Overview
Depression in Women
Depression in Men
Depression in Children
Depression in the Elderly
Treating Depression
Where to Get Help
Surviving Depression
Helping Someone who is Depressed
Test Your Knowledge
Okay, let's see how much you know. Be sure to select an answer for each question. Good luck!
Name: 1. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depression?
A. Marked and persistent sadness, anxiety or a sense of 'emptiness' B. Difficulty in concentrating, remembering and making decisions C. Feelings of helplessness, unwarranted guilt and worthlessness D. Racing thoughts, inappropriate behavior, poor judgment and even delusions E. Loss of interest and enjoyment in work, school or favorite activities
2.The annual cost of depression to the U.S. economy, in treatment costs, suicide mortality costs and lost productivity is estimated at:
A. $49 billion B. $74.7 billion C. $83 billion D. $106 billion
3. In the course of a lifetime, what percentage of women and men will suffer at least one bout of depression?
A. 20 percent of women and ten percent of men B. 30 percent of women and 15 percent of men C. 20 percent of women and five percent of men D. 25 percent of women and 15 percent of men
4. True or False? Major depression is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. and other established market economies worldwide.
A. True B. False
5. Which of the following is not one of the three classes of depression
A. Major depression B. Bereavement C. Dysthimia D. Bipolar disorder
6. True or False? The suicide rate among victims of major depression is 10 times that of the general population.
7. What percentage of depression goes undiagnosed?
A. 20 to 30 percent B. 33 to 50 percent C. 40 to 50 percent D. 43 to 50 percent
8. True or False? Depressed men commit suicide more than five times as often as women, though women make far more suicide attempts.
9. True or False? Children and adolescents can suffer depression, but their symptoms are different from those of adults.
10. Which of the following medications are NOT prescribed for the treatment of unipolar depression?
A. Specialized serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) B. Specialized norepinephrine/serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) C. Lithium carbonate and lithium citrate D. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
11. True or false? Electroconvulsive therapy is only used as a last-ditch treatment for depression because of the severe seizures that must be induced for it to succeed.
12. What percentage of depression patients can be successfully treated?
A. 60 percent B. 80 percent C. 80 percent, but only with combined medication and psychotherapy D. 70 percent
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