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What Do You Know About Depression?

Test your understanding of depression by taking this quiz.

1. Which of these is a symptom of depression?

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This loss of interest can also cause problems with sleeping and eating. Brief periods of depressed mood are normal. But ongoing lack of interest is a problem.

A. Sarcasm B. Unexplained anger C. Loss of interest in all things D. Fast mood swings

2. Depression can occur at what ages?

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Depression can occur as early as childhood. The most common ages for depression are from 30 to 50. Symptoms of the disease can occur at any age. They should be treated by a healthcare provider.

A. 20 to 30 B. 30 to 40 C. 40 to 50 D. All of the above

3. A major cause of depression in women is:

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Some research says more women than men have depression because of stresses that women face. These include major obligations at home and work, single parenthood, and caring for both children and aging parents. How these factors may affect women isn't yet fully understood. All people have stress. In women, hormones may affect how they handle the stress. And as in men, hormones may raise the risk for heart attack in the face of stress.

A. Increased stress B. Sadness C. Jealousy D. Competitiveness

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

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Put them off until your depression lifts.

A. A supportive relationship B. Exercise C. Major decisions D. All of the above

5. Which of these signs mean you should talk to a healthcare provider about your depression?

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Seek help if you have any of these problems for more than 2 weeks.

A. Trouble focusin or remembering things B. Constant tiredness or low energy C. A feeling of the "blues" that doesn't go away D. All of the above

6. How should you respond to a depressed person?

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Ask what is wrong if someone seems depressed. Be a listener. It may help the person figure out what started the depression.

A. Be upbeat B. Listen C. Encourage the person to spend time alone D. Spend time with the person but don’t talk about depression

7. Which of these will do more harm than good when you want to help a depressed person?

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Instead of trying to solve their problems, do active listening. Acknowledge what they are saying without judging. Encourage them to talk about things they enjoy. Let them know they are important to you.

A. Offering solutions B. Planning fun activities C. Overanalyzing the problem D. A and C

8. Good nutrition may improve your state of mind. Which of these vitamins may help ease depressed moods?

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L-tyrosine is also helpful. It is an amino acid that converts to norepinephrine in the body.

A. Vitamin C B. Vitamin B-complex C. Vitamin A D. Vitamin E

9. Depression and other mood disorders cost the U.S. how much money in lost work?

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Serious mental illness has a large impact on the U.S. It costs more than $193 billion a year in lost earnings.

A. Thousands of dollars B. Millions of dollars C. Billions of dollars D. Trillions of dollars

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Online Medical Reviewer: Ballas, Paul, DO
Online Medical Reviewer: Fraser, Marianne, MSN, RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Watson, L Renee, MSN, RN

Date Last Reviewed: 8/1/2019

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