Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently _____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
Give the name of one antidepressant.
PROZAC, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, REMERON, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE (may be others)
A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is ______.
EXERCISE
The symptom of depression in which you want to end you life is known as _______.
SUICIDE
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?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, REALTIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC
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 two 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 two ways of improving your self-esteem?
LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.
How long do symptoms of suicide have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed?
2 WEEKS
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
2 TO 4 WEEKS
Name one of three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE.
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD or HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC