1) What is SAD? a) Seasonal Annual Depression b) Seasonal Affective Disorder c) Seasonal Anxiety Disorder d) None of the above 2) What is depression? a) Suddenly having the blues for several days for no apparent reason b) Sadness and anxiety that last for two weeks or longer c) A normal reaction to a major loss d) All of the above 3) Antidepressant medications are the only treatment for depression a) True b) False 4) The bacteria in your gastrointestinal system (digestion/stomach) may impact depression. a) True b) False 5) Which of the following is not linked to depression? a) back pain b) upset stomach  c) Kidney stones d) headache 6) When you’re depressed, you should: a) take naps to refresh yourself b) exercise, even if you don't want to c) only work out if you feel like it d) have a refreshing beer 7) Depression is a(n) a) Mood disorder and mental illness b) emotional disorder c) Personality disorder d) Psychotic disorder 8) What are the signs and symptoms of depression? a) Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities b) Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts c) Body aches, low energy, and fatigue d) All of the above 9) What is postpartum depression? a) Depression during pregnancy b) Depression after childbirth c) Depression due to breastfeeding d) None of the above 10) Good nutrition may improve your state of mind. Which of these vitamins may help ease depressed moods? a) Vitamin C b) Vitamin B-complex c) Vitamin A d) Vitamin E 11) Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death among people ages 15-34 in the United States. a) 10th b) 2nd c) 40th d) 8th 12) What is rated as the most stressful factor in people's lives? a) Work b) Debt and financial problems c) Health d) Family and relationships 13) What age range is most likely to suffer from mental health problems? a) 16-24 b) 24-35 c) 35-59 d) Over 60

Depression general knowledge quiz

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