Symptoms
What are suicidal thoughts?
Depression can be passed down from one family member to another.
What is genetics?
When the body partakes in exercise, BLANK are released that make us feel better. These act as the body’s painkillers
What is the endorphin hypothesis?
A mood disorder that is associated with episodes of mood swings
What is bipolar disorder?
Pills that are ingested through the mouth
What is oral medication?
No longer interested in eating food
What is lack of appetite?
Overuse of alcohol or recreational drugs
What is substance abuse?
The idea that humans have spent the majority of their existence taking part in lifestyles that emphasize physical activity
What is the anthropological hypothesis?
A mental health disorder characterized by persistent mood or loss of interest in activities, causing impairment in daily life
What is major depressive disorder?
A pyschological method, based on regular personal interaction, used to change behavior.
What is pyschotherapy?
Trouble focusing on tasks
What is difficulty of concentration?
Loss of a family member, car accident, etc
What is a traumatic event?
Idea that exercise can pyschologically reduce depression through the sense of accomplishment, higher self-worth, or the ability to compete a task
Low mood occurring for at least 2 years, along with other symptoms of depression
What is dysthymia?
The study of drugs and their effects on biological systems.
What is pharmacology?
A perception of having seen, heard, touched, tasted or smelled something that wasn't actually there.
What are hallucinations?
Depleted levels of monoamines (main neurotransmitters); serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine
What is the monoamine hypothesis?
Supports the idea that through regulation, positive effects of exercise are increased or in the case of depression; negative or depressive symptoms were decreased
What is affect regulation hypothesis?
Characterized by manic and depressive states, but insufficient in duration to be diagnosed with bipolar or major depressive disorder
What is cyclothymia?
Activity requiring physical effort, carried out to maintian health and fitness
What is excercise?