Mental Health Disorders
This mental health condition is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest in activities.
What is depression?
Deficiencies in this neurotransmitter are linked to Parkinson's disease and are thought to contribute to symptoms such as tremors and muscle rigidity.
What is dopamine?
Inhibit the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which is responsible for the breakdown of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine.
What are MAOI's?
Processes visual information.
What is the occipital lobe?
This anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry and fear about everyday situations, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as sweating and trembling.
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
This neurotransmitter is often associated with mood regulation and is commonly targeted by medications used to treat depression and anxiety.
What is serotonin?
Primarily block the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine at the presynaptic nerve terminals, leading to increased levels of these neurotransmitters in the synaptic space.
What are TCA's?
Responsible for executive functions, decision-making, and personality.
What is the frontal lobe?
This term describes a severe mental health condition characterized by a break from reality, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.
What is schizophrenia?
This neurotransmitter plays a key role in the body's stress response and is implicated in anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What is norepinephrine?
Selectively block the reuptake of serotonin at the presynaptic nerve terminals.
What are SSRI's?
Acts as a relay station for sensory information.
What is the thalamus?
This mental health condition is characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions).
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Deficits in this neurotransmitter are implicated in Alzheimer's disease and are associated with memory loss and cognitive decline.
What is acetylcholine?
This type of medication is often used to manage symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both children and adults.
What are stimulant medications?
Associated with emotions, particularly fear.
What is the amygdala?
This term describes a mental health condition characterized by alternating periods of elevated mood (mania) and depression.
What is bipolar disorder?
Excessive levels of this neurotransmitter are associated with symptoms of schizophrenia, including hallucinations and delusions.
What is dopamine?
The most commonly prescribed SSRI.
What is sertraline?
Involved in language comprehension.
What is Wernicke's area?