Adolescent stress
what is depression
How much sleep do adolescents require
8-10 hours
This is the main reason why adolescents are volatile in their moods and have mood swings
they have hormonal changes
overeating and undereating can be a sign of this disorder
depression
If a good friend who is sad writes a note and tells you not to open it, this can be a sign of what
a suiciden note
the biggest punishment for severe cyberbullying can be this
jail time
which period in life is depression very common?
Adolescence...why??
This is the word for "uneven growth"
asynchronous
Name 2 symptoms of depression
any 2 of these: fatigue, loss of interest, over/undereating, despair, loneliness, emptiness, indecision
Does asking someone who seems very depressed if they plan to take their own life increase the chance that they commit suicide?
NO
Female hip widening, male voice deepening occur because of this
hormonal changes during adolescence
"Fight or Flight" refers to this part of the brain
amygdala
Hair growth during puberty occurs in this area that is above the belt in men and women (use the medical term only)
axilla
Where are 2 places teens can go in our school if to seek help for depression
2 of the above: wellness center counselor, counselor, school psychologist
These groups of people have this risk in common: people who have suffered a major breakup, LGBTQ, those under extreme academic pressure, those who are extremely lonely without support, those who have suffered trauma
at risk for suicide
Cell phone blue lights can interfere with the release of which chemical in our brain at night
melatonin
This is the part of the brain that teens use to do wild things, like jump out of moving cars and other crazy things.
Amydala
This is the master gland and it controls and directs other glands
pituitary gland
if a student is smoking weed a lot, not only can it lead to increased growth of breast tissue in males and females, but it can also lead to increased paranoia and depression. true or false
true
Someone who has a history of unsuccessful suicide attempts is at increased risk of wanting to commit suicide compared to the general population: true or false
true
Name 3 reasons adolescents are stressed
hormones, academics, peer pressure, parents, sports, limited time
This is the part of the brain that is not fully developed in teens yet, and it forces teens to make riskier decisions compared to adults
prefrontal cortex
Which gland is in the female body responsible for the release of the egg every month
ovary
This is considered the "gold standard" treatment of depression
Medicine and therapy
Around what percent of people who die by suicide DO NOT have a diagnosable mental health disorder
54 %
(about 1/2)
correct answer for this is any answer between
40-60%