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100

When you have Major Depressive Disorder, your mood is consistently________.

Sad 
100
What are the names of 2 antidepressants.

PROZAC, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, REMERON, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE

100

A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______.

Neurotransmitters (I will accept brain as well)
100

 A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is ______.

Exercise
100

This type of depression involves a combination of these symptoms: depressed mood, fatigue, appetite change, poor concentration, guilt and sometimes suicide.

Major Depressive Disorder or Clinical Depression
200

The symptom of depression in which you want to end you life is known as _______.

Suicide
200

What do antidepressants attempt to fix?

They try to correct chemical imbalances in the brain/neurotransmitters.
200

If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.

Your family
200

Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?

Family, Friends, Counselors, Doctor

200

This type of depression has episodes of extreme sadness as well as times of extreme happiness and energy.

Bipolar Disorder, Bipolar Depression, Manic Depression
300
You commonly lose ______ in activities you used to enjoy.
Interest
300

When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves? 

Energy Levels and Decision Making
300

Name two major life events that may cause a person to have depression.

DEATH OF A LOVED ONE, MAJOR LOSS OR CHANGE, CHRONIC STRESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, VICTIM OF ABUSE.

300

What are two ways of improving your self-esteem?

participating in new activities, journaling, socializing
300

This type of depression occurs when you have a Major Depressive episode that lasts at least two years

Chronic Depression
400

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

2 Weeks or more
400

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

2-4 weeks
400

Name one of three neurotransmitters involved with depression. 

NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE.

400

What are benefits of having good coping skills? 

decreasing symptoms, higher self esteem, more interest in things, more active
400

What is a long term type of depression, which has less severe symptoms?

Dysthymia 
500
True/False: When depressed, you feel unusually tired or have a severe lack of energy
True
500
What are 3 common side effects of antidepressants?
nausea, lack of sleep, increased appetite, weight gain, dry mouth, fatigue, blurred vision, dizziness, agitation, anxiety, increased risk of suicidal thoughts
500
A woman can become severely depressed right after having a baby. The term for this is:
Postpartum depression
500
Getting a ______ animal is a common resource to use as a coping skill.
Therapy animal
500
A common disorder that is often co-morbid with depression is:
Anxiety