Disorders
This common mental health condition in adults can include fatigue, hopelessness, and lack of motivation.
What is Depression?
Often called the “feel good” chemical, this neurotransmitter plays a major role in reward and motivation.
What is Dopamine?
This rock band, fronted by Brandon Flowers, asked “Are we human, or are we dancer?” in a 2008 track.
Who are The Killers?
This event on December 7, 1941, brought the U.S. into World War II.
What is the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Known as “The Captain,” this longtime Yankees shortstop retired in 2014.
Who is Derek Jeter?
Often first noticed in adulthood, this disorder involves intrusive thoughts and ritualistic behaviors.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder? (OCD)
Often targeted by antidepressants like SSRIs, this neurotransmitter influences mood and anxiety.
What is Serotonin?
This 1991 Metallica hit begins with haunting clean guitar and builds into heavy metal intensity.
What is "Enter Sandman?"
This war began in 2001 as a response to the September 11 attacks.
What is the War in Afghanistan?
This Chicago Bulls player became a global icon in the 1990s.
Who is Michael Jordan?
Many adults are being diagnosed later in life with this neurodevelopmental disorder previously associated mostly with children.
What is ADHD?
This neurotransmitter is released during stress and plays a key role in alertness.
What is Norepinephrine?
Released in 2003, “Seven Nation Army” by this duo became a stadium chant around the world.
Who are The White Stripes?
This major scandal led to President Nixon’s resignation in 1974.
What is Watergate?
This baseball team famously broke their 86-year championship drought in 2004.
Who are the Boston Red Sox?
Often underdiagnosed in adults, this personality disorder is characterized by unstable relationships, fear of abandonment, and impulsivity.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
This calming neurotransmitter is boosted by medications like benzodiazepines to reduce anxiety.
What is GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)?
“Sweet Child O’ Mine” is a hit from this iconic 1987 rock album.
What is Appetite for Destruction (by Guns N' Roses)?
This economic downturn in 2008 was caused by the collapse of the housing market and financial sector.
What is the Great Recession?
This U.S. gymnast stunned the world at the 1996 Olympics by landing a vault on an injured ankle
Who is Kerri Strug?
This condition, marked by chronic irritability and outbursts, was added to help distinguish mood instability from bipolar disorder in adults and teens.
What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)?
This neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with memory, and its deficit is linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
What is Acetylcholine?
This 2022 song by Måneskin brought a glam-rock vibe back to the charts.
What is "Supermodel?"
This U.S. President signed Medicare into law.
Who is Lyndon B. Johnson?
This tennis player won 20 Grand Slam titles and was known for his grace and one-handed backhand.
Who is Roger Federer?