Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently _____ mood.
SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS
If you exercise regularly, how long will it approximately take for an individual to reduce their depressive symptoms?
6-8 weeks
Exercise is known to increase ________ affect.
positive
According to the World Health Organisation, long do symptoms of suicide have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed?
TWO WEEKS
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
FAMILY MEMBERS
Are aerobic activities more effective than anaerobic activities in alleviating depression?
NO! it is the same
pain management, natural reward circuits
Name the three categories of symptoms.
EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL and THOUGHTS
Name three major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
DIVORCE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OF ABUSE, UNEMPLOYMENT etc.
Why do you suddenly feel 'good' after working out?
The body releases endorphins, which interact with the receptors in the brain which triggers a positive feeling in the body
What is the best source to develop self-efficacy?
Mastering a skill
Name three behavioral symptoms of depression.
Social withdrawal
Lack of energy
Low motivation
Poor concentration
Sleep problems
Name two of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE.
Individuals should should start off with low to moderate intensity exercise of __% to __% heart beat rate to find best results.
60%-80%
According to the Monoamine hypothesis, exercise increases the availability of what 3 neurotransmitters?
Serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.