Depression
a symptom of depression
sad depressed or unhappy
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to
what is excersise
what are the two disorders
delirium and dementia
True or False: You can completely eliminate stress by avoiding stressful situations.
false
This is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Common symptoms include: loss of interest in enjoyable activities, change in appetite, sleep disturbances, loss of energy, thoughts of death and suicide
depression
gender depression effects more
what is :female
This coping skill requires you to write your thoughts down on paper.
what is journaling
what neurocognitive disorder is acute
delirium
you should avoid what three things before bedtime
caffeine, exercise, eating
A disorder that causes a person to hear voices and see people who aren't there often telling them to harm them self
schizophrenia
what can't you eat with MAOI's
tyramine rich foods (wine, beer, aged cheese)
Physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival
fight or flight
primary degenerative dementia
Alzheimer's disease
Name one of the changes the body goes through during Fight or Flight.
Heart rate increases Blood Thickens Senses Sharpens Heavier Breathing Adrenaline Kicks In
This disorder is a combination of a manic phase (sudden onset of exhilaration and excessive good mood), and a depressive phase (feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and sadness)
bi-polar
what can cause depression
Chemical imbalance, trauma, anxieties, bad health, bad home life, homelessness,
DAILY DOUBLE: Name a benefit of having coping skills.
Ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, better mood, improve self-esteem, etc
A patient who suddenly shows signs of dementia may simply be dehydrated
true, it can aslo be from a UTI, or may be depressed, or recent medication change.
what is the number one defense mechanism people use when having severe stress
denial
These symptoms are brief but overwhelming. The intensity of this symptom can go beyond normal limits. Common experiences include: fear that they are having a heart attack, breathing difficulties, sweating or they are dying
panic attacks
how logn does it take for antidepressants to take effect
2-4 weeks
Name 2 things you can do to PREVENT stress and anger from building up.
What is practicing self-care, having a healthy support system, eating healthy, getting good sleep,
People 65 and older survive an average of: a) 1 year b) 4 to 8 years c) 8 to 15 years d) 20 and more years after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
B. 4 to 8 years People 65 and older survive an average of four to eight years after a diagnosis of AD, yet some live as long as 20 years with AD.
Without knowing the _____________it is hard to manage stress. a. Proper exercises b. Source of stress c. Correct breathing techniques d. Psychology of stress
what is : source of stress
a mental health disorder which comes to be as a result of a stressful event, typically causing a long lasting fear or anxiety in relation to a person, place, or thing?
PTSD