Symptoms
Medications
Causes
Coping Skills
Substance Abuse
100

A symptom of depression is a persistently

______________ mood.

Sad, depressed, or unhappy

100

Which of the following are antidepressants:

a) Zoloft, Cymbalta, Lexapro

b) Amoxicillin, Naproxen, Ibuprofen

c) Klonopin, Ativan, Xanax

a) Zoloft, Cymbalta, Lexapro

100

If these people have a history of depression, you are at

a higher risk for it.

Family members

100

A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to  ____________

Exercise

100

Name one of the support groups for people who have a desire to stop using drugs or alcohol

AA,

NA,

12 step group,

 etc.

200

Name 2 symptoms of stress – one physical, and one emotional.

PHYSICAL: sweating, goose bumps, vomiting, insomnia, muscle pain,  headaches, etc.


EMOTIONAL: crying, anxiety, racing thoughts, worrying, etc.

200

What do

antidepressants

attempt to fix?

Imbalances in

neurotransmitters

in the brain

200

_________ is commonly linked with the pleasure system of the brain.

Disruption to this is connected

to psychosis and schizophrenia.

Dopamine

200

Name 5 people you

can talk to about your

feelings of depression, addiction, or mental illness

Family, therapist,

close friend, counselor,

social worker, sponsor,

doctor, teacher, minister,

co-worker, etc.

200

A strong desire to consume a particular substance is called a

_____________

Craving

300

This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity

Lack of interest

or

Lack of pleasure

300

When a person begins

antidepressants, what symptoms improve before the

depressed mood improves?

Energy levels

and

the ability to take action

or make decisions

300

Name 5

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, loss of a job/home/car,

divorce, marriage, new baby,

etc.

300

Name 3 coping skills

you can use

when you are

angry

Deep breathing,

taking a walk,

journal, meditate,

listen to music, etc.

300

What drug causes

addiction the

fastest?

Nicotine

400

When symptoms reappear

or get worse,

this is referred to as

____________

Relapse

400

How long does it take

for antidepressants

to start having their full effect?

4 – 6

Weeks

400

Name 4 things

that can trigger

a relapse

Change, starting/continuing use of

substances, stress, stopping

medications, people, situations,

places, photos, movies, etc.

400

What are 3 coping skills

you can use to improve  your self-esteem?

Learn a new skill,

positive affirmations,

writing, positive self-talk,

increase social network, exercise, etc.

400

When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect it is called

_____________

Increased

tolerance

500

Definition: This refers to people who are born with, or acquire very early in life, a tendency to develop a problem in a specific medical area

Biological Vulnerability

or

Genetic Predisposition

500

What are 3 benefits of being medication compliant?

More stable mood

less chance of relapse

balance of neurotransmitters

better overall health

better responsibility

etc.

500

Name 2 of the

3 neurotransmitters involved with depression

Norepinephrine,

Serotonin,

Dopamine

500

What are 5 benefits of

having good

coping skills?

Ability to decrease symptoms of

depression/anxiety/cravings,

better management of emotions,

better mood, higher self esteem,

less stress, better time

management, more energy, etc.

500

A mental state that is characterized by compulsive  drug use or compulsive engagement in rewarding behavior despite adverse consequences is called

_______________

Addiction