Anxiety And Teen Depression Flashcards
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What are some symptoms of anxiety?
- feeling fear or dread
- perspiration
- trembling
- restlessness
- muscle tension
- rapid heart rate
- light headed ness and shortness of breath
What is anxiety
The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen. Can sometimes have positive results
What are some strategies for coping with anxiety
- redirecting your energy
- do relaxation techniques
What is depression ?
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness and sadness.
What is depression?
Stronger than the occasional sad mood and is not easy to manage
What are the two types of depression ?
Reactive depression and major depression
What is reactive depression?
A response to a stressful event like a death of a friend. It usually goes away .
What is major depression
Depression that requires treatment and may be the result of a chemical imbalance in the brain or a genetic tendency.
What are some symptoms of teen depression
Irritable or restless mood Withdrawal from friends and activities Change in appetite or weight Feeling of guilt or worthless A sense of hopelessness
How can someone get help for anxiety and depression ?
Talk with supporting people
Get more physical activities
Volunteering
What is alienation
Feeling isolated and separated from everyone else
What are 3 suicide risk factors
A history a physical or sexual abuse
A history of previous suicide attempts
A family history of emotional disorders or suicide
What are seven warning signs of suicide
Prolonged sadness for no specific reason Frequent outbursts of anger Overwhelming fear Anxiety Anger at world Unexplained change in sleeping or eating habits Social withdrawal
What is a psychiatrist
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental disorders and can prescribe medications
What is a neurologist ?
A physician who specializes in organic disorders of the brain and nervous system
What is a clinical psychologist
A professional who diagnoses and treats emotional and behavioral disorder by means if counseling and cannot prescribe medications
What is a counselor
A professional who works to help people with personal and educational matters
What is a psychiatric social worker ?
A professional who provides guidance and treatment or clients with emotional problems usually in the setting of a mental health clinic or family service agency
What is a school psychologist
A professional who specializes in the assessment of learning emotional and behavorial problems of school children
Ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional
Psychotherapy
Behavorial therapy
Treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements
Designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome self defeating or self destructible
Cognitive therapy
Treating a group of people who have similar problems and meet regularly with a trained counselor
Group therapy
The use of certain medications to treat and reduce symptoms of mental disorders
Biomedical therapy
