Depression
What are feelings that last for a long time that can be a sign of depression?
Unhappiness or feeling miserable. (either one is fine)
What is anxiety?
Feelings of worry, nervousness, or fear,
What should you do if stress lasts too long?
You should see a doctor.
Who is Dorthea Dix?
Advocate for Mental Health.
Name one symptom of depression besides feeling unhappy.
Tiredness, loss of appetite, or losing interest in things you love. (either one of these)
What is dizziness?
Makes you feel dizzy or lightheaded.
What is stress?
Stress is when you feel nervous or worried.
What did Dix do for mentally ill prisoners?
She built hospitals to treat them.
What mental health condition might cause someone to stop enjoying their favorite hobbies and feel tired?
Depression.
What are symptoms of anxiety?
Feeling overwhelmed, worried, and trouble sleeping or eating
What can stress do?
Makes you have stomach aches, feel tired, and forget things. (either one is fine)
Where does Dix live?
Maine, Massachusetts
What physical symptoms can depression cause besides sadness and tiredness?
Aches, pains, or loss of appetite.
When does anxiety become a problem?
When it happens too often or is very strong.
What is chronic stress?
It happens all the time
Why did she travel to different countries?
Because she wanted people to get the right treatment for their sicknesses, similar to what she did to the ill prisoners.
SORRY THIS QUESTION IS PRETTY HARD! YOU GOT UNLUCKY!: Which brain chemical imbalance is often linked to depression and treated by antidepressants?
Hint: It starts with an S and affects mood.
Serotonin imbalance.
Bonus: Which part of the nervous system causes a fast heartbeat and dizziness during anxiety?
Hint: It “sympathizes” with your stress in the nervous system.
(...........) nervous system
The sympathetic nervous system.
BONUS: What is cortisol?
Hint: It starts with a C.
This hormone is released when you feel stressed
When was Dix born?
April 4, 1802