Emotional Health and Building Healthy Relationships-
Grief, Loss, Depression, and Suicide (Solutions)
Which symptoms or warning signs are common among individuals who may be
experiencing depression? Check all that apply.
-the desire to hurt themselves
-the desire to socialize with other people
-sleeping more than usual
-feelings of hopelessness and anxiety
-increased concentration on tasks
✓ - -the desire to hurt themselves
-sleeping more than usual
-feelings of hopelessness and anxiety
Shortly after Hila's grandfather passed away, her parents started to notice some
changes in her behavior. Hila finds excuses to avoid breakfast and family dinners.
When her parents recently checked her school lunch account, they learned that she has
not been purchasing any food. Additionally, they noticed that Hila's sleep patterns have
changed. She takes naps after school, and if they do not wake her, she sleeps until the
next morning.
Which type of health is being affected by Hila's grief?
-her physical and social health
-her social and mental health
-her physical health only
-her mental health only
✓ - -her physical and social health
Use the drop-down menus to choose the word or phrase that best completes each
sentence about the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide.
-____________________increase(s) the risk for being suicidal.
-Talking about feelings of ______________ and having no reason to live is a warning
sign of suicide.
-People who begin ____________for no reason may be considering suicide
.✓ - -depressive thoughts
-hopeless
-giving away prized possessions
Use the drop-down menus to choose the word or phrase that best completes each
sentence about the warning signs and risk factors associated with suicide.
-______________increase(s) the risk for being suicidal.
-Talking about feelings of ___________ is a warning sign of suicide.
-People who begin ____________ for no reason may be considering suicide.
, ✓ - -Depressive thought
-hopelessness
-giving away prized possessions
Zoe attends school and enjoys hanging out with friends. Recently she found out that her
cousin died. What positive external strategy could Zoe use to cope with this loss?
-writing her thoughts in a journal
-maintaining her personal routine
-talking with close family and friends
-being patient and allowing herself to grie
✓ - -talking with close family and friends
Micah has identified suicidal warning signs in his friend Donte and is concerned about
what Donte may do in the near future. What is the best action for Micah to take?
-talking to Donte about his feelings
-giving Donte a journal to record his thoughts
-notifying a school counselor immediately
-asking a mutual friend for help
✓ - -notifying a school counselor immediately
Which warning signs can be used to identify a suicidal person? Check all that apply.
-use of illegal drugs
-increased use of alcohol
-change in social behaviors
-evidence of a mental health disorder
-reckless behavior
✓ - -increased use of alcohol
-change in social behaviors
-reckless behavior
Use the drop-down menus to complete each statement about treatment for depression.
-If an individual works with a therapist to determine an effective way to control
depressive thoughts, the individual is ____________.
-Examples of __________ used to cope with depression are antidepressants that
control mood.
-____________ are meetings at which people share their struggles with depression with
one another.
✓ - -receiving counseling.
-medications
-Support groups
Which list explains the grieving process according to the Kübler-Ross model?
-denial, anger, depression, bargaining, acceptance
-denial, depression, anger, bargaining, acceptance
-denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
-denial, depression, bargaining, anger, acceptance