1. Chapter 5 Anxiety and Depression

2. What is Anxiety? The condition of feeling ______________about what may happen or things that you cannot control; an unpleasant state of inner turmoil Can be _____________ Severe anxiety may lead to a ______attack Symptoms Feelings of fear or dread Constant worry or uneasiness Mind may race with worry Perspiration, trembling, restlessness or muscle tension Rapid heart rate, lightheadedness or shortness of breath __________________________(GAD)= medical condition, diagnosed Someone you know with anxiety: Ms. Sontag

3. What is anxiety?

5. Coping with Anxiety What are some strategies for coping with anxiety? What helps me, besides taking prescribed medication for anxiety– living ODAAT (___________________) Knowing that anxiety is common doesn’t make it easier to deal with, but you should be able to talk about it with __________________

6. What is depression? Prolonged feeling ________________________________ We ALL are sad some of the time; depression is different ______________________= medical condition, diagnosed Many times has ______ cause or trigger. Depression is NOT something you can just “_____________” --- this is a very uneducated and ignorant statement. Would you tell someone to just snap out of cancer?? It’s the SAME thing. Physical or Mental Illness, it’s still an _____________ Someone you know with depression: actor Robin Williams

7. What is depression? Symptoms Persistent sad mood, feelings of ______________________ Loss of ___________, not enjoying things you used to enjoy Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, feelings of worthlessness Can you tell someone is depressed just by looking at them? (masking)

8. What is depression?

12. Getting Help Talk with supportive people (GOOD friends, family, etc.) Get physical activity- walking/running, sports, dancing, etc. Volunteer- focus on other people’s needs and happiness, and you will feel a sense of happiness yourself Seek professional help- counselors, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists Talk to parents, trusted adults or counselors (how about your favorite teacher that cares about you so much…. Ms. Sontag!!!)