Understanding and Communicating Depression to Parents

What is the main focus of the video?

• How to ignore depression

• How to diagnose depression

• How to treat depression

• How to communicate with parents about depression

What does the acronym GIVE stand for in DBT's interpersonal effectiveness module?

• Gentle, Interested, Vague, Easy-going

• Gentle, Interested, Validating, Energetic

• Gentle, Intense, Validating, Easy-going

• Gentle, Interested, Validating, Easy-going

Why is it important to be gentle when talking to parents about depression?

• To ensure they understand and respond positively

• To make them feel guilty

• To avoid the conversation

• To make them angry

What is the purpose of acting interested during the conversation?

• To ignore their suggestions

• To argue with them

• To end the conversation quickly

• To show that you are listening and value their input

What does validation help achieve in a conversation with parents?

• It makes them feel wrong

• It confirms their experience is real and understood

• It dismisses their feelings

• It confuses them

Why is it important to remain easy-going during the conversation?

• To avoid any emotional outbursts that could derail the conversation

• To make the conversation boring

• To show disinterest

• To make them feel superior

What should you avoid doing before getting a professional assessment?

• Reading books

• Watching videos

• Self-diagnosing yourself

• Talking to your parents

What is the relationship between anxiety and depression mentioned in the video?

• They are the same thing

• They can occur together and affect each other

• They are completely unrelated

• One always leads to the other

What is the suggested action if you find the video helpful?

• Ignore it

• Share it with others

• Delete it

• Criticize it

What is the benefit of group counseling as mentioned in the video?

• It only helps with anxiety

• It only helps with depression

• It can help with both anxiety and depression

• It is not beneficial