Pathophysiology
The disorder when someone's mood changes based on the time of the year.
What is Seasonal affective disorder?
The 3rd leading cause of death in college students.
What is suicide?
The first line drug treatment for depression?
What is SSRIs?
The other name for persistent depressive disorder.
What is dysthymia?
The gender at greater risk for experiencing depression.
What is female?
The compound in food that needs to be avoided when on an MAOI drug.
What is tyramine?
The number one sign/symptom that puts a patient at risk for suicide.
What is hopelessness?
The age at which someone is at the highest risk for depression
What is age under 40?
The amount of time it can take for antidepressants to begin to work.
What is 2-4 weeks?
Physical symptoms of depression
What is insomnia/hypersomnia, appetite changes, and fatigue and decreased energy?
The major safety risk for patients with depression
What is suicide/self harm?
The life-threatening disorder that is rare but can result from antidepressant drugs.
What is Serotonin syndrome?
The three neurotransmitters that are believed to be involved in depression.
What is serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine?
The type of therapy used at Harding that tries to change negative thinking patterns
What is dialectical behavior therapy? (DBT)
The most common side effects of antidepressant drugs.
What is GI symptoms, headaches, and sexual dysfunction?