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Quiz about Depression True and False 2
Quiz about Depression True and False 2

Depression True and False 2 Trivia Quiz


Depression is a mental illness which millions of people around the world suffer from. Here is a brief quiz to help you learn more.

A multiple-choice quiz by MollyGrue. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
MollyGrue
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
85,631
Updated
May 29 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
10730
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: pusdoc (10/10), Guest 73 (0/10), mazza47 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Children do not suffer from depression.


Question 2 of 10
2. Depression is a common illness.


Question 3 of 10
3. Exercise can help some forms of depression.


Question 4 of 10
4. Change in season can bring on some forms of depression.


Question 5 of 10
5. You have to feel depressed to have depression.


Question 6 of 10
6. A depressed person living in a home with a gun in it is more likely to commit suicide than one in a home without a gun.


Question 7 of 10
7. Schizophrenia and Bi-Polar Disorder are the same thing.


Question 8 of 10
8. Bi-Polar Disorder and Manic Depression are the same thing.


Question 9 of 10
9. More women than men are likely to suffer from depression.


Question 10 of 10
10. There are several treatments for depression.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Children do not suffer from depression.

Answer: False

The depressed child may pretend to be sick, refuse to go to school, cling to a parent, or worry that the parent may die. Older children may sulk, get into trouble at school, be negative, grouchy, and feel misunderstood.(National Institute of Mental Health)
2. Depression is a common illness.

Answer: True

Depression is so common that over 1 in 5 Americans can expect to get some form of depression in their lifetime. Over 1 in 20 Americans have a depressive disorder every year. Women are almost twice as likely as men to experience a depressive episode throughout their lives. Those who seem to be most likely to experience depression are married women, women in poverty, adolescents, and unmarried men. Fortunately, there are many highly effective treatments for depression today that alleviate much of the suffering associated with depressive symptoms.(National Institute of Mental Health)
3. Exercise can help some forms of depression.

Answer: True

Is exercise good for improving your mood? The simple answer can be summed up in two short words: "Yes, but..." It's an undisputed "yes" if you're in a low mood because of a bad day, and perhaps also if you meet the official criteria for major depression with mild symptoms.

However, the "but" applies to several factors researchers and therapists are currently working hard to more clearly define.
4. Change in season can bring on some forms of depression.

Answer: True

SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a clinically diagnosed disorder typically characterized by a fall or winter onset with several of the following symptoms:feeling sad or depressed, lethargy, difficulty, concentrating, carbohydrate or sugar cravings (often accompanied by weight gain), difficulty waking in the morning, sleep disturbance, social withdrawal, reduced productivity, and/or irritability.

These symptoms are a result of important brain chemicals, namely serotonin and melatonin, becoming imbalanced due to the decreased availability of light in the fall and winter seasons. The impact of SAD is felt in one's general emotional state, relationships, occupation, and/or overall sense of life satisfaction. When untreated, the symptoms typically worsen as winter progresses. In the northern latitudes, this disorder affects up to one in five people.
5. You have to feel depressed to have depression.

Answer: False

You can have depressive illness without really feeling depressed.
If you don't feel real depressed or suicidal, but everything else in your life is wrong, you may have unrecognized depressive symptoms.
6. A depressed person living in a home with a gun in it is more likely to commit suicide than one in a home without a gun.

Answer: True

If you have a gun in your home, you are five times more likely to have a suicide in your house than homes without a gun.
7. Schizophrenia and Bi-Polar Disorder are the same thing.

Answer: False

Schizophrenia distorts the senses, making it very difficult for the individual to tell what is real from what is not real. Whereas Bi-Polars suffer from bouts of manic episodes, ranging from euphoria to irritability.
8. Bi-Polar Disorder and Manic Depression are the same thing.

Answer: True

Bipolar depression, or bipolar disorder, is a biochemical disorder. It's also called "manic depression." A person suffering from bipolar depression experiences depression coupled with manic episodes. The swing from depression into the manic episode is quite marked, and at either pole of emotion the sufferer feels out of control. Manic episodes may last for days, weeks, or even months.

In some extreme cases, a patient may switch between mania and depression several times a day. Behaviors during manic episodes vary from euphoria to irritability.

Some people experience manic episodes that are characterized by wild swings in thinking, excessive gaiety, exaggerated sexuality, or decreased sleep.
9. More women than men are likely to suffer from depression.

Answer: True

The rates of major depression and dysthymia in women are around double those of men, irrespective of their financial state or race, with the same pattern having been found in several countries. Dysthymia is a chronic depressive illness, lasting for at least two years.
10. There are several treatments for depression.

Answer: True

Some options are: Antidepressants, Psychotherapy/Counseling, Cognitive Therapy, Hormonal, Nutritional, Supplementation, Special Treatment Clinics, Herbal, ECT (Shock Treatments)

Often two or more of the above treatments are combined, based on the needs of the individual.
Source: Author MollyGrue

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