Factors That May Contribute
Symptoms
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Coping Skills
Chemicals
100

Research supports that depression, like many other diseases, tends to run in families so there seems to be a genetic tendency toward depression for some people more than others

Genetics  

100

Name 5 of of the symptoms of depression 

Depressed mood

Loss of interest/pleasure

Weight change

Difficulty concentrating

Sleep difficulties

Fatigue

Feelings of worthlessness

Thoughts of death

100

Name 2 risk factors 

Poverty

Unemployment

Social isolation

Stressful life events

100

Name examples of distraction coping skills 

Conversation, listen to talk radio, read, do puzzles, TV, computer games, jigsaws, solve a problem, make a list, learn something new, cleaning & tidying, gardening, arts & crafts

100

Dopamine is the 

the reward chemical 

200

As one would expect, traumatic life events such as abuse, neglect, significant loss, etc. can contribute to depression

Trauma

200

Symptoms must last for more than 

 2 weeks

200

Alcohol use increases the risk of developing depression because it is a

Depressant 

200

Name examples of grounding coping skills 

Use body & senses: smell fragrances, slowly taste food, notice the colors around you. Walk on the grass barefoot, squeeze clay or mud, do yoga, meditate, exercise.

200

oxytocin is the 

love hormone 

300

Obviously during difficult times in life (such as unemployment, financial problems, sickness, divorce, etc.) people may be more susceptible to depression

Life situations

300

Symptoms must cause significant 

Distress/stress

Impact ability to function

Impact relationships 

300

Name one reason why substance use increases the risk of developing depression?

Causes a chemical imbalance

Causes relationship conflict

Hinders ability to process emotions

Makes it difficult to function and accomplish task

300

Name examples of emotional release coping skills 

Yell, scream, run! Try a cold shower. Let yourself cry… and sob. Put on a funny DVD and let yourself laugh! Try boxing, popping balloons, or crank up some music & dance crazy!

300

serotonin 

the mood stablizer

400

Having another psychological, physical or medical condition can contribute to depression. For example, struggling with a serious anxiety disorder can in itself also be very depressing. The same goes for medical conditions. When someone is struggling with poor health, injury, disability or pain that can trigger feelings of depression

Other conditions

400

What is depression?

A mood disorder characterized by the inability to experience pleasure, difficulty in concentrating, disturbance of sleep and appetite, and feelings of sadness, guilt and helplessness

400

About how many American adults suffer from depression 

Roughly 16 million 

7 percent of the population 

400

Name examples of self love coping skills 

Massage hands with nice cream, manicure your nails, cook a special meal, clean your house (or just make your bed), bubble bath or long shower, brush hair, buy a small treat

400

endorphin is the 

pain killer and stress reliever 

500

When substance use gets out of control, depression may follow.

Substance use

500

Name 9 symptoms of depression 

Depressed mood

Loss of interest/pleasure

Weight change

Psychomotor agitation (movement that serves no purpose, tapping, pacing, eyc)

Difficulty concentrating

Sleep difficulties

Fatigue

Feelings of worthlessness

Thoughts of death

500

True or False?

Young adults aged 18–25 are 60% more likely to have depression than people aged 50 or older.

True

500

Name examples of access your higher self coping skills 

Help someone else, smile at strangers (see how many smiles you get back), pray, volunteer, do randomly kind things for others, pat dogs at the local park, join a cause

500

Examples of releasing endorphins include 

Laughter

Essential Oils

Music

Dark Chocolate

Exercising