Depression Flashcards
It is a common mental health
disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It can impact anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. Understanding this disorder is crucial for supporting those who experience it and for
promoting mental health awareness in our communities.
Depression
_____ IS MORE THAN JUST FEELING SAD OR DOWN. IT’S A COMPLEX MENTAL
HEALTH CONDITION CHARACTERIZED BY
PERSISTENT FEELINGS OF ______, ______, AND A LACK OF _____
OR ______ IN ACTIVITIES. IT CAN AFFECT HOW YOU ____, ____, AND ____ DAILY ACTIVITIES.
DEPRESSION
SADNESS
HOPELESSNESS
INTEREST
PLEASURE
THINK
FEEL
HANDLE
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
THE DSM-5 OUTLINES THE FOLLOWING CRITERION TO MAKE A DIAGNOSIS OF DEPRESSION. THE INDIVIDUAL MUST BE EXPERIENCING ______ SYMPTOMS DURING THE SAME _____ PERIOD AND AT LEAST ___ OF THE SYMPTOMS SHOULD BE EITHER (1) _________ OR (2) __________.
FIVE OR M0RE
2-WEEK
ONE
DEPRESSED MOOD
LOSS OF INTEREST OR PLEASURE
- __________ most of the day, nearly every day.
Depressed mood
- Markedly _________ or _____ in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day.
diminished interest or pleasure
- Significant ______ when not dieting or ______, or _______________ nearly every day.
weight loss
weight gain
decrease or increase in appetite
- A _________ and a __________ (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings of restlessness or being slowed down).
slowing down of thought
reduction of physical movement
- ______ or _______ nearly every day.
Fatigue
loss of energy
- Feelings of ________ or excessive or ________ nearly every day.
worthlessness
inappropriate guilt
- Diminished ability to ______, or _______, nearly every day.
think or concentrate
indecisiveness
- Recurrent ________, recurrent ______ without a specific plan, or a ______ or a specific plan for committing suicide.
thoughts of death
suicidal ideation
suicide attempt
CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
CHANGES IN NEUROTRANSMITTERS LIKE SEROTONIN AND DOPAMINE CAN CONTRIBUTE TO DEPRESSION.
BRAIN CHEMISTRY IMBALANCE
A BRAIN CHEMICAL THAT HELPS
REGULATE MOOD, SLEEP, APPETITE, AND OTHER
BODILY FUNCTIONS. IT’S OFTEN CALLED THE “FEEL-GOOD” NEUROTRANSMITTER BECAUSE IT INFLUENCES FEELINGS OF WELL-BEING AND HAPPINESS.
SEROTONIN
It plays a key role in the brain’s reward system, influencing motivation, pleasure, and
reinforcement of behaviors. It’s also involved in movement, memory, attention, and regulating emotional responses. Dysfunctions in _________ levels are associated with conditions like Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia, and addiction.
DOPAMINE
CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
HAVING A FAMILY HISTORY OF DEPRESSION CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK.
GENETICS
