Medications
Give the name of one antidepressant
ANSWERS: PROZAC, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, REMERON, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE
A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______.
ANSWER: NEUROTRANSMITTERS
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is ______.
ANSWER: EXERCISE
A kid in school sees another classmate coloring on their wrist? Is this a healthy way to cope?
Yes it is because it is a known coping skill to stop the thought of self harming
A symptom of depression is a persistently _____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
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.
ANSWER: FAMILY MEMBERS
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
ANSWERS: FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, REALTIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC
A college person has a large project to do which is causing stress. In stead they start to go to parties and get distracted from their schooling. Is this good or bad.
Answer: Bad
The symptom of depression in which you want to end you life is known as _______
ANSWER: SUICIDE
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
ANWER: ENERGY LEVELS AND THE ABILITY TO TAKE ACTION (MAKE DECISIONS)
Name two major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
ANSWERS: DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OF ABUSE.
What are two ways of improving your self-esteem?
ANSWER: LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.
Katie has been feeling super depressed lately and has been talking about ending her life. Her friend wants to get her help but she says don't. What should her friend do?
Her friend should get her help no matter what Katie said. You never know what could happen.
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
ANSWER: LACK OF INTEREST/PLEASURE
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
2 TO 4 WEEKS
Name one of three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
ANSWER: NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE.
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
ANSWER: ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD or HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC.
A lady was trying to decide if she should go to a therapist due to her depression and loss of her husband. Should she?
Answer: Yes
How long do symptoms of suicide have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed?
ANSWER: 2 WEEKS
How early can you prescribe a medication to a person?
Answer-7+
Can another medication trigger your symptoms to be worse?
True or False: Does isolation help with depression?
Answer: No
Josh could tell his friend Logan was starting to isolate himself from his friends. What should josh do?
What is the most common sign of depression?
Answer: Extreme sadness for a long period of time