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How Much Do
You Know About Depression?

Which of the following is true about depression?
A. It affects all ages, races, and economic levels
B. 80 percent of people who get treatment recover
C. It prevents people from functioning normally
D. All the above
Which of the following isn’t true about depression?
A. It affects more men than women
B. Many people with depression don’t seek treatment
C. Most people experience only one episode of depression in their lives
D. A and C
Depression symptoms include which of these?
A. Persistent sad, anxious, or “empty” feelings
B. Feelings of hopelessness
C. Fatigue and difficulty concentrating
D. All the above
What causes depression?
A. Drug interactions
B. A combination of genetic, biochemical, environmental, and psychological factors
C. Too much sleep
D. All the above
How many American women develop postpartum depression?
A. 1 to 3 percent
B. 5 to 7 percent
C. 10 to 15 percent
D. 20 to 25 percent
Which of these conditions often coexists with depression?
A. Anxiety and panic disorders
B. Post–traumatic stress disorder
C. Substance abuse
D. All the above
People with which of these conditions tend to also experience depression?
A. Arthritis and osteoporosis
B. Seasonal allergies and asthma
C. Heart disease, stroke, and cancer
D. All the above
Which of the following is true about children with depression?
A. Children don’t get depressed
B. They grow out of it
C. They’re often not diagnosed
D. None of the above
How do men experience depression?
A. They avoid talking about it
B. They’re likely to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs
C. They often become irritable and angry
D. All the above
What should you do if someone you know is considering suicide?
A. Call 911
B. Try to help the person relax
C. Try to talk the person out of it
D. None of the above

For more information, visit the National Institute of Mental Health at www.nimh.nih.gov and search for “depression.”

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