Symptoms
True or False: It is obvious when someone is suffering from depression
What is False
This type of clinical treatment is the most common for depression.
What is Antidepressants
Antidepressants like Prozac block the re-uptake of this neurotransmitter in the brain
What is Serotonin
Depression is a ________ type of psychological disorder, meaning symptoms are not always present
What is Discrete
This symptom of depression is the inability to sleep adequately
What is Insomnia
One of the most effective and cheapest treatments for depression
What is Aerobic exercise
What percentage of Americans are taking antidepressants?
What is About 10% of the U.S. population
MDD stands for
What is Major Depressive Disorder
You must be experiencing symptoms of depression for how long before you can be diagnosed?
What is 2 weeks or more
This treatment for depression often leads to self discovery and acceptance.
What is Psychotherapy or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This psychological disorder may be easily confused as a comorbid disorder with depression, and can be identified by alternating manic and depressive states.
What is Bipolar Disorder
Name a common SSRI
What is: 1) Prozac 2) Lexapro 3) Zoloft 4) Celexa 5) Paxil 6) Cymbalta
This common type of depression often occurs in women who have recently given birth.
What is Post-Partum Depression
Depression can lead to changes in any of these aspects of someone's life (name one):
What is: 1) Sleep 2) Energy Level 3) Level of Interest 4) Appetite 5) Concentration 6) Daily Behavior 7) Personality 8) Motivation
These are the best forms of therapy for severe depression with suicidal ideation
This psychological disorder was added to the DSM in the 1980's
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Name one common food that can have a fatal interaction with a Monamine Oxydase Inhibitor (MAOI) (There are a lot of possible answers)
What is: 1) Cheese 2) Smoked, processed, or cured meat 3) Tofu 4) Pickles 5) Caviar 6) Sauerkraut 7) Sourdough bread 8) Crackers 9) Alcohol 10) Soybeans 11) Fava beans 12) Chocolate 13) Coffee 14) Tea
The suicide rate for those suffering from depression is this percentage
What is Approximately 7%
This symptom of depression can be exacerbated by certain antidepressant medications
What is thoughts of suicide
This type of therapy can be used to decrease depression (Hint: even during winter months)
What is Light Exposure Therapy
Name two of the three categories of symptoms of PTSD
What is: 1) Hyperarousal 2) Reexperiencing 3) Avoidance
This type of antidepressant saw a decrease in use because it can be used to fatally overdose
What is: Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
Depression can be caused by (name at least one)
What is: 1) Brain chemistry 2) Genetics 3) Stressful Life Events 4) Medical Conditions 5) Medication