Anxiety
Name at least 2 symptoms of anxiety.
excessive worry, nervousness, unease, sweating, increased heart rate, muscle tension, migraines, trouble sleeping, avoidance
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
sad, depressed, unhappy, low
Name 3 symptoms of PTSD
irritability, being on-edge, hyperawareness, self-destructive behavior, flashbacks, nightmares, sever anxiety, uncontrollable thoughts about the event
Where can you go for support when in crisis?
hospital, supportive family/friends, therapist, call/text hotline
Suicide hotline: 988
When does anxiety become a clinical issue?
when the anxiety interferes with your ability to function daily.
If these people have a history of depression, you are at higher risk for depression yourself
family
True or false: all stress is bad.
False. Some stress can be motivating and is a natural reaction your body has to certain events. It can sometimes give us an "extra push". When stress becomes too much to handle, that might be an indication to start making some positive mental health changes
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, distractions, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy, taking a break, positive self-talk
Name 3 positive coping strategies for dealing with anxiety
self-soothing, distraction, opposite action, mindfulness, crisis plan, spending time with family/friends, meeting with a therapist, exercising, and more!
Name 3 positive coping strategies for dealing with anxiety
self-soothing, distraction, opposite action, mindfulness, crisis plan, spending time with family/friends, meeting with a therapist, exercising, and more!
True of False: Only 5% of adults in the United States suffer from PTSD.
False! About 13 million Americans suffer from PTSD.
True or False: People with mental health challenges have to take special tests to get a job or buy a house.
FALSE
True or false: nearly 1/3rd of adults in the United States experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives.
TRUE
How long do depressed symptoms need to persist in order to be considered clinical depression?
At least 2 weeks
Name 2 disorders that we often see with PTSD
anxiety, depression, alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder, disruptive behaviors
What is mental health
your emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
How long do anxiety symptoms have to last for the anxiety to be considered a clinical issue?
At least 2 weeks.
Name 3 signs & symptoms of depression
low mood, excessive overthinking, frustration, hopelessness, worthlessness, irritability, feelings of guilt, anhedonia (lack of pleasure), memory problems, emotional outbursts, substance use, suicidal tendencies, fatigue, body aches, eating/sleep disorders,
True or False: You have to personally experience a 'traumatic' event to suffer from PTSD
False! You can suffer from PTSD from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event
What is one positive characteristic about yourself?
Each group member answer