Name that disorder
This mood disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in most activities.
What is depression
This kind of therapy involves talking to a trained professional about your thoughts and feelings.
What is talk therapy.
This physical activity releases endorphins and improves mood.
What is exercise?
Taking slow, deep breaths is a simple way to do this when you're feeling anxious.
What is deep breathing
This U.S. month is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health.
What is May
This anxiety disorder causes sudden episodes of intense fear that trigger physical reactions like a racing heart or shortness of breath, often without real danger.
What is panic disorder? (will accept panic/anxiety attack)
This common type of therapy helps people identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This daily habit, involving getting at least 7-8 hours, is crucial for mental and physical health.
what is sleep?
Going for a walk, drawing, or listening to music are examples of this kind of healthy response to stress.
What is self-care activities
This common issue can worsen mental health symptoms and even mimic those of psychiatric conditions like anxiety or depression.
What is sleep deprivation?
People with this disorder may experience alternating periods of extreme highs (mania) and deep lows
What is bipolar disorder?
Instead of meeting one-on-one, this kind of therapy brings people with similar issues together to talk and support each other.
What is group therapy
This type of self-care involves treating yourself kindly, without judgment or harsh criticism.
What is self-compassion?
Writing down your thoughts and feelings in a notebook is called this.
What is journaling?
This feel-good chemical in your brain is often linked to happiness and is boosted by exercise.
What is serotonin?
(Also acceptable: What is dopamine?)
This disorder, often diagnosed in childhood, involves difficulty paying attention, excessive activity, and impulsiveness.
What is ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)?
This therapy type uses mindfulness and acceptance strategies and is especially effective for treating borderline personality disorder.
What is DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
This practice means saying “no” when you need to, to protect your energy and well-being.
What is "setting boundaries"
This coping skill involves focusing your attention on the present moment, often using your senses or breathing.
What is mindfulness?
This ancient practice, often used to reduce stress and improve focus, has been shown in studies to actually change brain structure.
What is meditation
Characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, this disorder can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
What is PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
In this therapy, you learn to calm your mind and focus on the present, often by practicing breathing or meditation.
What is mindfulness therapy?
This self-care strategy encourages you to break big tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
what is time management.
When you're overwhelmed, this technique helps you name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.
What is grounding?
(Or: What is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique?
The brain uses about this percentage of the body's total energy, even when you're resting.