Signs and Symptoms
Please name 2 signs or symptoms of depression
Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness. Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters. Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities, such as hobbies or sports. Sleep disturbances, including insomnia or sleeping too much. There are many more signs or symptoms but these are the main ones
True or False? Genetics can be a cause of depression
True, many people suffer depression due to their genetics from other family members.
What is the best possible treatment for depression?
Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression.
True or False? Depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States
True: Studies have shown that depression and social anxiety or the most common mental disorders in the U.S
True or False? To prevent depression, it is important to maintain a healthy diet
True, having a diet with foods that are good for you is very important as it keeps you in shape and can prevent you from coming depressed.
True or False? Headaches and back pain are a symptom of depression.
True: Headaches and back pain are a common symptom of depression which come from the constant stress and anxiety your body is feeling.
What type of beverage is a main cause for depression?
Alcohol
True or False? There is a cure for depression.
False, there's no cure for depression, but you can still improve your symptoms and minimize their impact on your daily life.
How many Canadians have symptoms of severe to moderate depression?
a) 1 in 5
b) 1 in 4
C) 1 in 3
a
True or False? A way to prevent depression is to help other people
True, helping others prevents depression because it makes you feel happy and good about yourself.
Common feelings when you are depressed are
a) happiness, excitement, enjoyment
b) worthlessness, self-blame, sadness
c) confusion, fear, joy
b
True or False? As you get older, it is more unlikely that you get depressed
False, you're more likely to get depression as you get older because you live through more traumatic experiences such as death.
Approximately what % of people with depression who seek treatment eventually respond well to treatment?
a)60-70%
b)70-80%
c)80-90%
c
True or False? Men have a higher % than women have for being depressed
False: 4% among men and 6% among women experience some form of depression
What is the most important habit to prevent depression?
Maintaining a healthy sleep schedule is very important because it allows your mind and body to rest
Out of the options below, which is a sign or symptom of depression?
a) rapid weight gain or loss
b)fatigue
c) appetite changes
d) all of the above
d
Name 3 stressful events that can cause someone to become depressed
Death of family members or friends, divorce, sickness, job or money worries and many more
Please name 1 or more kinds of therapy to help treat depression.
behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
True or False? On average, depression causes over 1 million deaths per year
False: On average, depression can lead to suicide and is responsible for 850,000 deaths every year.
Why is it important to reduce drug and alcohol use to prevent depression?
It is important to reduce drug and alcohol use because they are both common triggers to depression. Furthermore, many people get addicted which can also lead to depression
Please name a minimum of 1 kind of major depression.
Melancholia
Psychotic
Antenatal
Postnatal
When you are depressed, what happens to your brain cells?
When you are depressed, it delays the development of neurons in your brain.
What vitamin is a natural antidepressant?
Vitamin B-3 and Vitamin B-9 can help people with depression because B vitamins help the brain manage moods.
What percentage of adults suffer from depression?
5%, it is proven that globally, 5% of adults suffer from depression.
Please name 5 types of exercise to help with depression
Yoga, workout, sports, walking, running and many more