Mood Swings
True or False:
Mood Swings are always a reason for concern.
False
Occasional mood changes are normal. If frequent, severe, or disruptive, mood swings may signal an underlying medical, hormonal, or mental health issue.
True or False:
Emotions and Moods are the same thing.
False
Emotions are brief, intense reactions to specific events, while moods are longer-lasting, generalized states that influence overall outlook and behavior
True or False:
Moods and Emotions interact.
True
Moods can modulate emotional responses, lowering the threshold for certain emotions. For instance, being in an irritable mood may make you more prone to anger in situations that would otherwise not provoke it. Conversely, repeated emotional experiences can cumulatively affect your mood, creating a feedback loop between short-term reactions and long-term emotional states
Name a lifestyle factor that can impact mood swings.
Regular sleep, balanced nutrition, and physical activity support emotional stability.
Jim Henson is the creator of what beloved cast of characters?
The Muppets
True or False:
Mood shifts can last days.
True
They may last for hours or even days.
True or False:
Moods last longer than emotions and are more stable.
True
Emotions are short-lived, typically lasting seconds to minutes, triggered by specific events, such as feeling joy after receiving a compliment or frustration in traffic. Moods, on the other hand, can persist for hours, days, or even longer, shaping your general disposition and influencing how you respond to situations throughout the day.
True or False:
Stress decreases cortisol levels.
False
Chronic or acute stress increases cortisol, which can disrupt serotonin and worsen mood instability
Which strategy for mood swing management involves using a journal or diary?
Identifying Triggers
What occasion corresponds with the longest day of the year?
The Summer Solstice
True or False:
Mood Swings always have an obvious trigger.
False:
Mood swings are sudden, often intense shifts in emotional state that can range from elation to sadness, anger, or anxiety, sometimes without an obvious trigger.
True or False:
Moods involve rapid activation of brain regions such as the amygdala and hypothalamus, producing immediate bodily responses.
False
Moods are maintained by broader neural circuits and are less associated with distinct facial expressions or immediate physiological changes.
Name one of the neurotransmitters involved in regulating mood.
serotonin and dopamine
What is one reason mood swings happen that needs to be checked for first?
If hormonal or medical causes are suspected, work with a medical doctor for targeted treatment.
Who is considered the “Father of Relativity?”
Albert Einstein
True or False:
Mood Swings are just short term emotions.
False
Mood swings differ from short-lived emotions (like reacting to bad news) because they can feel disproportionate to the situation and may last for hours or even days.
Are emotions or moods more pervasive and providing a background emotional state that colors perception and behavior over time.
Moods
Name 2 mental health disorders were mood swings are characteristic.
Bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, ADHD, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.
Name one sign that you should be professionally evaluated for mood swings.
Occur frequently or without clear triggers
Lasts for hours or days
Disrupt work, relationships, or daily life
They are accompanied by other symptoms like suicidal thoughts or severe anxiety
What is the only planet in our solar system to rotate clockwise on its axis?
Venus
Mood swings are sudden, often intense shifts in emotional state that can range from elation to sadness, anger, or anxiety, sometimes without an obvious trigger.
Name a difference between emotions and moods that was discussed in the presentation.
Duration
Trigger and Specificity
Intensity and Awareness
Physiological and Neural Basis
Influence on Behavior
Name 2 things discussed in the presentation that can cause mood swings.
Hormonal Changes
Neurochemical Imbalances
Life Stages
Stress
Sleep Deprivation
Medical Conditions
Substances
Mental Health Disorders
Name 2 strategies that help with managing mood swings.
Healthy Lifestyle
Identifying Triggers
Stress Management
Therapy
What is the name for the plastic or metal tube found on the ends of shoelaces?
Aglet