LC Mood Disorders

Nathaniel is a heavy smoker, and for the past three months, he has been severely depressed. His doctor told him that it is likely that he smokes so much because:

nicotine can temporarily increase norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter scarce in people with depression.

The brains of people who suffer from _____ tend to have low levels of serotonin.

depression

According to the World Health Organization, a depressive episode plagues about _____ percent of women in any given year.

9.5

Trina suffers from depression. Her physician has placed her on an antidepressant that will help to increase her _____ supplies by blocking reuptake so that her receptor sites get enough of this neurotransmitter.

serotonin

Elaine feels that her life is empty. She has lost interest in career and hobbies, and she wonders if she would be better off dead. She is most likely suffering from a(n):

mood disorder.

Boris is a prolific painter. However, he is also prone to periods of hopelessness and depression, which are followed by periods of mania. It is very likely that Boris is suffering from a(n):

bipolar disorder

The risk of suicide is greatest for those diagnosed with depression when:

they begin to rebound and become capable of following through with their plans.

Neal has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Neal interprets negative stressful events using a pessimistic explanatory style. His explanatory style creates a hopeless depressed state, which then hampers the way Neal thinks and acts, causing more negative stressful events. Neal's depression may be caused by a(n):

vicious cycle.

The police brought Elaine to the emergency room after she was seen running down the street in her underwear yelling that she "has the power!" Elaine was also spending large amounts of money across town and was rude and reckless over the last 5 days. In the ER, Elaine would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions. Elaine is most likely suffering from:

bipolar disorder

For the past four weeks, Odessa has been feeling lethargic and worthless. Her friends are worried because she no longer shows interest in her normal social activities. It is very likely that Odessa is suffering from:

major depressive disorder.

John has been having difficulties getting out of bed. He is not interested in going out with friends, and hardly ever answers the phone. John has let a number of bills go unpaid, he is sleeping 12-14 hours a day, and he cannot concentrate at work. He has called in sick to work at least once each week. John is most likely suffering from:

major depressive disorder.