Depression Brain Teaser

What do you know about depression? Take our quiz and test yourself.

Depression is caused by

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life events

dwelling on negative thoughts

personality

there is no single cause of depression

The following are all causes of depression EXCEPT

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having a very low self-esteem

an imbalance in the chemicals in the brain

substance or alcohol use or abuse

listening to heavy metal or punk music

Depression symptoms may include

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persistently sad or irritable mood

pronounced changes in sleep, appetite and energy

difficulty thinking, concentrating and remembering

lack of interest in or please from activities that were once enjoyed

all of the above may be signs

True or false? Depression is a problem in the industrialized, Western world and is not a problem in other countries:

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true

false

True or false? The only way to cure depression is to wait for it to lift on its own.

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true

false

True or false? Medication used for treating depression is addictive and prevents appropriate feelings:

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true

false

True or false? Using self-help and self-care can help a person to recover from depression:

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true

false

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