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Fun to do ABQ
Empathy
100

Name a key sign of depression? 


Sadness, Irritability, Anhedonia, Decreased/Increased Sleep, Guilt, Weight Loss/Gain, Hopelessness

100

What treatment has an 80-90% effective rate for depression and can be used with pregnant women?

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

100

What are situations that can trigger a depressive episode?

Loss of relationship, loneliness, arguing, and conflict

100

A natural way to manage depression and increase feelings of happiness is

Exercise

100

Instead of “cheering up” a depressed person, what can you do?

Ask if there is anything you can do to help

200

What are some chemical/biological causes of depression?

Medications, Drugs, Alcohol, Environment, Family History

200

What is an herbal supplement used to treat depression?

St. John's Wort

200

What are some outward signs of depression?

Withdrawal from others, reduced activity, and poor self-care

200

Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression

Friends and Family are great place to start. For therapy, counseling, and support groups the below sources are free or affordable:

AmIOK

CAPS (TCNJ Students only)

Depression, Bipolar Support Alliance

200

How can we encourage our friends with depression to seek help?

Use supporting language to validate their condition. Be supportive of the suggestions made by counselors or their doctors.

300

What are some behavioral and attitude changes seen in depression.

Inability to concentrate, Neglect of Responsibilities, Indecisiveness, Poor Memory, Apperance

300

What class of antidepressant drugs require a tyramine-free diet?

MAOI's

300

What is the cognitive triad?

negative view of the self, negative view of the world, negative view of the future

300

What are two ways of improving your self-esteem.

Volunteering!

Trenton Soup Kitchen

March of Dimes

300

Don’t react with anger even though your efforts to help may be resisted or rejected. Instead…

Advocate for their recovery - Emphatically communicate that depression is very treatable.

400

The most lethal method of suicide is

Firearms

400

Name the antidepressant that is used for both depression and to stop smoking

Wellbutrin, Zyban (Bupropion HCl)

400

What are some typical emotions of an individual experiencing depression?

Examples of this cause include sadness, despair, emptiness, and anxiety.

400

What are benefits of having good coping skills?


Ability to decrease symptoms of depression, better management of depressive emotions, better mood, higher self-esteem, etc...

400

Don’t insist that depression or sadness is not warranted for their situation. Instead…

Empathize with feelings of sadness, grief, anger and frustration (other feelings will come in time)

500

What are some other illnesses that also have depression as some of their symptoms?

Major Depressive Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Persistent Depressive Disorder

500

What is the most commonly prescribed SSRI for depression?

Zoloft (Sertraline)

500

What are some physical changes associated with depression

Examples of this cause include poor sleep, low energy, appetite changes, & nervous system changes

500

What are some additional and technology based resources that are available 24/7

Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

MY3 - Suicide prevention app

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 988 - Text 741741 

New Jersey Hope Line: 1-855-654-6735

500

What therapy is used to help individuals realize that they can influence their mood by identifying and changing their thoughts and beliefs.

Cognitive Therapy

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