Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently _________ mood.
What is sad or depressed or unhappy?
Give the name of one antidepressant.
What is Prozan, Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, Luvox, Effexor, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin, Elavil, Limbitrol, Norparmin, Sinequan, Tofranil, Pamelor, Aventyl, Vivactil, Nardil, Marplan, or Parnate?
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ________.
What is neurotransmitters or imbalanced chemicals in the brain?
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ________.
What is exercise?
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
What is AA?
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal.
What is sweating, goosebumps, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, or muscle pain, etc.
What do antidepressants attempt to fix?
What is They try to correct the imbalances in neurotransmitters?
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
What are family members?
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?
What is family, close friend, counselor, social worker, sponsor, doctor, therapist, teacher, etc.?
What is a craving?
This symptom occur when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
What is lack of interest or pleasure?
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
What is energy levels and the ability to take action/make decisions?
Name 2 major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
What is death of a loved one, major loss or change, chronic stress, substance abuse, victim of abuse, etc.?
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
What is learning a new skills, new interests/activities, writing, saying good things about yourself, etc.?
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____________.
What is increased tolerance?
What is a withdrawal symptom?
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
What is 2-4 weeks?
Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
What is norepinephrine, serotonin, or dopamine?
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
What is the ability to decrease symptoms of depression or cravings, better management of emotions, better mood, or high self-esteem, etc.?
A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory, and related circuitry is referred to as _________.
What is addiction?
What percentage of people diagnosed with depression are treated effectively and return to their usual daily lives?
What is 80-90%?
What are the 4 most common medications for mental health disorders?
What is antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotic medications?
Research suggests that what percentage of a person's risk of becoming addicted to nicotine, alcohol or other drugs depends on his or her genetic makeup?
What is 50%?
What are examples of healthy coping skills?
What is establishing and maintaining boundaries, practicing relaxation strategies, and getting regular physical activity, etc.?
How many adults in the US have an addiction? (Number or percentage)
What is 23.5 million American adults or 10% of the population?