Depression
What is 1 symptom of depression?
Depressed mood, loss of interest in most activiies, changes in appetite, changes in sleep, observable changes in movement, decreased energy/fatigue, feelings of guilt/ worthlessness, difficulty concentrating/ making decisions, and recurrent thoughts of death/ suicide
What is 1 small step you take towards 1 of your goals this weekend?
EX: Ask a friend to hang out, research what the weather will be like this weekend.
What does STOP stand for?
Stop
Take a step back
Observe
Proceed mindfully
What does BA stand for?
Behavioral Activation!!!
Your brain is not fully formed until age ______.
25 years old!
How long must you have 5 or more symptoms to be considered clinically in a depressive episode?
5 or more symptoms must be present nearly every day for at least 2 weeks.
What is 1 goal you have for Friday?
EX: Cook a balanced meal
EX: splash face with cold water, jumping jacks, engage in boxed breathing, follow along with a progressive muscle relaxation video
What are the 3 categories of BAs we want to engage in?
Enjoyable, routine, and valued activities
True or False: The storage in your brain is virtually unlimited.
TRUE!!!
True or False: Depression is almost 2x as common in females as in males after the onset of puberty.
True! This could be because women have a greater tendency to ruminate.
What is 1 goal you have for Saturday?
EX: fly a kite
How can you IMPROVE the moment?
Imagery, Meaning, Prayer, Relaxing actions, One thing at a time, brief Vacation, Encouragement and rethink the situation
What are the 3 components of the CBT triangle?
Thoughts, Emotions, and Behaviors
True or False: People, in general, only use about 10% of their brain.
False! You actually use all of it. (Yes, even when you are sleeping.) Neurologists confirm that your brain is always active.
Name a co-occurring condition with depression.
Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety), PTSD, personality disorders, and substance use disorders
What is 1 goal you have for Sunday?
What does being willful mean?
Willfulness is about digging your heels in and refusing to accept reality. It includes being close-minded and unwilling to change.
What is an example of a valued BA?
EX: Spending quality time with family, teaching your child how to fish, attending a spiritual/ religious service, attending a recovery meeting
The human brain can generate about ___ watts of power.
The human brain can generate about 23 watts of power (enough to power a lightbulb).
What causes depression?
Nature and Nurture!
- Stressors, genetics, and environmental factors
What can you do if you do not accomplish 1 of your goals this weekend?
Adjust your goal to be more realistic, change the time-bound part to establish a new due date, ask for help completing your goal from a support.
What does willingness look like?
Willingness refers to recognizing the reality of the situation and being an effective problem solver. It includes being open minded and willing to cope with life.
What does rumination mean?
Rumination is passively and repetitively focusing on one's symptoms of distress and the circumstances surrounding these symptoms.
What is the fattiest organ in the body?
Sixty percent of the human brain is made of fat. Not only does that make it the fattiest organ in the human body, but these fatty acids are crucial for your brain’s performance.