Percentages
Symptoms
Treatments
Causes
Animals
100
What percentage of the U.S. population had at least one major depressive episode in the past year?
B) 7%
100
Which symptom of depression is characterized by reduced enjoyment or enthusiasm for regular activities?
Lack of interest.
100
What type of medications are commonly prescribed for depression treatment?
Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotic medications.
100
Depression can be inheritted genetically.
True or False?
True
100
a. beetle
b. vulture
c. bandicoot
d. bat
d. bat
200
Which age group is 60% more likely to experience depression compared to people aged 50 or older?
B) 18–25 years
200
What symptom makes it challenging for people with depression to focus or think clearly?
Lack of concentration.
200
How does cognitive behavioral therapy help individuals with depression?
By addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors.
200
What life circumstances are linked to the potential development of depression?
Marital status, financial standing, and where a person lives.
200
a. hedgehog
b. rat
c. mole
d. porcupine
a. hedgehog
300
What percentage of people with substance abuse problems also have depression?
30%
300
This symptom is characterized with a profound and persistent fatigue, making even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
Loss of energy.
300
Which brain stimulation therapy is mentioned as a treatment for depression?
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
300
Which brain region is known to show less activity in people who are depressed?
The frontal lobe.
300
a. seal
b. manatee
c. whale
d. porpoise
b. manatee
400
What percentage of individuals with depression are estimated to respond positively to treatment?
A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 70%
D) 80%
D) 80%
400
Which emotional state reflects a deeply entrenched sense of despair or pessimism in people with depression?
Hopelessness.
400
What therapy involves exposing individuals to full-spectrum light to regulate hormones?
Light therapy.
400
What medical conditions are associated with a higher likelihood of developing depression?
Sleep disturbances, chronic pain, anxiety, and ADHD.
400
a. pig
b. armadillo
c. aardvark
d. tapir
c. aardvark
500
Approximately what percentage of individuals with depression do not seek professional help or treatment?
A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 60%
D) 70%
C) Approximately 60%
500
What kind of discomfort is often reported by individuals with depression without any clear physical cause?
Physical aches and pains.
500
What are some alternative therapies that may help individuals manage depression?
Acupuncture, meditation, nutrition, and exercise.
500
How can early-life trauma contribute to the development of depression later in life?
It can cause long-term changes in how the brain responds to fear and stress, increasing the likelihood of depression.
500
a. turtle
b. anteater
c. pangolin
d. tree shrew
c. pangolin