Treating Depression
SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, tricyclic, and atypical are this kind of treatment.
What is MAT (medication assisted treatment)?
The population more effected by depression
What is the female population?
Isaac has been struggling to stay awake during the day. He tries to go to sleep early but finds himself tossing and turning every night until his alarm goes off in the morning. Isaac is experiencing this symptom of depression.
What is insomnia/lack of sleep?
Depressed mood, lack of interest in enjoyed activities, changes in weight, changes in sleep, tiredness, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of suicide.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
This "Rockstar" said that she "Can't be tamed" when it comes to her advocating for mental health. She says it made her feel closer to her fans and "Malibu".
Who is Miley Cyrus?
A therapy that focuses on recognizing how thoughts effect a person's behavior and feelings.
What is CBT?
People with low self-esteem, who are easily overwhelmed by stress, or who are generally pessimistic have this kind of risk factor.
What is a personality risk factor?
Karen has been struggling with a low mood since her kids moved out. She can't remember a time she wasn't driving someone to soccer practice, packing a lunch, or helping someone with homework. She wonders is she ever had a purpose in life. Karen is experiencing this symptom.
What is feelings of worthlessness?
A depressive disorder with all the classic depression symptoms but they are present for more days than they aren't for at least 2 years.
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder?
An actress who starred alongside Bradley Cooper once said in an interview, "I've suffered with depression and anxiety my entire life". She also said it took a lot of courage to pick up her "Telephone" and make an appointment with a therapist.
Who is Lady Gaga?
This therapy focuses on how behavior effects mood and leads to current problems and symptoms.
What is behavioral therapy?
(DBT will also be accepted)
Someone who has a family history of depression has this kind of risk factor.
What is a genetic risk factor?
Dana has found herself at the doctor's office once again. She realizes that this in the fourth time this month that she's made an appointment for a stomach ache. The doctor's keep saying they can't find anything wrong but Dana is sure her stomach hurts. Dana is experiencing this symptom of depression.
What is aches, pains, or physical symptoms?
Depression, sleepiness, and weight gain during the winter months but perfectly fine in spring.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
This important historical figure once stated, “If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family, there would not be one cheerful face on the earth,” before a campaign rally. While he prided himself on being an honest man but couldn't be honest with himself about his mental health. At least he died doing what he loved, watching plays.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This therapy combines cognitive therapy with meditation to change unhelpful thoughts and develop a kinder and more loving self-view.
What is Mindfulness Based Therapy?
Someone who is constantly exposed to violence, neglect, abuse, or poverty has this kind of risk factor.
What is an environmental risk factor?
Kevin is the life of the party. He's the first one to suggest karaoke or jump in the pool. He's constantly making jokes and seems to be everybody's friend. Kevin is showing this symptom of depression.
What is overcompensation?
Severe mood swings, appetite changes, thoughts of hurting yourself or your baby, hopelessness, social withdrawal, and irritability.
What is Post Partum Depression?
This "Boss" started experiencing depressive episodes in his 60s. You could say he was "Born to Run" to therapy which eventually helped him get back to his day job. And he sure was glad that his "Dancing in the Dark" were behind him.
Who is Bruce Springsteen?
This treatment is used for people who don't get better with medications, can't take antidepressants for health reasons or are at high risk of suicide. It involves electrical currents passing through your brain.
What is ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)?
Someone whose serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine levels are constantly changing has this kind of risk factor.
What is a biochemical risk factor?
Penelope has been putting in more hours at her job then usual. She's clocked 60 hours just this week! She tells everybody it's because she loves her job too much to go home at the end of the day. But the real reason is that she wants a distraction from her feelings of emptiness. Penelope is experiencing this symptom of depression.
What is over-working?
Binging, extreme fatigue, severe feelings of stress, mood swings, irritability, inability to concentrate, aches, food cravings, and feeling hopeless that only occur on a monthly basis.
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder?
He may not have been the first to take one small step but he did eventually become the chairman of the National Mental Health Association. Life after lunar-cy in 69 just wasn't the same until he found the right treatment program.
Who is Buzz Aldrin?