According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America,over 20% of Americans are diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression(2018). As we learn about the nervous system this module, we canuse these two common disorders to help gain an understanding ofbasic nerve function.
For your discussion post, choose either depressionor anxiety and answer the followingquestions. Remember to use your own words when explaining theseconcepts.
- How does depression/anxiety affect neurotransmitters?
- How does depression/anxiety affect synapses?
- How does depression/anxiety affect neuron function?
In your reply posts, share how various treatments may improvethe physiology of the disorders discussed. Since these are commondisorders, you may choose to share personal experiences. If so,keep the information you share confidential and do not share namesor identifying information of others.
