1.
Which one best
describes depression?
A "blue" feeling
An illness that affects the entire body, not just the mind
A sign of a weak personality.
A good reason to avoid people, go into your room and lock the
door.
2.
Depression only affects:
Teens
Adults
The elderly
All of the above
3. Some symptoms of depression
include:
Sadness, sleep problems, lack of pleasure, increase use of drugs
or alcohol, fatigue.
Thoughts of suicide, difficulty concentrating, restlessness, guilt
Both of the above
Giggling and excessive energy
4. What
is dysthymia?
An extreme form of depression, often needing electroconvulsive
therapy
A less severe type of depression, involving long-term, chronic
symptoms
A form of depression in which the symptoms recur every winter
Another name for bipolar or manic depression
5. What is bipolar depression?
Depression that does not affect teenagers
A more common disorder characterized by frequent bouts of depression
A less common disorder characterized by cycles of depression and
"highs" or mania
Depression that only occurs at certain times of the year
6.
If a friend tells you that he/she is depressed, you should:
Help them get treatment. Encourage them to talk & find professional
help
Don't talk to them about it, that will only make it worse
Leave them alone and give them some time to think
Tell them it is normal, everyone gets it, and it will go away
soon.
7.
Treatments for depression may include:
Medication
A support group
Counseling & or therapy sessions.
All of the above.
8. Any talk of suicide
should be taken seriously
True
False
9. Emotional swings are
normal for teens, so this can make it hard to recognize depression.
True
False
10.
Teens who claim to be depressed are weak and just need to pull
themselves together. There's nothing anyone else can do to help.
Totally not true!
Totally true!
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