Symptoms
List three signs of depression
Hopelessness, Sadness, Worthlessness, Being misunderstood, Anxiety, agitation, restlessness Tiredness, lack of energy, Irritability, frustration over small matters - having angry outbursts
List 3 types of depression
Major depression, Persistent depression, Manic depression (bipolar disorder), Depressive psychosis, Perinatal depression, Premenstrual dysphoric depression, Seasonal depression, Situational depression, Atypical depression
What are 3 forms of treatment?
Medication
Self help
Exercise
Interpersonal therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Social skills therapy
Psychodynamic therapy
Supportive counseling
Behavioral activation
Problem-solving therapy
True/False: Diagnosis of depression is rising
true
True or False? Those who struggle with depression always know why they’re depressed
false
True or False? You’re not clinically diagnosed as having depression unless you have symptoms for a year or more
false
True or false? Everyone with depression is treated the same, explain answer!
false, different circumstances effect available treatments
What is one way to help eliminate symptoms of depression?
Exercise for at least 1 hour/week
Play video games
Post on social media
Ignore your friends
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What percent of depressions are related to medical problems?
10-15%
What is the type of depression that lasts 2 years or more, is referred to as “chronic depression”, and symptoms begin to feel apart of everyday life?
persisten depression
What are 2 pros and 2 cons to using medication as a form of treatment?
Benefits: Improve mood, Improve appetite, Increased focus, Resolve sleep disturbance associated with depression, Decrease anxious symptoms that can occur with depression, Decrease depressive symptoms that can trigger suicidal thoughts
Cons:Gastrointestinal symptoms, Insomnia or sedation, Dry mouth, Dizziness, Weight gain, Headaches, Sexual side effects
What are 3 examples of self care?
support groups, online resources, self-help books
Changes in the function and effect of ________ and their interaction with neurocircuits involved in maintaining mood stability
neurotransmitters
What type of depression has a severe form of PMS as a symptom
Premenstrual dysphoric depression
What are 2 types of depression interpersonal therapy is used for?
adolescent depression, dysthymic disorder, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression
While using online resources, what do you need to think about before reading it?
Is it credible, is it a reliable source?
During what events do hormones change and have the ability to cause depression? -list 3
pregnancy, postpartum, thyroid problems, menstruation, menopause
What is the outdated name for manic depression and how long do episodes tend to last?
bipolar disorder, 7 days
What are the 4 focused areas of interpersonal therapy?
unsolved greed, role disputes, role transitions, interpersonal deficits
What is key? Why?
-communication
-Having quality relationships with friends and family has a direct link to the prevention of depression