Depression and suicide

Question 1

a variety of psychological illnesses that interfere with a person’s ability to participate in their normal activities because of negative moods and behaviors

Answer 1

Mental disorders

Question 2

chemicals that assist in transmitting messages between nerve cells in the brain (Ex. Serotonin and endorphins). Certain neurotransmitters regulate mood and when they are not available in sufficient quantities the result can be depression.

Answer 2

Neurotransmitters

Question 3

a neurotransmitter involved in mood, sleep, appetite, and impulsive and aggressive behavior

Answer 3

serotonin

Question 4

physical or emotional pressures, demands or anything perceived as a threat, challenge or danger that can cause depression, panic or an episode of mania

Answer 4

Trigger

Question 5

normal, healthy, temporary emotion; feeling ‘blue’ or ‘down’ occasionally

Answer 5

sadness

Question 6

an illness involving sadness, discouragement, despair or hopelessness lasting for two or more weeks

Answer 6

Depression

Question 7

hopelessness and helplessness. People with depression tend to have negative and self-critical thoughts

Answer 7

Pessimism

Question 8

isolation and alienation from social situations, friends and family

Answer 8

withdrawal

Question 9

period of extreme anxiety and physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, shakiness, dizziness and racing thoughts

Answer 9

Panic attacks

Question 10

wishing to be dead, thinking about suicide, or feeling hopeless and helpless about how to solve life’s problems

Answer 10

Suicidal

Question 11

an illness in which periods of mania, depression and normal moods alternate

Answer 11

Bipolar disorder

Question 12

treatment of behavioral and emotional concerns (mental or emotional disorders) by talking to a psychologist, psychiatrists or other mental health professional

Answer 12

Physcotherapy

Question 13

a suicide prevention hotline staffed by the Samaritans, 1-877-252-8336.

Answer 13

Samariteens