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Symptoms of Depression
Medications
Causes and Triggers
Coping Skills
Types of Depression
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A symptom of depression is a persistently _____ mood.
What is Sad/Unhappy/Depressed
100
These are three examples of anti-depressant medications.
What are (any of the following are acceptable): prozac, zoloft, paxil, celexa, lexapro, luvox, effexor, cymbalta, wellbutrin, remeron, elavil, limbitrol, norpramin, sinequan, tofranil, pamelor, aventyl, vivactil, abilify, nardil, marplan, parnate...
100
Chemicals in your brain called neurotransmitters cause depression when they become this.
What is an unbalanced
100
This is a healthy, natural activity to increase feelings of happiness because it stimulates the brain to release endorphins.
What is exercise/working out
100
This type of depression is categorized by a combination of at least five symptoms that persist for longer than two weeks
What is clincial depression/major depression
200
One extreme symptom of depression that makes an individual consider "ending it all"
What is suicide
200
Anti-depressant medications treat depression by correcting the imbalances of these in the brain.
What are neurotransmitters
200
If these people have had a history of depression, it puts you at higher rish for having it.
Who are family members
200
These are three people that could be included in your social support network who you would divuldge your feelings of depression to.
Who are (any 3 of the following) family member, significant other, friend, sponsor, clergy member, counselor, therapist, social worker, psychologist, psychiatrist, teacher, etc...
200
This depression is categorized by the individual feeling times of extreme sadness but also times of extreme happiness and energy
What is bipolar disorder/manic-depressive disorder/bipolar depression
300
This symptom of depression can lead to decreased activity and dislike of your favorite activities/hobbies.
What is lack of interest/lack of pleasure (anhedonia)
300
One major reason patients do not continue taking their medicine is because these effects are seen weeks prior to the improvement of the depression symptoms.
What are side effects
300
These are two major life events that may cause the onset of depression
What are (any of these are acceptable) trauma, death of a loved one, job loss, substance abuse, chronic stress, break-up, incarceration/legal issues, etc...
300
These are two ways you can improve your self esteem
What are (any of the following) learning a new skill, meeting new people, positive self-think, journaling, exploring new leisure interests, filling up free time, etc...
300
This type of depression occurs when you have a major depressive episode that lasts for longer than two years.
What is chronic depression
400
Symptoms of depression, suicidal ideations in particular, must last this long before a patient can be officially diagnosed.
What is two weeks.
400
To show any noticeable benefits and changes, it can take anti-depressant medications between this many weeks to start working.
What is 2-4 weeks.
400
This is one neurotransmitter associated with depression
What is norepinephrine, dopamine, or seratonin
400
These are three benefits to having good coping skills
What are (any of the following) reduce stress, awareness and management of emotions, reduce depression symptoms, appropriately manage crisis/stressful situations, higher self esteem, identify how you are feeling and rationally find a solutions versus reacting, etc...
400
This long term type of depression is characterized by the length of time symptoms occur, but the symptoms are less severe than other types of depression.
What is dysthymia/dysthymic disorder
500
Clinically, depression is categorized under this broader grouping of disorders.
What are mood disorders.
500
When trying a new anti-depressant medication, there is a risk of a reaction occuring that may cause severe difficulty breathing and constricted airways. You should go to this place immediately if this occurs.
What is the emergency room.
500
Even with a support system in place, an individual can become depressed when they do this instead of utilizing their supports.
What is isolate/isolation
500
Good coping skills used regularly can eliminate feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and chaos and put you back in this of your life
What is control
500
This type of depression occurs when the seasons are changing, particularly summer to fall/winter.
What is seasonal affective disorder