Stigmatization of depression
Are western or eastern cultures more likely to stigmatize depression?
Eastern
According to many psychologists, which therapy has the most successful outcomes?
Combined psychothepry and antidepressants
What is the most commonly prescribed type of antidepressant: SSRI, MAIO or tricyclic?
SSRI
What are three common symptoms of depression?
Feeling of hoplessness, weight changes, sleep changes, self loathing and strong feelings of guilt
True or false: Chinese people are likely to somatize their depressive symptoms.
True
What percentage of people with depression seek help?
less then 50%
Does the placebo effect remain over long periods of time?
No
How long do depressive sympotns have to last to be classified as major depressive disorder?
two weeks
twice as likely
Name three types of therapy used to treat depression
cognitive therapy, behavorial therapy, psychodynamic therapy
What are three side effects of anti depressents?
nausea, increased appetite, loss of sexual desire, fatigue, dizznesss, weight gain and anxeity
Which disorder's symtoms has lots of crossover with depressive symptoms?
anxeity disorder
What age and gender group is depression most common?
women aged 40-59
What organization's data base did the Kricsh paper use to find their clinical trials?
FDA
What is the most prescribed anti-depressant?
Citalopram (Celexa)
What parts of the brain does depression effect?
amygdala, hippocampus, and thalamus