Depression quiz?

Q.TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT DEPRESSION

A.Answer true or false to the following statements. Then check your answers to find out how much you know about depression. True or False. Women are diagnosed and treated for depression more often than men. True or False. Some prescription medications can cause depression. True or False. If you are experiencing deep sadness you must be depressed. True or False. Medications can cure depression. True or False. There are several different types of depression. True or False. The majority of people who seek treatment for depression will get better. True or False. Men are more likely to attempt suicide than women are. True or False. Depression is a normal part of aging. True or False. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at specific times of the year. True or False. Anti-depressant medications may need to be taken for several weeks before any change in mood is noted. yes they can, maybe for a while. Will they? No, not necessarily. Usually to "cure" depression you need to make changes in your environment and how you relate to it and react to life in general ... AND EXERCISE AND GET PROPER SLEEP AND NUTRITION! 1. True: women are 2 times as likley to be diagnosed. 2. True: more then 200 meds have caused depression. 3. False: Everyone gets sad from time to time. 4. False: meds can treat depression but can not cure it. 5. True: The most common are Major depression and Bipoler but others exist. 6. True: 80% of people diagnosed are helped. 7. False: Women attempt suacide but men are more likley to suceed and 58% of suacide are with firearms. 8. False: Depression is more common but it's not normal

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