Symptoms
Genetic Factors
Biological Factors
Environmental Factors
Statistics
100
severe despondency and dejection, typically felt over a period of time and accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy
What is depression?
100
the result of changes, or mutations, in an individual's DNA
What is a genetic disorder?
100
these are key chemical messengers in the brain which, when abnormal, can cause depression
What are neurotransmitters?
100
Stroke, Hypertension, Atrial fibrillation, Diabetes, Cancer, Dementia, Chronic pain are examples of...
What are physical conditions?
100
The number of patients diagnosed with depression increases by approximately __% per year.
What is twenty?
200
depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities for more than two weeks
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
200
Cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, and huntington’s disease are examples of diseases caused by...
What is a single defective gene?
200
estrogen and progesterone
What are reproductive hormones?
200
Alcohol and/or drug abuse, Certain medicines or combinations of medicines, Excessive working, Poor diet, Lack of exercise, Poor sleep habits/patterns, Lack of leisure time or fun and recreational activities, Living alone or social isolation
What are lifestyle factors?
200
Over ___ of the people that have symptoms of clinical depression are not receiving any specific treatment for their depression.
What is 80%
300
Patient is experiencing thoughts of death or suicide, or has a suicide plan
What is Suicidality?
300
depression can be influenced by
What are genetic changes?
300
Serotonin, Acetyl-choline, and Catecholamines are examples of...
What is a neurotransmitter?
300
most common lifestyle factor that affects depression...
What is substance abuse?
300
In general, members of minority groups also tend to experience slightly ____ rates of depression.
What is higher?
400
depression without mania
What is Unipolar disorder?
400
___ twins have a higher risk of disease
What are identical twins?
400
Dopamine, Norepinephrine, and Epinephrine are types of...
What is Catecholamines?
400
Region with the highest density of depression in the United States
What is the South?
400
An estimated 121 million people around the world currently suffer from some form of depression, with ___ leading the race, and the United States, France, and the Netherlands close behind
What is India?
500
suicidal thoughts, loss of concentration, guilt/worthlessness, change in sleep and activities, weight change, and decreased interest in activities
What are symptoms of unipolar depression?
500
___ parents can influence the development of depression
What are biological parents?
500
possibly the most important neurotransmitter in depression...
What is serotonin?
500
natural disaster, sudden death/illness, major surgery, community violence, and abuse are all examples of...`
What are traumatic life events?
500
It is also common for women to experience symptoms of depression in the first few weeks after having a ____.
What is a baby?
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