SYMPTOMS
CAUSES
COPING SKILLS
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
MEDICATIONS
100
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby or activity
What is lack of interest or pleasure
100
A cause of depression is an imbalance of ____________
What is brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters
100
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ________
What is exercise
100
A well known support group for alcoholics
What is AA
100
Give the name of 2 anti-depressants
What is Zoloft, Paxil, Celexa, Lexapro, Effexor, Cymbalta, Wellbutrin
200
2 symptoms of schizophrenia
What is delusions, hallucinations, poor social interaction, difficulty communicating well with others, irrational thinking
200
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression
What is your family
200
3 people you could talk to about feelings of depression
What is counselor, therapist, family, friend, doctor
200
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ___________
What is craving
200
What antidepressants attempt to fix_________ _________
What is chemical imbalances/neurotransmitters
300
Abnormal psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capacity for producing physical dependence
What is Withdrawal
300
2 major life events that may cause depression
What is death of a loved one, major loss or change, chronic stress, substance abuse, victim of abuse
300
2 ways of improving self-esteem
What is learning a new skill, new interests/hobbies, writing, positive self-talk, journaling, setting and reaching goals
300
A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry is referred to as __________________
What is addiction
300
How long it takes for antidepressants to take effect
What is 2-4 weeks
400
2 symptoms of withdrawal
What is sweating, goosebumps, vomiting, anxiety, insomnia, muscle pain
400
2 causes for PTSD
What is victim of a violent crime, war, abuse or trauma, victim of a natural disaster, car wreck
400
2 activities that can help when you are hearing voices
What is drawing, writing, journaling, playing cards, working a puzzle, painting
400
When a person gradually requires a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called_______________
What is increased tolerance
400
When a person begins medications, what improves before the symptoms?
What is energy levels, the ability to make decisions, ADL's, motivation
500
Individuals who are cycling through depression often lack __________ to apply learned coping skills
What is motivation
500
name one of the 3 neurotransmitters involved in depression
What is serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine
500
what are 3 major benefits of having good coping skills?
What is improve mood, decrease symptoms, better management of emotions, higher self-esteem, improve function, improve relationships
500
Name 3 ways to help support your own recovery from substance abuse
What is AA, NA, stay away from friends who use, therapy, CFT, seek new hobbies/interests, set goals
500
The single most important thing to remember about taking medications
What is ALWAYS TAKE THEM AS PRESCRIBED 100% OF THE TIME
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