Symptoms
A symptom of depression is a persistently ____ mood.
What is SAD or DEPRESSED or UNHAPPY
Give the name of one antidepressant.
What is PROZAN, ZOLOFT, PAXIL, CELEXA, LEXAPRO, LUVOX, EFFEXOR, CYMBALTA, WELLBUTRIN, ELAVIL, LIMBITROL, NORPRAMIN, SINEQUAN, TOFRANIL, PAMELOR, AVENTYL, VIVACTIL, NARDIL, MARPLAN, or PARNATE.
A cause of depression is an imbalance in ____.
NEUROTRANSMITTERS or IMBALANCED CHEMICALS IN BRAIN.
A natural way to get in shape and increase feelings of happiness is to ____.
EXERCISE
Name a well-known support group associated with alcoholism?
AA (Alcoholic’s Anonymous)
Name 2 symptoms of withdrawal.
What is SWEATING, GOOSEBUMPS, VOMITING, ANXIETY, INSOMNIA, or MUSCLE PAIN
What do antidepressants attempt to fix?
THEY TRY TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCES IN NEUROTRANSMITTERS
If these people have a history of depression, you are put at a higher risk for depression.
FAMILY MEMBERS
Who could you talk to about your feelings of depression/addiction?
FAMILY, CLOSE FRIEND, COUNSELOR, SOCIAL WORKER, SPONSOR, DOCTOR, THERAPIST, TEACHER, ETC
A strong desire to consume a particular substance is a ____?
What is CRAVING
This symptom occurs when you stop liking your favorite hobby/activity.
What is LACK OF INTEREST /PLEASURE
When a person begins medication, what symptoms improve before the depressed mood improves?
What is ENERGY LEVELS AND THE ABILITY TO TAKE ACTION (MAKE DECISIONS).
Name 2 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
What are 2 ways of improving your self-esteem?
LEARNING NEW SKILL, NEW INTERESTS/ACTIVITIES, WRITING, SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT YOURSELF, ETC.
When a person gradually needs a larger dose of a drug to feel the same effect, it is called ____.
INCREASED TOLERANCE
Abnormal physical or psychological features that follow the abrupt discontinuation of a drug that has the capability of producing physical dependence.
What is WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOM
How long does it take for antidepressants to start having an effect?
2-4 WEEKS.
Name one of the three neurotransmitters involved with depression.
NOREPINEPHRINE, SEROTONIN, or DOPAMINE.
What are benefits of having good coping skills?
ABILITY TO DECREASE SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION OR CRAVINGS, BETTER MANAGEMENT OF EMOTIONS, A BETTER MOOD, OR HIGHER SELF-ESTEEM, ETC.
A primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry is referred to as ____.
ADDICTION
People often use drugs to _______ symptoms of mental health issues.
What is COPE WITH or IGNORE or SUPPRESS
Mixing alcohol with these may raise your blood pressure
What are anti-depressants
Drugs can be addictive because they disrupt your brain's natural _______ system.
What is REWARD
It has been a rough day and your friend just keeps cracking jokes and not taking anything serious.. are they coping in a healthy way?
What is yes, using humor.
Which of the following does the word "intoxicated" usually belong to? a.)Smoking b.)Drinking c.)Drugs
What is Drinking.