Depression Quiz

1. Which of these behaviors is one symptom of depression?

A. cynicismB. unexplained aggressionC. loss of interest in all thingsD. rapid mood swings

2. Depression peaks at certain life stages. People in which group are likely to experience it most often?

A. 16 to 24B. 25 to 44C. 45 to 49D. 50 and older

3. A major cause of depression in women is:

A. increased stressesB. sadnessC. jealousyD. competitiveness

4. Which of these should you avoid if you're depressed?

A. a romantic relationshipB. a job changeC. major decisionsD. all of the above

5. Which of these are signs your depression is serious enough to warrant professional help?

A. difficulty concentrating or remembering thingsB. constant fatigue or listlessnessC. a lingering feeling of the "blues"D. all of the above

6. How should you respond to a depressed person?

A. be upbeatB. listenC. encourage the person to spend time aloneD. keep the person company but don’t talk about the depression

7. Which of these approaches will do more harm than good when you're trying to help a depressed person?

A. offering solutionsB. scheduling leisure activitiesC. overanalyzing the problemD. a and c

8. Proper nutrition may improve your state of mind. Which of these vitamins may help alleviate depressed moods if you are deficient in it?

A. vitamin CB. vitamin B-complexC. vitamin AD. vitamin E

9. Depression and other mood disorders cost the United States how much in lost work time?

A. $10 millionB. $16 millionC. $16 billionD. $30 billion

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