SYMPTOMS
A symptom of depression is a persistently ______ mood
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
What is a name of an antidepressant?
ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CIPRALEX, CELEXA, EFFEXOR, WELLBUTRIN (etc)
What functions abnormally in depression?
NEUROTRANSMITTERS
What is the depression that occurs within the first 12 months after delivery?
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
What is a natural way to get into shape and increase feelings of happiness?
EXERCISE
The symptom of depression in which you want to end your life is know as _____
SUICIDIAL IDEATION
What do antidepressants try to fix?
THEY TRY TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCES IN THE NEUROTRANSMITTERS
What are risk factors of depression?
LOW SELF ESTEEM,GENETICS,EARLY ONSET ANXIETY DISORDER,PAST HISTORY OF DEPRESSION,SUBSTANCE ABUSE,PARENTAL LOSS,STRESSFUL LIFE EVENTS,MARITAL PROBLEMS, LOW SOCIAL SUPPORT
Name 4 symptoms of a Major Depressive Disorder
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, RELATIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST
_________ occurs when you stop liking your favourite hobby/activity
LACK OF INTEREST/PLEASURE(ANHEDONIA)
What else can be used to treat depression in the acute phase?
Cognitive Behavioural therapy
_________ is a neurotransmitter that appears to be involved in the symptoms of depression
SEROTONIN/NOREPINEPHRINE
________ is when you have had a major depressive episode that lasts at least two years
CHRONIC DEPRESSION
2 ways of improving your self esteem
LEARNING A NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, MEDITATION
2 WEEKS
Are antidepressants safe in breastfeeding and pregnancy?
YES
Women are about _________ as likely to suffer from depression than men
TWICE
What type of depression has episodes of extreme sadness as well as times of extreme happiness and energy?
BIPOLAR MOOD DISORDER
_________ is an understated essential component to good mental health.
SLEEP
What condition develops with 2-3 days of delivery and is present in about 50% of women?
Baby Blues
How long before antidepressants start having an effect?
2 to 6 weeks
What is a long term type of depression which has less severe symptoms?
DYSTHYMIA or DYSTHYMIC DISORDER
A ___________ is a highly underestimated powerful tool to help you when you need encouragement, advise, playdates and to combat isolation
MOM TRIBE