Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
Give the name of one antidepressant
PROZAN, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS or IMBALANCED CHEMICALS IN BRAIN.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
EXERCISE
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
AA (Alcoholic’s Anonymous)
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal
SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, or MUSCLE PAIN
What do antidepressants attempt to fix?
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.
FAMILY MEMBERS
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, SPONSOR, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?
CRAVING
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity
LACK OF INTEREST /PLEASURE
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
ENERGY LEVELS AND THE ABILITY TO TAKE ACTION (MAKE DECISIONS)
Name 2 major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OF ABUSE.
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
LEARNING NEW SKILL, 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 ____.
INCREASED TOLERANCE
What event is this describing? "Sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of tightness or pressure in the chest, hyperventilation, “jelly” legs or blurred vision can develop. Individuals may even feel like they are going to die of a heart attack".
PANIC ATTACK / ANXIETY ATTACK
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
2-4 WEEKS
Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION OR CRAVINGS, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD, OR HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC.
A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry is referred to as ____.
ADDICTION
This disorder is associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. What is it?
BI-POLAR DISORDER / MANIC DEPRESSION
True or False - Medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health issues
FALSE
True or False - Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide
TRUE
Name 3 things you can do to help a friend who thinks they may have a mental health issue
LISTEN TO THEM, SPEND TIME WITH THEM, ENCOURAGE THEM TO SEEK HELP, GO WITH THEM TO APPOINTMENTS, HELP THEM MAKE APPOINTMENTS, SHOW THEM THAT YOU CARE, DON'T JUDGE, IF ITS SERIOUS - TELL SOMEONE
What is the main reasoning for teenage drug abuse?
PEER PRESSURE / SOCIAL INFLUENCE