mental health links

Question 1

what is anxiety and how can It be treated ?

Answer 1

unrealistic unfounded fear, worry and nervousnesss which impacts concentration, sleep and daily tasks

self help
psychological treatment
medication

Question 2

what did Hiles et al 2017 find ?

Answer 2

those with low levels of PA had higher levels of anxiety and depression

positive correlation but no C&E

Question 3

what is depression + symptoms ?

Answer 3

state of extreme dejection or melancholy + low mood

continuous low mood, low energy , withdrawing from social activities

Question 4

what might be used to assess depression and what might be used to treat it?

Answer 4

beck depression inventory
anxiety + depression questionnaire

anti-depressants
talking therapy
self help-groups

Question 5

who looked at depression and inflammation ?

Answer 5

keicolt-glacer et al 2015

Question 6

what did keicolt-glacer et al 2015 find ?

Answer 6

depression increases inflammation

depression common in medical illnesses such as RA

1/3 of people with depression have raised inflammatory markers e.g. CRP,Il-6 , TNF alpha

Question 7

what is stress and its symptoms ?

Answer 7

bodily/mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium

increased HR
increased sweating
feeling anxious
(heightened sympathetic nervous system activity)

Question 8

what is fatigue and its symptoms ?

Answer 8

physical : difficulty in body ability to complete tasks

mental: difficulty concentrating or maintaining focus often caused by overworking or lack of sleep

emotional: emotional overwhelm or burnout often caused by stress/ grief

Question 9

what did karshikoff et al 2017 find about fatigue ?

Answer 9

low grade inflammation is associated with fatigue

e.g. type 2 diabetes