Brains
The type of cell our brains are made of
Neurons
These conditions are commonly treated by mental health medications (Name three)
Depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, and many others
True or false: Antidepressants are only used to treat depression
False
You should never do this with your medications without talking to your doctor first
Discontinue
True or False: Depression can run in families
True
Most antidepressants increase or decrease the amount of neurotransmitter between neurons?
Increase
What does SSRI stand for?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Name the ideal way to treat depression (HINT: Its a combination of two things)
Medications and Psychotherapy
Name a common side effect that occur with SSRIs
Insomnia, fatigue, headaches, GI disturbances, change in appetite, restlessness
Depression is more common in males or females
Females
This is the gap between neurons
Synaptic cleft
The most common sleep complaints in depression (Name one)
Trouble falling asleep
or
Waking up early in the morning
Name two types of psychotherapy taught in partial
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
True or false: Antidepressants are addictive
False
How long must the symptoms be present in order to be diagnosed with depression?
2 weeks
Name two neurotransmitters
Dopamine, Serotonin, Norepinephrine
How long do antidepressants typically take to work?
4-6 weeks
Name 3 antidepressants
Zoloft, Prozac, Lexapro, Paxil, Trazadone
This is a side effect of SSRIs that goes away after a few days of starting or raising the dose
GI complaints (Nausea, Diarrhea)
In 2016, how many people in the US experienced at least one depressive episode?
A. 500,000
B. 2 million
C. 8 million
D. 16 million
Over 16 million!