SYMPTOMS
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
Some names of an antidepressant. (atleast 2-3)
PROZAN, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS or IMBALANCED CHEMICALS IN BRAIN.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
EXERCISE
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
AA (Alcoholic’s Anonymous)
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal.
SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, or MUSCLE PAIN
What do antidepressants attempt to fix?
THEY TRY TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCES IN NEUROTRANSMITTERS
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
FAMILY MEMBERS
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, SPONSOR, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC.
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?
CRAVING
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
LACK OF INTEREST /PLEASURE
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
ENERGY LEVELS AND THE ABILITY TO TAKE ACTION (MAKE DECISIONS).
Name 2 major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OF ABUSE.
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____.
INCREASED TOLERANCE
Abnormal physical or psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence
WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOM
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
2-4 WEEKS.
A type neurotransmitter that carries messages between nerve cells.
WHAT IS DOPAMINE.
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION OR CRAVINGS, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD, OR HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC.
Not being able to stop consuming a substance or end a specific behavior
WHAT IS ADDICTION
People who have experienced manic or hypomanic symptoms
What is BIPOLAR DISORDER
TRUE OR FALSE
Medication and other evidence-based treatments reduce the symptoms of schizophrenia for most people
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Symptoms of mental health disorders are caused by eating brown rice and greens during pregnancy and not by a chemical imbalance in the brain
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE
Developing a plan for preventing and coping with stress can be a waste of time if you do not implement it
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
People use drugs and alcohol to deal with symptoms or to distract them from problems and it does not have a negative effect on them in the end if use excessively
FALSE