Depression mastery review

Always tell the truth

100

Which of these statements describes clinical depression?

A. a milder form of depression that usually follows a traumatic event

B. a medical condition that may occur due to a chemical imbalance in the brain

C. alternate feelings of extreme happiness and extreme sadness

B. a medical condition that may occur due to a chemical imbalance in the brain

200

Which term explains a prolonged feeling of helplessness and hopelessness?

A. sadness

B. depression

C. moodiness

B. depression

300

Which describes a clinical psychologist? 

A. specialist in diagnosing and treating mental disorders who can prescribe medication

B. specialist working primarily with the family members of someone in psychiatric care

C. specialist who studies behavior and emotions, but can't prescribe medication

C. specialist who studies behavior and emotions, but can't prescribe medication

400

Once you notice that someone seems to be considering suicide, what is the next step you should take?

A. leave them alone

B. care enough to ask them about it

C. tell a friend about your concerns

B. care enough to ask them about it

500

Which is a possible non-verbal sign of someone contemplating suicide?

A. giving away possessions

B. saying "I feel like a burden."

C. writing song lyrics in which death is the main idea

A. 

giving away possessions

Respect yourself, others and authority

100

Which mental health disorder is generally due to a traumatic event and is less severe than the others?

A. reactive depression

B. clinical depression

C. bipolar disorder

A. reactive depression

200

Which describes a psychiatrist? 

A. specialist who studies behavior and emotions, but can't prescribe medication

B. specialist in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions and can prescribe medication

C. specialist working primarily with the family members of someone in psychiatric care

B. specialist in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions and can prescribe medication

300

Which is an example of negative self-talk?

A. "I will get better if I practice."

B. "I can't do this."

C. "I am still learning."

B. "I can't do this."

400

Which is a possible verbal sign of a person contemplating suicide?

A. writing poems in which death is the main idea

B. withdrawn from activities

C. loss of interest in once-loved activities

A. writing poems in which death is the main idea

500

Which describes a social worker?

A. specialist in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions who can prescribe medication

B. specialist working primarily with the family members of someone in psychiatric care

C. specialist who studies behavior and emotions but can't prescribe medication

B. specialist working primarily with the family members of someone in psychiatric care