Depression Awareness Crossword Puzzle

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DEPRESSION: a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
MAJOR: This depression includes symptoms of depressed mood or loss of interest, most of the time for at least 2 weeks.
PERSISTENT: (Fill in the blank) _______ Depressive Disorder consists of less severe symptoms of depression that last much longer, usually for at least 2 years.
SEASONAL: This depression that comes and goes with the seasons, with symptoms typically starting in the late fall or early winter and going away during the spring and summer.
RISK FACTORS: (Fill in the blank) Genetics, Drug and/or alcohol misuse, life changes, trauma, or stress are common ____ _____.
PERINATAL: This depression occurs during pregnancy or after.
POSTPARTUM: This depression is more severe and long-lasting after childbirth.
EXERCISE: can help with prevention and mild-to-moderate symptoms.
COGNITIVE: (Fill in the blank) _____ Behavioral Therapy helps assess and change negative thinking patterns associated with depression.
TRUE: (True/False) Medication may help reduce or control symptoms of depression.
SUPPORT: Provide participants an opportunity to share experience and coping strategies in a group setting.
TALK: This form of therapy helps you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills.
FALSE: (True/False) Depression affects everyone the same way and is a part of aging.
NAMI: A resource that can be used to receive support or information regarding mental health.

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depression: a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
major: this depression includes symptoms of depressed mood or loss of interest, most of the time for at least 2 weeks.
persistent: (fill in the blank) _ depressive disorder consists of less severe symptoms of depression that last much longer, usually for at least 2 years.
seasonal: this depression that comes and goes with the seasons, with symptoms typically starting in the late fall or early winter and going away during the spring and summer.
risk factors: (fill in the blank) genetics, drug and/or alcohol misuse, life changes, trauma, or stress are common _ _ .
perinatal: this depression occurs during pregnancy or after.
postpartum: this depression is more severe and long-lasting after childbirth.
exercise: can help with prevention and mild-to-moderate symptoms.
cognitive: (fill in the blank) _ behavioral therapy helps assess and change negative thinking patterns associated with depression.
true: (true/false) medication may help reduce or control symptoms of depression.
support: provide participants an opportunity to share experience and coping strategies in a group setting.
talk: this form of therapy helps you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills.
false: (true/false) depression affects everyone the same way and is a part of aging.
nami: a resource that can be used to receive support or information regarding mental health.