Emoji Phrases
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Goldilocks and the three bears
True or False: Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern is a response to decreased light
True; researchers at NAMH were the first to suggest that the condition was a response to decreased light.
What medication is typically prescribed for Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern?
Antidepressants
True or false: the stickers on fruit are edible.
True, but as in eating one won't hurt you, don't make a habit of eating them.
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Peter Pan
True or False: Older people are at a higher risk to develop Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern.
When do symptoms typically subside in Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern?
March/April, with most people not feeling fully "back to normal" until early May.
What is a type of therapy that could be affective for Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What can hummingbirds do that other birds cannot?
Fly backwards and upside down
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Piggy Bank
Who is more likely to experience this condition, men or women?
Women
What is the difference between typical (or classic) depression and atypical depression?
Typical depression: people tend to lose weight and sleep less.
Atypical depression: people tend to gain weight and sleep more.
True or False: Exercise can help with Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern
True!
Who has more bones in their body, a baby or an adult?
A baby has about 305 and an adult has 206. Some bones fuse together as the baby grows.
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Little Bo-Peep
Which neurotransmitter may not be working optimally in people who experience Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern?
Serotonin
Which of these is not one of the classic symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern?
A. Hypersomnia
B. Daytime Fatigue
C. Overeating
D. Weight gain
E. Craving protein
E. Craving protein
People with Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern tend to crave carbohydrates, not protein.
What is a treatment that is unique to Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern?
Light therapy, which includes regular, daily exposure to a "lightbox"
True or false: the banana is a berry.
True, if you look close you will see the seeds.
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It takes two to tango
What geographic locations have an increased prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern?
Higher/Northern Latitudes
What are some other symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder with a Seasonal Pattern that are not the classic symptoms?
- Decreased sexual interest
- Lethargy
- Hopelessness
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Lack of interest in usual activities and decreased socialization
How could someone plan ahead as winter starts to approach?
- Exercise more toward the end of summer
- Get into therapy around September
- Start your lightbox in October
- Plan a vacation to a sunny spot in January
Are there more trees on Earth or stars in the Milky Way?
There are more trees on Earth.
3,040,000,000,000 trees compared to 400,000, 000,000 stars.