Definitions
Stress
Depression
Resources
100

The YAM definition of "mental health"...

What is...

 "how you think, feel, and act"

100

The definition of "stress"...

What is...

"Stress is the way your body responds to new situations or change. The stress response is activated to help you perform under pressure, making you alert when you need it."

100

The difference between sadness and depression...

What is...

sadness = temporary emotions

depression = mental illness

100

The number for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline...

What is...

988

(call or text!)

200

The definition of a "dilemma"...

What is...

"a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more options" 

200

ONE example of positive stress...

What is...

first date

making new friends

performance

sports game

interview

deadline

etc.

200

The length of time symptoms need to last for a clinical diagnosis of depression...

What is...

2 weeks

200

A website where you can learn more about mental health...

300

One person you can talk to or go to for help...

Who is...

friend

family member

teacher

coach

counselor

therapist

etc.

300

ONE example of negative stress...

What is...

problems at school

family problems

bullying

death

breakup

abuse

illness

etc.

300

Three symptoms of depression...

What are...

a feeling of hopelessness

low self-esteem

low energy

trouble concentrating

over or under eating

being self-critical

body aches and pains

losing interest in hobbies

feeling that nothing is important

thoughts about not wanting to live anymore

being irritated a lot of the time

sleeping too much or too little

300

A resource you can call or text for support with dating and relationship problems...

What is...

the Love is Respect Hotline

(Call 1-866-331-9474 or text 22522)

400

THREE things you can do to take care of your mental health...

What is...

Breathe

Talk to someone

 Get enough sleep

Make time for hobbies

Set boundaries

Exercise

Eat good food

Spend time with friends

Therapy

Build good habits

Prioritize your needs

Medication

Etc.

400

The definition of a "crisis"...

What is...

"a sudden, usually unexpected, difficult situation or circumstance"

400

The three forms of treatment for depression...

What are...

diagnosis

therapy

medication

400

An app you can use to manage anxiety...

What is...

Insight Timer

Clear Fear

Mindshift

SuperBetter

etc.

500

TWO signs that a friend may need help...

What is...

change in their usual self

prefer to be alone a lot

distancing themselves

frequent mood changes

low self-esteem

unusually sad or irritable

treat people around them badly

get angry or aggressive easily

have problems with school or friends they didn’t before

Etc.

500

Three physical symptoms of stress...

What are...

headaches

stomach pain

aching shoulders and back

racing heart

needing to pee a lot

over or under eating

problems sleeping

etc.

500

People that we can go to when we need help...

Who are...

Parents

Family

Teachers

Coaches

Counselors

Therapists

Etc.

500

A resource that provides free virtual therapy sessions with UT-Austin therapists...

What is...

TCHATT - Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine