General Knowledge
This mental health disorder causes unusual changes in mood, energy, and activity levels.
What is bipolar disorder
(MDD) A middle aged Man is experencing increased motivation and high energy. He is also preforming very well at work, being complemented for his hard work and always being in good spirits
What is no
This type of treatment includes medications used to help stabilize mood.
Mood Stableizers/ Medication
Depression can negatively affect this area, including focus and grades.
What is school or academic performance
To be diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, symptoms must last at least this long.
What is 2 weeks
Maria has been feeling constantly tired for the past month. Even after sleeping, she feels exhausted. She struggles to concentrate in class and has difficulty completing assignments.
What is Yes
Explanation: Fatigue and difficulty concentrating are common symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder.
These medications help regulate brain chemistry in people with Major Depressive Disorder
What are antidepressants
Depression can affect a person’s ability to perform this responsibility.
What is work or daily functioning
Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of extreme emotional highs and these emotional lows.
What are depressive episodes (or depression)
A person shows racing thoughts, impulsive spending, and increased activity levels during a mood episode.
What are signs of mania
This type of therapy helps change negative thinking patterns.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Understanding depression helps reduce this negative social issue.
What is stigma
These mood changes are stronger than normal everyday emotional ups and downs and occur in episodes lasting days, weeks, or months.
What are bipolar mood episodes
A person alternates between periods of risky behavior and periods of fatigue, guilt, and hopelessness.
What is bipolar mood episodes
Talking with a mental health professional and learning coping skills is known as this treatment approach.
What is psychotherapy
Untreated bipolar disorder may lead to problems at school or work, relationship difficulties, and increased risk of this behavior involving substances.
Substance Abuse
Bipolar disorder affects these areas of functioning: thinking, behavior, sleep, decision-making, and this social area.
What are relationships
Emily has been feeling guilty and believes she is a failure, even though she has done nothing wrong. She has also lost motivation and struggles to get out of bed in the morning.
What is Yes
Explanation: Excessive guilt and loss of motivation are important diagnostic symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder.
This type of doctor can prescribe medication for people struggling with Bipolar Disorder or Major Depressive Disorder
What is a psychiatrist
This age group most commonly experiences depression
What is ages 18-25 (Young Adults, College aged Kids)