name two of the three chemicals that cause depression.
serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine.
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Two symptoms of PTSD?
Nightmares.
Flashbacks of traumatizing event.
Emotional detachment.
Problems with social interaction.
Oversleeping or symptoms of insomnia.
May cause physical symptoms of chest pain and headaches.
Immune system could become weakened.
Irritable Bowels Syndrome can arise.
100
What is mania?
periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.
100
What is electroconvulsive therapy?
electric current causes a brief seizure in the brain.
100
What are the four stages in the course of depression?
Remission, Recovery, Relapse, and Recurrence
200
What causes situational depression?
life changing events.
200
three symptoms of depression?
Loss of concentration/interest.
Difficulty remembering details and making self decisions.
Feelings of tiredness and decreased energy.
Feelings of guilt/worthlessness.
Insomnia or excessive sleeping.
Irritability.
Overeating or appetite loss.
Persistent feelings of sadness, anxiousness or “empty” feelings.
Suicidal tendencies.
200
How often can swings occur?
few times a year or a few times a day.
different for everyone.
200
What is Experiential Therapy?
hands on instead of stereotypical “talk therapy”.
200
what is Remission?
temporary relief.
300
What causes PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)?
traumatizing events (ex. near death experience or loved one dying.)
300
At least how long do the symptoms of chronic depression last for?
2 years
300
Which is more severe: bipolar 1 disorder or bipolar 2 disorder?
bipolar 1 disorder
300
Name one of the 5 discussed types of therapies for depression