True or false. Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder?
True
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What is another name for bipolar disorder?
manic-depressive illness
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Name one symptom for depression
difficulty making decisions, remember specific details, constant feelings of guilt, helpless, difficulty sleeping or eating, thoughts of suicide, aches and pains
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What is another name for chronic depression?
Dysthymia
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What must the doctor must hear about/see to diagnose depression?
Signs and symptoms
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How many people suffer from depression in a given year?
18.8 million
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True or false. Bipolar disorder cannot be treated.
False
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Why must a doctor have lab tests done to diagnose for depression?
To rule out any other illnesses
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What if the difference between major depression and chronic depression?
Chronic depression is less severe
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What type of examination is needed to diagnose depression?
Physical examination
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What percent of people with depression are not receiving treatment?
80%
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What age group is bipolar disorder usually develop?
Age 15-25
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Which symptom does not fit?
feeling worthless, over-sleeping, over-exercise
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To be diagnosed with major depression, how long must symptoms last?
At least two weeks
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Why is a family history needed to diagnose depression?
Because it can be hereditary
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What age group is mostly affected by depression?
ages 45-64
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What is the first step to treated bipolar disorder?
Talk to the doctor
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Name two things to help treatment?
Medication, therapy, lifestyle changes
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What month is seasonal affective disorder usually apparent?
During the winter months
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Besides a family history, what other hisory is needed to diagnose depression?
Patient history
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What percent of people diagnosed with depression will commit suicide?
15%
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What kind of evaluation might the doctor give a patient when diagnosing?
Mental health evaluation
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Name one symptom of depression?
Over sleeping or over eating, worthlessness, helplessness, etc.