2.2.2 - Anxiety, Depression, and Suicide

Summary

Anxiety -How does it feel? -Who gets it? -Types of anxiety -Treatment for anxiety Coping with Depression -Symptoms -Why do people get depressed -Types of depression -Treatment for depression Suicide -Why do people commit suicide? -Risk factors -Warning signs and suicide clusters -Suicide prevention

Which of the following is NOT true? A.Those who abuse drugs are more likely to attempt suicide. B.Major depression sometimes leads to suicide attempts. C.Copycat suicides are a form of cluster suicide. D.Suicide only has consequences for the person who attempts suicide.

D

Periods of depression that do not affect our daily lives are called adjustment disorders. T/F

F

There are no risks when taking medication to treat anxiety. T/F

F

anxiety

Feeling that often causes a sense of nervousness or a need to escape a situation.

suicide

Feeling that often causes a sense of nervousness or a need to escape a situation.

How does therapy help in the treatment of depression? A.changes negative thinking patterns B.alters the chemical balance in the brain C.disrupts damaging electrical signals in the brain D.raises levels of serotonin in the brain

A

Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT: A.feelings of euphoria B.reckless behavior C.inability to concentrate D.giving away possessions

A

Which of these statements BEST describes a suicide cluster? A.A suicide cluster occurs when multiple people attempt suicide at one time. B.A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is attempted in prison. C.A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is performed by a group of people after experiencing a national disaster. D.A suicide cluster occurs when a suicide is covered by multiple media sources.

A

depression

A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness that prevents a person from carrying out everyday activities.

phobia

A strong, excessive fear of an object or a situation.

Hypnosis is sometimes used to treat anxiety disorders. T/F

T

One type of treatment for extreme depression includes sending electrical currents through the brain. T/F

T

Suicide is when a person intentionally ends his or her life. T/F

T

There are several treatment approaches to anxiety disorders. T/F

T