Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently _____ mood.
What is SAD, unhappy, negative
A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______.
Chemicals, neurotransmitters, life balance
A natural way to get in shape and battle depression is
What is EXERCISE
This type of depression involves a combination of these symptoms: depressed mood, fatigue, appetite change, poor concentration, guilt and sometimes suicide.
What is MAJOR DEPRESSION or CLINICAL DEPRESSION or MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
Depression can be experienced by anyone?
TRUE
The symptom of depression that makes you want to be alone is.
Isolation
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
What is FAMILY MEMBERS
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
What is FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, RELATIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC
This type of depression has episodes of extreme sadness as well as times of extreme happiness and energy.
What is BIPOLAR DISORDER or BIPOLAR DEPRESSION or MANIC DEPRESSION
Increased sleep is a symptom of depression
TRUE
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
What is LACK OF INTEREST/PLEASURE for an extra hundred points what is the technical term for lack of pleasure
Name two major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
What is DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OFABUSE.
CBT or cognitive behavioral psychotherapy involve examining your_______ and changing your_____
What is cognitions and behavior
This type of depression occurs when you have a Major Depressive episode that lasts at least two years.
What is CHRONIC DEPRESSION
Most individuals who battle with depression get adequate treatment.
FALSE
Are lack of sleep and appetite symptoms of depression?
Yes
The two main treatments for depression
What is psychotherapy and medication for extra credit what is the most effective form of treatment
Give at least two examples of automatic thoughts that are irrational and contribute to depression
What is mind reading, catastrophizing, generalizing, ect
What is a long term type of depression, which has less severe symptoms?
What is DYSTHYMIA or DYSTHYMIC DISORDER
Both biology and life experiences can cause depression
TRUE: Both biology and life experience play a part in whether or not individuals develop depression. People without a family history of depression develop it, especially after stressful life events, but many people also have a family history/genetic predisposition for depression.
FINAL JEOPARDY
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