Neurotransmitters
The neurotransmitter that produces feelings of pleasure when released by the brain reward system.
Dopamine
What is another name for brain cells?
Neurons.
This mental health condition is triggered by a terrifying event. Some symptoms include flashbacks, severe anxiety, and nightmares.
PTSD.
What vitamin, received from sunlight may help regulate mood and reduce depression?
Vitamin D.
Who was the first to sign the declaration of independence.
John Hancock.
The neurotransmitter involved in many functions including mood, appetite, and sensory perception.
Serotonin
This is a small almond shaped structure in the brain that tells the body when it is in a dangerous situation and triggers anxiety as a response.
Amygdala.
A form of depression that many people experience during the winter months.
Seasonal Depression.
A type of exercise therapy, with focus on breathing and stretching that is effective in relieving symptoms of depression, pain, and sleep issues.
Yoga
How many presidents have been assassinated?
3
This neurotransmitter is known as the Love hormone and plays a role in bonding.
Oxytocin.
What part of the body is known as the "second brain" as it produces, uses, and modulates more than 30 neurotransmitters. It stores the majority of serotonin (95%).
This disorder is the leading cause of disability worldwide and affects more than 234 million people of all ages.
Depression.
Men are twice as likely as women to be diagnosed with depression? True or False
False.
Which branch of military did President John F. Kennedy serve in?
US Navy.
This neurotransmitter releases a brief euphoria to mask physical pain
Cortisol.
The part of the brain that is responsible for personality, decision-making, and social behavior.
Frontal Lobes.
What disorder is characterized by episodes of both depression and mania.
Bipolar Disorder.
Name 4 non-pharmacological ways to improve mood?
Diet, exercise, therapy, yoga.
Who was the only president to serve more than two terms?
Franklin D. Roosevelt.
What is the main stress hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter? It is known as the key player in the body's stress response.
Cortisol.
The part of the brain responsible for forming memories?
The Hippocampus.
A life threatening complication from alcohol withdrawal characterized by hallucinations, mental confusion, and disorientation.
Delirium.
A mental exercise, practiced for thousands of years, which trains in attention and awareness. Shown to reduce anxiety and depression.
Meditation.
Who was the first and only president to resign?
Nixon.