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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 an SSRI antidepressant.

fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram

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A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______.
What is NEUROTRANSMITTERS
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A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is ______.

What is EXERCISE

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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

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The symptom of depression in which you want to end you life is known as _______.
What is SUICIDE
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What is the main neurotransmitter involved with depression?

Serotonin

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

What is FAMILY MEMBERS? (genetic link)

200

Appropriate people to talk when you are having feelings of being overwhelmed or depressed

What is FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, RELATIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, RELIGIOUS COUNSELOR?

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

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This word describes they symptom occurs when you stop wanting to do any activities or have little interest

What is anhedonia?

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)
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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

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

What is 2 WEEKS? (along with 5 other factors)

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How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
What is 2 TO 4 WEEKS
400
Name one of three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
What is NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE
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Foods that have naturally occurring serotonin in them

What are chocolate, cheese, pineapple, eggs, salmon, nuts, tofu?

400

A long term type of depression, which has less severe symptoms

What is DYSTHYMIA or DYSTHYMIC DISORDER?

500

Name three theories that can contribute to depression

what is: pyschodynamic,  neuroendocrine, genetic, neurochemical?
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The class of depression medication can cause a hypertensive crisis

What are MAOI's?

500

Name three different types of depressive disorders

What is: SAD, post partum, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, self harm, cyclothymic disorder?

500

Name two non-pharmacological medical modalities that can help with depression

ECT, TMI, psychotherapy, DBS

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A persistent angry or irritable mood disturbance with temper outbursts, beginning before age 10

What is DMDD? (Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder)