A symptom of depression is a persistently _____ mood.
What is SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
100
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
100
A cause of depression is an imbalance in _______
What is neurotransmitters
100
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is ______
What is EXERCISE
100
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
200
he symptom of depression in which you want to end you life is known as _______.
What is Suicide
200
What do antidepressants attempt to fix
What is Neurotransmitters
200
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression
What is Family
200
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression?
What is 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.
What is BIPOLAR DISORDER OR MANIC DEPRESSION
300
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity
What is Lack of Interest
300
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
What is Energy and Decision Making
300
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 OF ABUSE.
300
What are two ways of improving your self-esteem
What is EARNING 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 PERSISTENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
400
How long do symptoms of suicide have to last in order for a person to be diagnosed?
What is 2 weeks
400
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect
What is 2-4 Weeks
400
Name one of three neurotransmitters involved with depression
What is NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE.
400
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
400
A person who has depression and some form of psychosis