Treatment
What does clinical treatment often involve
Medications and Psychotherapy
what is one of the easiest ways to help prevent MDD
Practicing regular self-care activities such as exercise, meditation and yoga.
Which Symptom means Over or excessive sleeping?
Hypersomnia
Clinical depression can greatly interfere with?
Daily life and quality of life if left untreated.
To receive a diagnosis of clinical depression you must have?
Atleast 5 or more symptoms that last every day nearly all day for at least two weeks.
When Participating in psychotherapy it involves what?
It helps you identify and change unhealthy emotions, thoughts and behaviors.
What is one way to reduce your risk of depression.
Getting quality sleep and having a healthy sleep routine.
Managing stress with healthy coping mechanisms.
Practicing regular self-care activities such as exercise, meditation and yoga.
Managing any underlying medical or mental health conditions you have.
Avoiding misuse of alcohol and other substances.
Which Symptom means not having enough sleep?
Insomnia
People with clinical depression are also at high risk of developing?
Self destructive behavior.
symptoms of Hypomania or mania could suggest?
Bipolar disorder.
What are the main types of Psychotherapy
CBT & IPT
In the articles "Prevention" section it says to avoid?
the misuse of alcohol and other substances
What should you do if you find yourself in symptoms that last most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks.
Call 988 or contact your healthcare provider
People with clinical depression are at a high risk of developing?
anxiety disorders and substance use disorders.
Healthcare providers typically diagnose clinical depression based on?
the understanding of your symptoms medical history and mental health history.
what type of prescription medication is often prescribed and what does this medication do?
Antidepressants, they can help change the brain chemistry that causes depression
Depression can be prevented by...
Getting quality sleep and having a healthy sleep routine
What causes psychomotoragitation?
Slowed speech, decreased movement and impaired cognitive function
people with more stress often develop.
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Seasonal affective disorder is often referred to as?
Atypical depression.
What treatment is commonly used for severe cases of clinical depression
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS)
Ketamine and esketamine
What do you do if you have symptoms of depression
Get help as soon as possible
List at least three Symptoms without looking at the article.
Feeling very sad, empty or hopeless (low mood). Children and adolescents may be irritable rather than sad.
Loss of interest in things and activities that used to bring joy.
Increase or decrease in appetite, which may result in weight gain or weight loss.
Slowed speech, decreased movement and impaired cognitive function (psychomotor agitation).
Trouble sleeping (insomnia) or sleeping too much (hypersomnia).
Low energy or fatigue.
Feeling worthless or excessively guilty.
Decreased concentration.
Thoughts of death or suicide.
what happens to about two-thirds of people with clinical depression think about suicide?
About 10% to 15% of people commit suicide
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves.
the energy levels and the ability to make decisions