3.3
Identifying Moods

Can you pick the face that best describes your mood? We all experience a range of moods throughout the day. Some moods may be more common for you than others.

If you are more likely to feel irritable, restless, or have racing thoughts/heartrate - these can be signs of anxiety.

If you are more likely to lack interest in doing things, be around people, feel weepy, or sad - these can be signs of depression.

Often these two types of moods can occur at the same time. Each mood has its own root cause and can require a different response.

Let's take a brief look at anxiety.