Types of Mood Disorders
This mood disorder involves extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
What is Bipolar Disorder
A common symptom of depression involving feeling tired all the time
What is fatigue or low energy
Stressful life events such as trauma or loss may trigger this
What are mood disorders or depression
Talking with a licensed counselor or psychologist is called this
What is therapy
True or False: Mood disorders are a sign of weakness
What is false
This disorder causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest
What is Major Depressive Disorder
People with bipolar disorder may experience this during manic episodes
What is risky or impulsive behavior
Chemical messengers in the brain linked to mood are called these
What are neurotransmitters
Doctors may prescribe these to help balance mood symptoms
What is medication
True or False: Depression can affect people of all ages
What is true
This disorder includes long-term mild depression lasting two years or more
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Sleeping too much or too little can be a warning sign of this condition
What is depression
Lack of sleep, substance abuse, and chronic stress are examples of these
What are risk factors
This type of therapy helps people change unhealthy thinking patterns
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)
Fact or Myth: Treatment can help people manage mood disorders successfully
What is fact