The Not So Great Depression
This neurotransmitter is most often linked with mood regulation and depression.
What is serotonin?
Writing down thoughts and feelings to manage emotions is called this.
What is Journaling?
This system of the body is responsible for the “fight or flight” response.
What is the sympathetic nervous system?
This disorder is marked by alternating episodes of mania and depression.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
Adults are recommended to get about this many hours of sleep each night.
What is 6–8 hours?
This form of depression is milder but lasts at least two years.
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder (dysthymia)?
This practice focuses on present-moment awareness without judgment.
What is mindfulness?
Excessive worry lasting at least six months is characteristic of this disorder.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
This disorder often develops after experiencing or witnessing trauma.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Name 3 three core values a healthy relationship is built on.
What are trust, respect, and communication, etc...
Depression symptoms must last this long for a major depressive disorder diagnosis.
What is two weeks?
A DBT skill that helps individuals tolerate distress without making it worse.
What is distress tolerance?
This disorder involves sudden surges of fear and physical symptoms like chest pain.
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What is Panic Disorder?
Repetitive intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are key features of this disorder.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Regular physical activity is recommended for at least this many minutes per week.
What is 120-150 minutes?
This condition is triggered by changes in sunlight during certain times of the year.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
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What is Box breathing (4–4–4 breathing)?
This hormone is released during stress and is known as the “stress hormone.”
What is cortisol?
This neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity.
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
This term describes setting limits with others to protect your well-being.
What are boundaries?
This evidence-based therapy focuses on challenging unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
This relaxation technique involves tightening and then releasing muscle groups.
What is progressive muscle relaxation?
This therapy gradually exposes individuals to feared situations to reduce avoidance.
What is exposure therapy?
This psychotic disorder is associated with hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
What is Schizophrenia?
Long-term unmanaged stress can increase risk of this major physical illness, which is the leading cause of death in the US.
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What is heart disease?