Anxiety
True or False: Alternative nostril breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and cognitive behavioral therapy can help with anxiety.
True
True or False: PET scans of the brain show similar levels of activity between depressed and non-depressed people.
False
What is PTSD?
A mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event.
True or False: Anxiety can cause restlessness, increased irritability, and sleep difficulties.
True.
True or False: Depression can cause feelings of guilt, hopelessness, excessive sleep, and insomnia (restless or poor sleep).
True
What are symptoms of PTSD?
Intrusive memories, avoidance, easily started, being on guard for danger, and trouble sleeping.
What is excessive, long-lasting worry about nonspecific life events, objects, and situations?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Does depression increase or decrease appetite?
Both. It can affect an individual in either way.
True or False: PTSD has the same intensity throughout life.
PTSD varies in intensity
Panic disorder
What is Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
Seasonal Depression, often in the late fall and early winter.
What are intrusive memories?
Recurring, unwanted memories of the traumatic event and reliving the traumatic event as though it is happening again.
What is agoraphobia?
A fear or avoidance of places and events, such as elevators and public transport.
What is postpartum depression?
“Baby blues” affecting 3 of 4 moms. An dark mood that prevents bonding between mother and baby.
What hormones/neurotransmitters are related to PTSD
Adrenaline and cortisol