorbed in one’s phone to the detriment of their well-being and mental health is commonly known as this
What is doom-scrolling?
This ancient reflective practice has been clinically proven to change the structure and function of the brain while reducing anxiety, depression and stress
What is meditation?
When you have a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation
What is a phobia?
This practice of bringing your attention to the present moment instead of getting caught up in regret and anxiety is a popular tool for managing depression symptoms
What is mindfulness?
This communication strategy focuses on communicating an individual’s feelings while generally avoiding the word “you”
What are “I-statements”?
Heavy users of social media who stop using it abruptly may experience this condition, marked by anxiety, depression, anger
What is withdrawal?
Self-care is often confused with this negative trait
What is selfishness?
While anxiety is often linked with environmental and social stress, research shows that these factors also contribute to developing an anxiety disorder
What are genetic factors?
The national suicide hotline was given this new, easy-to-remember three-digit phone number in 2020 as part of federal legislation
What is 988?
This form of psychological abuse occurs when a person or a group causes someone to question their own sanity, memories or perceptions of reality
What is "gaslighting"?
This internal biological clock that regulates sleep may be disrupted by screen time at night
What is circadian rhythm?
Feeling empty and mentally exhausted, without motivation, and beyond caring is commonly referred to as this
What is "burnout"?