Understanding Depression
A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, anhedonia, and cognitive changes, lasting at least two weeks.
What is major depressive disorder?
Regularly engaging in this type of activity can boost endorphins and help manage depressive symptoms.
What is Exercise?
True or False: Depression is just a sign of weakness.
What is False?
Experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide is a major warning sign and requires this immediately.
What is seeking professional help or calling a crisis line?
Using alcohol or drugs to try to cope with sadness or low mood is sometimes called this type of coping.
What is self-medication?
Depression often arises from a combination of biological, psychological, and this type of factor, which includes environment, relationships, and life stressors.
What are social/environmental factors?
This practice involves focusing on the present moment to reduce stress and negative thoughts.
What is mindfulness or meditation?
True or False: Everyone with depression experiences sadness as their primary symptom.
What is false?
Losing interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed is called this.
What is anhedonia?
People with depression are at higher risk of developing this type of problem involving alcohol, nicotine, or other substances.
What is substance use disorder?
his neurotransmitter, along with serotonin and norepinephrine, plays a key role in mood regulation and is often studied in depression. .
What is dopamine?
Writing down thoughts and feelings in this can help identify triggers and patterns in depression.
What is a journal?
Depression can occur in children, adults, and this other group often overlooked.
What is the elderly?
Sudden disruptions in this, such as changes in sleep, meals, or daily habits, can be a warning sign of depression.
What is routine?
This term describes when both depression and a substance use disorder occur at the same time.
What is co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis?
Depression can affect not just mood but also these physical aspects, including sleep, appetite, and energy.
What are physical or bodily symptoms?
Reaching out to friends, family, or support groups is an example of this type of coping strategy.
What is social support?
Many people believe depression always presents as sadness; in fact, it can also appear as this, especially in men.
What is irritability, anger, or increased risk-taking behavior?
Persistent negative self-talk, catastrophic thinking, and distorted perceptions of reality are cognitive patterns commonly referred to as ___
What are cognitive distortions?
Chronic use of alcohol or drugs can worsen depression by changing these brain chemicals.
What are neurotransmitters?
This neurotransmitter, often targeted by antidepressants, is most associated with mood stabilization and feelings of well-being.
What is Serotonin?
Structuring the day, setting micro-goals, and following daily practices are examples of a?
What is a Routine?
While antidepressants can help, they are most effective when combined with this approach.
What is therapy or lifestyle changes?
If depressive symptoms interfere with work, school, or relationships for more than a few weeks, this is recommended.
What is seeking professional evaluation or treatment?
This type of therapy, often used in addiction treatment and in treating depression, teaches skills to identify triggers, manage cravings, and avoid relapse.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?