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A symptom of depression is a persistently _____ mood.
What is SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
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Give the name of one antidepressant.
What is PROZAC, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, REMERON, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE (may be others)
100

A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______.

What is NEUROTRANSMITTERS/CHEMICALS IN THE BRAIN

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A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is ______.
What is EXERCISE
100
This type of depression involves a combination of these symptoms: depressed mood, fatigue, appetite change, poor concentration, guilt and sometimes suicide.
What is MAJOR DEPRESSION or CLINICAL DEPRESSION or MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
200

What are symptoms of depression that are slightly more uncommon?

What is increased engagement in high risk activities, greater impulsivity, anger/hostility, physical pain and illnesses, etc

200

What do antidepressants attempt to fix (in the brain)?

What is THEY TRY TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCES IN NEUROTRANSMITTERS

200
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
What is FAMILY MEMBERS
200
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
What is FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, RELATIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC
200
This type of depression has episodes of extreme sadness as well as times of extreme happiness and energy.
What is BIPOLAR DISORDER or BIPOLAR DEPRESSION or MANIC DEPRESSION
300

How do depression symptoms differ between genders?

What is males may be more aggressive and more prone to using substances versus having the typical feelings of sadness 

300
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
What is ENERGY LEVELS AND THE ABILITY TO TAKE ACTION (MAKE DECISIONS)
300
Name two major life events that may cause a person to have depression.
What is DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OFABUSE.
300
Two ways of improving your self-esteem
What is LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC
300
This type of depression occurs when you have a Major Depressive episode that lasts at least two years.
What is CHRONIC DEPRESSION
400

How long do symptoms of depression have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed?

What is 2 WEEKS

400

How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?

What is 1 to 2 weeks to take effect, 4-8 weeks to see improvement 

400
Name one of three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
What is NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE
400
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
What is ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD or HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC
400
What is a long term type of depression, which has less severe symptoms?
What is DYSTHYMIA or DYSTHYMIC DISORDER