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 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 _______
SUICIDE
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What do antidepressants attempt to fix
THEY TRY TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCES IN NEUROTRANSMITTERS
200
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
FAMILY MEMBERS
200
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, REALTIVE, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC
200
This type of depression has episodes of extreme sadness as well as times of extreme happiness and energy
BIPOLAR DISORDER or BIPOLAR DEPRESSION or MANIC DEPRESSION
300
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity
LACK OF INTEREST/PLEASURE
300
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves
ENERGY LEVELS AND THE ABILITY TO TAKE ACTION (MAKE DECISIONS)
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
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
CHRONIC DEPRESSION
400
How long do symptoms of suicide have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed
2 WEEKS
400
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect
2 TO 4 WEEKS
400
Name one of three neurotransmitters involved with depression
NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE.
400
What are benefits of having good coping skills
ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD or HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC.
400
What is a long term type of depression, which has less severe symptoms
DYSTHYMIA or DYSTHYMIC DISORDER
500
How many adults in the United States have depression
15 million American adults
500
What percentage of people diagnosed with depression are treated effectively and return to their usual daily lives
80% – 90%
500
If you had someone in your family who was suffering from major depression what would your first step be?
Ask if they are feeling suicidal
500
If you are feeling suicidal in school who should you talk to?
A school counselor or a trusted adult
500
Go to a neighbours house or someone you can trust or if you feel like if you move you will be unsafe call 911
What if you are feeling suicidal at home while alone and you get the urge to harm yourself. How can you make sure you feel better?