The Story Of Depression

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1. What are the major causes of depression? All of these Genetic predisposition Chemical inbalance in the brain The result of a traumatic experience or personal setback

2. What age group suffers mostly from major depression? Elderly adults Young men Young women Teen-agers

3. How long do mood swings happen for bipolar disorder victims? 6 months Several days at a time A few weeks at a time A few days to many years

4. Severe depression accompanied by hallucinations and delusions are symptoms of which of these? Psychotic depression Dysthymia Major depression Bipolar disorder

5. People who make impulsive, regrettable decisions, such as spending large amounts of money at once, suffer from which of these? Major depression Bipolar disorder Psychotic depression Dysthymia

6. Dysthymia is the least serious form of depression, but what effects does it have on its victims? It lasts longer than other forms of depression and can lead to double depression It causes temporary blindness More victims of this disease commit suicide It is often mistaken for major depression

7. What percentage of Americans suffer from seasonal affective disorder? 5% 25% 10% 20%

8. What is bipolar disorder also commonly called? Chronic depression Schizophrenia Manic depression Dysthymia

9. How would you know when a depressed person is contemplating suicide? When they talk about tying up loose ends When they give away prized possessions All of these When they write letters and sign good-bye

10. How can you tell if someone suffers from depression when you first meet that person? By their physical appearance Many depression victims are quick to admit their illness By their irrational behavior You can't. There are no obvious clues