Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently _____ mood.
What is SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
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)
A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______.
What is NEUROTRANSMITTERS
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is ______.
What is EXERCISE
This type of depression involves a combination of these symptoms: depressed mood, fatigue, appetite change, poor concentration, guilt and sometimes suicide.
What is MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
The symptom of depression in which you want to end you life is known as _______.
What is SUICIDE
What do antidepressants attempt to fix?
What is THEY TRY TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCES IN NEUROTRANSMITTERS
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
What is FAMILY MEMBERS
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
What is FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, RELATIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC
This type of depression has episodes of extreme sadness as well as times of extreme happiness and energy.
What is BIPOLAR DISORDER
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
What is LACK OF INTEREST/PLEASURE
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)
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.
Two ways of improving your self-esteem
What is LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC
This type of depression occurs when you have a Major Depressive episode that lasts at least two years.
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder
How long do symptoms of depression have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed?
What is 2 WEEKS
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
What is 2 TO 4 WEEKS
Name one of three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
What is NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE
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
This is a period of major depression that most often happens during the winter months, when the days grow short and you get less and less sunlight. It typically goes away in the spring and summer.
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
List three somatic symptoms of depression. (Somatic - you feel it in your body/body related)
What are: Sleep difficulties, Changes in appetite or weight, Poor Concentration, Fatigue, Psychomotor agitation or retardation (and others)
List 5 common side effects of antidepressants.
What is: nausea, increased appetite and weight gain, loss of sexual desire, fatigue, insomnia, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, agitation, irritability, anxiety (and others).
What is the one primary cause for depression?
What is none. There are many variables, DNA, Environmental factors, Trauma, brain chemistry and many others.
List 5 Coping Skills you can do in a hospital setting.
What is: mindfulness, relaxation, mediation, deep breathing, count to 10 slowly, box breathing, journaling, listen to music, go for a walk, do yoga etc.
Women who have major depression in the weeks and months after childbirth may have ___________?
What is Peripartum (Postpartum) Depression?