Synapse
A chemical messenger
What is a neurotransmitter?
Neurotransmitter that plays an important role in depression
What is serotonin?
Neurotransmitter that plays an important role in ADHD
The study of the nervous system and its development, structure, and function
What is neuroscience?
Psychology and Theatre
What did Michaelle study in college?
Launching pad on neuron for neurotransmitters/signals
What is the axon terminal?
Mood, memory, sleep, digestion
What is serotonin responsible for?
Learning, mood, concentration, body movement
What is dopamine responsible for?
What is a neuron?
Telenovelas, playing with cats, listening to music
What are Christie's hobbies?
Part of the neuron responsible for receiving signals
What is a dendrite?
Lexapro, zoloft, prozac
What are medications for depression?
The three types of ADHD
Eating right, healthy sleeping habits, and daily exercise
What are lifestyle choices that can treat mental illnesses?
Is gay and has a coffee blog
Who is Osmar?
Part of the dendrite that picks up the neurotransmitter
What is a receptor?
Blocks the reuptake of serotonin
What are selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors?
ADHD stands for this
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?
Lifestyle changes, medication, and therapy
What are treatments for mental illness?
University of Minnesota
Where do the MINDS scholars (or names) work?
Other name for synapse
What is the synaptic cleft?
10%
How many americans experienced depression in 2020?
Sleep issues, memory problems, and impacted self-esteem
What are some symptoms for ADHD combined type?
Replacing negative behavior with positive behavior
What is behavioral therapy?
Researcher/neuroscientist
What job do Christie, Michaelle, and Osmar have?